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.
North Carolina HS All-Stars Impress on Thanksgiving TripThe North Carolina HS All-Stars took a Thanksgiving Week trip to Ireland coming away with some excellent lessons for the up-and-coming players.
Touring without players from the Charlotte Cardinals allowed the team to find more playing time for players from other teams and Coach Joe Rasmus said the tourists showed massive resilience in dealing with some hiccups and challenges.
The North Carolina HS All-Stars took a Thanksgiving Week trip to Ireland coming away with some excellent lessons for the up-and-coming players.
Touring without players from the Charlotte Cardinals allowed the team to find more playing time for players from other teams and Coach Joe Rasmus said the tourists showed massive resilience in dealing with some hiccups and challenges.
Great Northwest Challenge Returns for 2026 Bozeman, Mon. – For the third year in a row the Great Northwest Challenge will be held in Montana. Building off the success from the 2025 tournament, the event will take place on June 13-14, 2026 at Bozeman Sports Park Complex, Bozeman, MT.
Panther Rugby Academy Names Richard Vernon to Board
The Panther Rugby Academy (PRA) has announced the appointment of Richard Vernon, co-founder and coach of Cavemen Rugby in American Fork, Utah, to its Board of Directors.
IRANZ Tournament Extending Invitations to US Teams
The International Rugby Academy of New Zealand is hosting a tournament for U15 and U18 teams in New Zealand, and are putting out an invitation to US-based select sides to enter.
