Expanded Great Northwest Challenge set for Montana This Weekend
The Great Northwest Challenge is back in Montana for 2026 with an added feature and a large field of teams in competition.
The tournament will run Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, with the first day being a combine and a major college expo for players to be seen and discuss their college options.
Legion Academy Unbeaten in Opening Day of New South Wales Championships
For the third consecutive summer, the Legion Academy has returned to Australia, with the U18 squad achieving its highest success rate to date by winning its first three pool matches at the New South Wales State Championships.
The tour began with a visit to the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where players met with International Admissions staff and the Athletic Director.
Legion Academy Youngsters Enjoy Hugely Successful Tours
The Legion Academy finished 2025 with an international record of 20-9 after tours to five different countries.
The 2025 Teams traveled to Scotland, England, Wales, Australia, and New Zealand.
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.
