GRR: North American Pro Rugby
This week Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about PRO Rugby North America, and have a little peak under the hood to see whether the league has the potential to show some staying power.
There've been growing pains, for sure, and maybe there's a threat on the horizon from other pro competitions (Goff doesn't think so, but that's why they have the discussion).
Amateurism is under intense scrutiny this college rugby season for a number of reasons.
It RuggaMatrix America time again and in Show #165 Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the major college playoffs - where the surprises were and what surprises might come.
The guys also check in on Pro Rugby, and maybe have to admit they were wrong ... for now.
There's also something involving Bruce's definition of Disco, which seems to encompass almost everything.
(Story by Brad Zigler) - Two Redwood Empire forwards, and products of the Elsie Allen Lobos youth program, are about to make history as members of the nation’s first professional rugby league.
Pro Rugby North America has released its schedule for its inaugural season.
Each team will play the other four teams twice, with four of the five teams playing each weekend. A fifth team will have a bye each week.
The five teams' venues are:
San Francisco - Boxer Stadium
San Diego - Torero Stadium
Sacramento - Bonney Field