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~ We are excited to announce the re-signing of US National Team member @ryanmatyas1 back to our #squad. We’re only 40 days away from the opening game against @rugbyunitedny and Ryan and crew are getting fired up for the season.

~ SALT LAKE CITY Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today the 2019 season schedule will be released Wednesday, November 7. The announcement comes shortly after the recent addition of the Toronto Arrows, who will compete in year two of MLR. “We’re pleased to release our 2019 schedule,” said Major League Rugby Commissioner, Dean Howes. “The pace and delivery will be unmatched as nine elite teams take the pitch in January to compete over the course of 19 weeks.” The excitement launches the weekend of January 26 with a thrilling repeat of the MLR Championship: Glendale at Seattle. The Seawolves edged the...

~ It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. It’s how much you can take, and keep moving forward…’ – Rocky Balboa Thank you for a great inaugural season, San Diego. We’re amped to have made it this far; it is ONLY the beginning. More importantly, we are proud to have been a part of the first season of Major League Rugby and excited to see the strides made for professional rugby in the United States. For more information on the MLR Championship Game hosted here in San Diego, scroll down. Check...

~ We made it to Major League Rugby Championship Series, San Diego! Finishing the regular season in MLR’s #3 seed, San Diego Legion is heading to the MLR Playoffs, a doubleheader, single-elimination event that will kickoff on Saturday, June 30 in Glendale, CO at Infinity Park. San Diego Legion takes on the Seattle Seawolves (#2 seed team) beginning at 4 p.m. PT, and official watch parties will be showing the match throughout San Diego. Show your support by sporting your Legion gear and enjoy special food & beverage specials specifically for America’s Finest Fans. MLR PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE: Semifinal 1, 4 p.m. PDT, Infinity Park: Seattle Seawolves vs. San Diego Legion Semifinal 2, 6:30 p.m. PDT,...

~ San Diego takes on the Seattle Seawolves, June 30, for postseason match SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 27, 2018) – San Diego is making sports history! Major League Rugby (MLR) launched its inaugural season in the United States this year, with San Diego Legion making big moves for the newly-formed professional sports league and American Rugby. Finishing the regular season in MLR’s #3 seed, San Diego Legion has secured a spot in the MLR Championship Series. This grand, first-ever event will kickoff with the MLR Playoffs on Saturday, June 30 in Glendale, CO at Infinity Park. San Diego Legion will take on the Seattle Seawolves (#2 seed team)...

~ Back in May, USA Rugby announced some very exciting news for San Diego Legion and the rugby community at large. Seven of our very own players were selected to play with the USA Men’s Eagles team. In light of this, Coach Rob Hoadley adjusted the roster and brought in some talented players to fill these gaps. Now, San Diego Legion invites you to welcome some new players as we strive to earn a position in the Major League Rugby Championship Series! Below are some of team’s newest players: FAKAOSI PIFELETI Hometown: Longolongo, Tonga Played for: Saracens Prop PAT O’TOOLE Hometown: Louisburgh,...

~ On May 8, USA Rugby shared some very exciting news for the San Diego Legion community and beyond. This summer, seven of our very own players (see full list below) will be competing with the USA Men’s Eagles team. This is an incredible honor. First and foremost, we extend a HUGE congratulation to each team member that was selected for this international match. Thanks to their talent, hard work, and leadership, they will be representing the USA and San Diego Legion on a global stage. Our team, specifically led by Head Coach Rob Hoadley, is committed to building a world-class rugby...

~ Friday night’s thriller at Torero Stadium was a spectacle to behold. With a raucous crowd ready to throw off the stresses of the work week, the stage was set for a match that would become an instant San Diego Legion classic. Long before San Diego drove over the try-line in the final seconds, the Houston SaberCats raced off to a quick 10-0 lead, stunning the crowd to silence. The home fans’ spirit returned quickly, as San Diego shored their defensive line and countered quickly. Our team’s breakthrough came thanks to some beautiful plays between centers JP du Plessis (#12)...

DEAR SAN DIEGO LEGION FANS, Tomorrow is a very exciting day for San Diego Legion, as we make our national TV debut on CBS Sports Network. On behalf of the squad, coaching staff and front office, thank you for being a part of the inaugural season of Major League Rugby. We are all thrilled to make professional sports history and join America’s Finest City. Last Sunday, home opener game attendees had an opportunity to witness a very exciting, competitive match against the Utah Warriors, and we appreciate all the support in cheering us on to our first regular-season victory! We look forward...

  ~   San Diego Legion & Major League Rugby are joining forces with different media partners and making it easier for fans to watch the team’s inaugural season. Whether on the road or playing at their home turf in Torero Stadium, here are all the ways to watch San Diego Legion: Cable Subscribers: Channel 4 San Diego or CBS Sports Network; check your local listings. Satellite Subscribers: CBS Sports Network or ESPN3 (access the ESPN app on your TV/mobile device, select your provider and stream live content for any game); check your local listings. Online: U.S. residents may live stream all games...

~ First National TV Partnership in Domestic Professional Rugby Major League Rugby (MLR) and CBS Sports Network today announced an exclusive, multi-year television partnership. CBS Sports Network will televise the inaugural season of the new start-up league beginning in April, 2018, marking the first national television partnership in the history of American professional rugby. CBS Sports Network will televise a 13-game package with 10 weeks of regular season coverage – highlighted by a Major League Rugby Game of the Week – and two weeks of postseason coverage in 2018, including the semifinals and the first MLR Championship Game. “We look forward...

AUSTIN, TX — The San Diego Legion made the most of their first-ever rugby match yesterday by earning a 32-24 win over the Austin Elite. Going on the road proved fruitful for the Legion who, despite a mid-match rally from the Elite, put on a four try display to score their first victory of the preseason. An attritional opening few minutes gave San Diego time to ease into the contest and find their feet. An early attack into Austin’s half saw the Elite pinged for infringement, giving Legion fly-half Tadhg Leader his first opportunity to kick for goal. Leader capitalized on...

A scrum (short for scrummage) is a method of restarting play in rugby that involves players packing closely together with their heads down and attempting to gain possession of the ball. A scrum is formed by the players who are designated forwards binding together in three rows. The scrum then ‘engages’ with the opposition team so that the players’ heads are interlocked with those of the other side’s front row. The scrum-half from the team that did not infringe then throws the ball into the tunnel created in the space between the two sets of front rowers’ legs. Both teams may then try to...