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RUGBY FAN MADE EASY
JANUARY 4, 2022
In Today's Edition:
🏉 Latest MLR Player Moves  
🦠 Covid's Impact on Rugby
📣 MLR Offseason Update
💯 Men's DII College MVPs 


ICYMI: Episode two of the MLR docuseries "Inside the Scrum."

RugbyPass Top 100: RugbyPass compiled a list of the top 100 rugby players based on performances in 2021. Here's 90-81

U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame: The U.S. Rugby Foundation will accept nominations for the Class of 2022 until January 31, 2022. 

MLR Regular Season Countdown: 32 days. 

📰 HEADLINES

MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY


Old Glory DC: Old Glory Announces the Return of Four Players
  • Players: 
    • Backrow Dacoda Worth
    • Utility Back Owen Sheehy
    • No.8 Josh Brown
    • Hooker Mo Katz

Rugby ATL: Atlanta Re-Signed Lock Conor Keys
  • Takeaway: Canadian international Conor Keys returns for his third season. 

Seattle Seawolves: 2x Olympian and Eagle #500 Iosefo Joins Seawolves Through 2023
  • Quote: "I am looking forward to joining the two-time back-to-back MLR champions and am excited to contribute to the hunt for the next championship Shield,” said Martin Iosefo. “I chose Seawolves to not only be close to home but most importantly the family-oriented environment and culture to win.”
  • Sabbatical: Back in September, flanker Eric Duechle announced on social media that he was taking a year off from rugby. Yesterday, he gave some background on his decision to take a break and announced that he is eyeing a return to MLR in 2023. 

🦠 COVID'S IMPACT ON RUGBY

PREMIERSHIP RUGBY CUP

Cancelation Decision: Exeter Chiefs Awarded 28-0 Win Over Bath Rugby
  • Takeaway: Last Wednesday's Premiership Rugby Cup match between Exeter and Bath was canceled because Bath was short front row forwards. 

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🏉 MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

Americas Rugby News: MLR Off-Season Update - January 3
  • Key Quote: "Commissioner George Killebrew confirmed that he was in advanced talks with two teams who could potentially join in the 2023 season. Neither are done deals, but without naming names it’s safe to say that rugby fans in the Midwest can feel very good about their chances of finally having a team to root for in the not-too-distant future." 

🏉 COLLEGE RUGBY

End-of-Season Awards: Men DII College Conference Standings, Champions, and MVP Picks
  • Rugby Morning Take: Kudos to all the coaches, players, and support staff who made the fall 15s season possible. 

Men's Player Rankings: Top 150 DII College Players for 2021 - Prop and Hooker
  • Feedback: Let Alex Goff know if he missed someone. 

🏉 QUICK HITS

📆 THIS WEEK IN RUGBY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6
  • Pro D2
    • Round 16

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
  • Japan Rugby League One
    • Round 1
  • Premiership
    • Round 13
  • Pro D2
    • Round 16

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
  • Japan Rugby League One
    • Round 1
  • Premiership
    • Round 13
  • Premier 15s
    • Round 10
  • RFU Championship
    • Week 15
  • Top 14
    • Round 15
  • United Rugby Championship
    • Round 10

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
  • Japan Rugby League One
    • Round 1
  • Premiership
    • Round 13
  • Premier 15s
    • Round 10
  • Top 14
    • Round 15

🎧 THIS WEEK IN RUGBY PODCASTS

SCRUM OF THE EARTH
🎧 Episode: Weekend Recap
📆 January 4 
QUICK QUESTION

The 2022 Six Nations and the 2022 MLR season start on February 5. Which one are you more excited about?

MLR SEASON    SIX NATIONS 
MONDAY'S ANSWER 

63% of respondents voted that they have been watching the MLR docuseries "Inside the Scrum."
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