Feb 17 2025 21 mins
We've covered the MLR since its inception in 2018. Written all types of articles, in-person match reports and the occasional player interview.... but the focus this year will be asking questions.... After all, asking questions, makes for good dialogue.
Carl Sagan said “There is no such thing as a dumb question”. Sagan believed that every question is a way to better understand the world, and that asking questions is important.
We're on a mission to find 10 "dumb" questions about Major League Rugby, and peel back the onion a bit. Let's dive into the 2025 season...
Can Anthem make the playoffs in year 2?
Does 8 out of 11 teams advancing to the playoffs diminish the regular season?
Is a New England 3-peat a realistic goal for new(ish) coach Ryan Martin?
Is the ESPN+ broadcasting rights a good move for the league?
What's the International / Domestic split between the MLR fans?
Is S.D. Legion's move from Snap Dragon Stadium to Torero Stadium a good move or a regression?
Who's the baddest dude in the MLR?
Will there be a revival of both the New York & Toronto franchises in the coming years leading up to 2031 RWC?
Are the new MLR scrum laws good for the growth of the game?
Who will win the MLR shield in 2025?
HARPO'S Spreadz: (Winners in BOLD)
For context, HARPO was our first "boots on the group" reporter when we started in 2018. He hates technology, and loves to spend his summer's away from crowds in his "alone zone" ... but he always sends us his week to week spreadz and winners.
Old Glory D.C. +6.5 @ Miami Sharks -6.5
Anthem Rugby Club +17.5 @ NOLA Gold -17.5
Chicago Hounds +8.5 @ Houston SaberCats -8.5
New England Freejacks -22.5 @ L.A. RFC +22.5
Seattle Seawolves +3.5 @ San Diego Legion -3.5
PICKEM!
Posted by Rug
Carl Sagan said “There is no such thing as a dumb question”. Sagan believed that every question is a way to better understand the world, and that asking questions is important.
We're on a mission to find 10 "dumb" questions about Major League Rugby, and peel back the onion a bit. Let's dive into the 2025 season...
Can Anthem make the playoffs in year 2?
Does 8 out of 11 teams advancing to the playoffs diminish the regular season?
Is a New England 3-peat a realistic goal for new(ish) coach Ryan Martin?
Is the ESPN+ broadcasting rights a good move for the league?
What's the International / Domestic split between the MLR fans?
Is S.D. Legion's move from Snap Dragon Stadium to Torero Stadium a good move or a regression?
Who's the baddest dude in the MLR?
Will there be a revival of both the New York & Toronto franchises in the coming years leading up to 2031 RWC?
Are the new MLR scrum laws good for the growth of the game?
Who will win the MLR shield in 2025?
HARPO'S Spreadz: (Winners in BOLD)
For context, HARPO was our first "boots on the group" reporter when we started in 2018. He hates technology, and loves to spend his summer's away from crowds in his "alone zone" ... but he always sends us his week to week spreadz and winners.
Old Glory D.C. +6.5 @ Miami Sharks -6.5
Anthem Rugby Club +17.5 @ NOLA Gold -17.5
Chicago Hounds +8.5 @ Houston SaberCats -8.5
New England Freejacks -22.5 @ L.A. RFC +22.5
Seattle Seawolves +3.5 @ San Diego Legion -3.5
PICKEM!
Posted by Rug