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MLR, Players Association Reach Agreement

(MLR Press Release)—Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA) today announced that MLR Players have unanimously ratified their first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a landmark step that establishes core professional standards for rugby players in the United States. 

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What Does The Word Academy Mean to MLR?

One of the biggest pieces of confusion within Major League Rugby is the word "Academy."

A drastically misused word in American rugby (almost as much as "Elite), Academy can mean a group of young players, it can mean a program in which no one plays games but they train a lot, it can mean, basically, a Major League Rugby B-side.

Erich Storti in action for the Anthem in 2025.

What The Anthem Roster Says about the Eagle Future

The Anthem RC Major League Rugby team has finalized its roster.

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MLR's Future: Should US Collegiates Aspire to Play Pro?

When Goff Rugby Report launched in June of 2014 we committed to reporting on High School, College, and Eagles, but left the senior club environment alone.

Old Glory vs Chicago Hounds MLR action from 2024. Photo David Hughes.

Major League Rugby Finalizes Schedule

Major League Rugby has announced its complete schedule of matches for the 2026 season.

Having dropped to six teams after a merge and some teams dropping out, the six teams—Anthem Rugby Carolina, California Legion, Chicago Hounds, New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and Seattle Seawolves—will compete in a 10-game regular season, hosting and traveling to every opponent once.

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