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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It might just be a company (Noldu) jumping on a dormant IG account with nearly 30k followers to kick-start a customer base. The link mentions both Globant ( #MLR partner) and the Sharks, and a quick google found that Noldu CEO is none other than Milagros Cubelli...

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Miami Sharks IG page appears to have come back to life today, with their first post (just a black square) in over a year👀 The link goes to a 'Miami-based merch and experiences company'. It's the #MLR off-season, let the speculation begin! #MLR2027

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The #CaliforniaLegion announce the appointment Glen Jackson as Head Coach for #MLR2027! Jackson played with the Chief in #SuperRugby and was a Premiership centurion with #Saracens before becoming a pro ref in 2010! He enters #MLR after serving as HC of the #FijianDrua!

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My word,Canada are ON FIRE today! The women tie England in Exeter, the first time that the #RedRoses haven’t won at home in TEN YEARS! I cannot wait for the rematch in Toronto next month, see you there? #ENGvCAN #WXV

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Canada Men wrap up an impressive #PacificNationsCup campaign with a HUGE win over the USA in Tokyo! Ranked 10 places higher than Canada, The USA finish a disappointing September 0-2. The Eagles haven't beaten Canada since 2024!

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

These numbers are based on #MLR2026 players. All-time, they're even better: - 22 of the USA 23 have played in #MLR (95.65%) - 10 of the Canada 23 have played in MLR (43.48%) - 32 of the 46 players in tomorrow's match have played in MLR (69.57%)! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Oti Pifeleti & Julian Roberts earns their first USA starts, and Legion centre Cassh Maluia makes his test debut! Lance Williams comes into the back row with Carty back at 10 for the first time this year! @seawolves.rugby prop Mason Pedersen joins the reserves! #PacificNationsCup

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Not a great deal of change from last week for Canada to face the US. Foster DeWitt returns at hooker and Ethan Fryer is in for the injured Siôn Parry for his first start since 2024! In the backs, they field a half-back combo of Kilgour and Coats for the first time! #PacificNationsCup #CANvUSA

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's the middle of the night for fans in North America, in a 3rd place playoff game in a reduced #PacificNationsCup tournament that's out of regular test windows and kinda only serves as Nations Cup prep... ...But it's still Canada v USA, and it's always spicy!

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

5 potential #RugbyCA debuts including former #MLR draftee Bryce Worden, and 2024 2nd overall pick Neil Trainor is a non-travelling reserve. No Cali Martinez is odd. it's going to be tough facing Japan & Fiji without the likes of Q, Ardron, and Olmstead.

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Some of the top drivers of traffic to @narugbydb.com lately have been: 'Devin Short Rugby' 'Devin Short Rugby Player' 'Devin Rugby Player' I wonder why... #MarriedAtFirstSight #TogetherWeHunt

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This has got to be the easiest choice of the lot! Following a perfect #MLR2026 with the #ChicagoHounds, Chris Latham now has a record of 26-7-1 as a #MLR Head Coach! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

For context, only 8 USA Eagles earned All- #MLR honours in 2025, and only 12 US-eligible players in total. Despite no longer classed as domestic, Canadian representation also went up! The All-MLR teams were 35.6% North American in 2025, which grew to 60% in #MLR2026! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The #FreeJacks aren't hanging about! They've re-signed Head Coach Ryan Martin and GM Todd Thornley for #MLR2027 Even after a tough #MLR2026, Martin holds a 27-18 record as NE Head Coach! #MLRStats #LetsRide

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A new Player Award for #ML2026: Comeback Player of the Year! After suffering an injury last year that sidelined him for MONTHS, @oldglorydc.bsky.social talisman Jason Robertson returned this year and looked as good as ever, earning an All-MLR First XV selection. Well deserved! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Olmstead moves to the Canadian 2nd row to cover the injured von Dadelszen, Rumball returns to the back row and Cooper Coats returns at 10 as Nelson moves back to 15! Jacob Ince earns his first test start, and DeWitt, Webb, and Kratz all come into the reserves to face Zimbabwe! #CANvZIM #RugbyCA

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Brandon Harvey earns his 1st start for the USA against Spain this weekend, and Cory Daniel starts at 6 with Captain Damm moving to 8! Julian Roberts and Mark O'Keeffe start in the backs, and #ChicagoHounds prop Charlie Abel is in line for his debut from the bench! #USAvESP

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The All- #MLR teams for #MLR2026 are here! Of the 45 total selections, 13 belong to the #ChicagoHounds including SEVEN of the First XV! Surprisingly, @oldglorydc.bsky.social earn 10 selections, ahead of the #CaliforniaLegion & @seawolves.rugby, both on 8! Any glaring ommissions? #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

. #MLR names in the Bay of Plenty squad for their #NPC50 Season: Filipe Vakasiuola ( #FreeJacks 26) Sione Tupou (NE 26) Joe Johnston (NE 26) Richard Judd (SDL 23,25) Reuben Palmer (NE 26) Jason Robertson (@oldglorydc.bsky.social 20-21, 24-26) #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

. #MLR names in the Manawatu squad for their #NPC50 season: Malakai Hala-Ngatai ( #FreeJacks 24) Rob Harley ( @oldglorydc.bsky.social 24-26) Reece MacDonald (NE/LA 23-25) Kyle Brown (UTAH 25) Taniela Filimone (NE/NOLA 23-24) Drew Wild (HOU 23-25) #MLRStats #NPC50 #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

. #MLR names in Hawke's Bay's NPC squad: Joe Apikotoa ( @anthemrugby.bsky.social 24-25) Lolani Faleiva (TOR 22-23) Kianu Kereru-Symes ( #FreeJacks 23) Frank Lochore (UTAH 24-25) Connor McLeod (UTAH 23) Lincoln McClutchie (SDL 24-25) Nic Benn (TOR/DAL/UTAH 23-25) #MLRStats #NPC50

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

. @anthemrugby.bsky.social Captain Johan Momsen returns to his native South Africa and is in the #Sharks starting XV for their #CurrieCup opener against the Pumas! Momsen became the 3rd player in #MLR history to pass 1,000 career tackles during #MLR2026, sitting on 1,080 in his 95 games! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Counties Manukau squad for their 2026 NPC season! From #MLR2026: Ezekiel Lindenmuth ( @seawolves.rugby) #MLR Alumni: Jarred Adams (NOLA 23-25) AJ Alatimu (SEA/HOU 21-25) Blake Makiri (Utah 25) Simon-Peter Toleafoa (NE 25) Tomasi Alosio (ARC 24) #MLRStats #NPC50

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Evan Olmstead and Sion Parry move into the Canadian starting pack to face Portugal, replacing Rumball and Ardron who are unavailable. Peter Nelson moves to 10 and Takoda McMullin starts at fullback, with 4 potential debutants on the bench! #RugbyCA #OneSquad

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

There are 12 #MLR2026 players in the USA Starting XV to face Zimbabwe, with 19 #MLR players across the matchday 23! The bench is unchanged from the side that defeated Portugal last week, and Lance Williams earns his test debut at 6! #USAvZIM

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

17 of the USA 23 to face Portugal tomorrow played in #MLR2026! The #ChicagoHounds have the most representation with 4 players including Den Hoedt who earns his Eagles debut with Mayo! Mason Pederson & Julian Roberts are in line for debuts off the bench, too! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Canada squad to face Spain in Edmonton tomorrow contains 6 players from #MLR2026 including #MLR winning Captain Lucas Rumball and Canada Captain, Q! In total, 14 of the Canadian 23 have played in MLR! 🏉 #RugbyCA #OneSquad

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Although nothing has been announced yet, it looks like we have a date for the 2026 #MLRDraft: August 27th! A 3-Round draft (currently 18 picks total), and the deadline for eligible US & Canadian players to register is August 24th, 2026! #MLRStats #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What do we think, #ChicagoHounds Fans? @seawolves.rugby wear their #MLR Championship stars on their logo, but the #FreeJacks never did. Will the Hounds? #MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLRChampionship

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The #CaliforniaLegion field a completely unchanged 23 from the side that defeated the Seawolves on the road in the #MLR SFs last week! Can the Road Warriors pull off the ultimate upset? #MLR2026 #MLRStats #WeAreLegion #MLRChampionship

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

An almost unchanged #ChicagoHounds 23 for the #MLRChampionship from last week's demolition of DC. Brandon Harvey comes into the Starting XV, swapping places with Tomas Casares who moves to the reserves! A strong roster from the hosts! #MLR2026 #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Champions Cup winner and capped England centre Ollie Devoto announces his retirement at the end of the 2026 season! Devoto has been excellent for the #ChicagoHounds over his two seasons, and I'm sure the team will want to make sure his career finishes on a high! #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

With the #FreeJacks out of #MLR2026, Canadian hooker Andrew Quattrin is returning to France with Carcassonne in the #ProD2! The former Toronto Arrow and 3x #MLR Champion played with Valence Romans Drôme as a medical joker earlier this season! Congrats, Q! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

A completely unchanged starting XV for @seawolves.rugby to try and secure a home playoff spot! JP Smith remains on the wing despite Rufus McLean in line for his #MLR2026 debut on the bench, and Kalisi Moli also returns to the squad also in the reserves! #MLRStats #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Bit of change for the #CaliforniaLegion this week, switching the whole front row! Cama moves to 8 as Ed Timpson returns in the back row, too! In the backs, Billy Meakes is back with Chan shifting to 13, and Corbin Smith starts on the wing. Cassh Maluia starts in the reserves! #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Not much change for @oldglorydc.bsky.social, who need a big win this weekend! Captain Rob Harley returns from suspension, and Aidan King is back at the flank! An unchanged back line for the 4th game in a row, and Rick Rose & Collin Grosse move to the reserves! #MLRStats #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A very rotated #ChicagoHounds side looking to go 10-0! Bekerman gets his first start of #MLR2026, and Flesch moves back to Flanker with a Harvey/Casares 2nd row and a new half-back combo of Baska and Botha, and Webster returns at 15! Their bench is FULL of regular starters though!

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

He exists! Paula Balekana starts the #FreeJacks' final game of the regular season against Chicago! Piers von Dadelszen returns at lock so Norris moves back to the flank! #MLR draftee Adam Chadwick is in line for his debut in the reserves! Can they make it? #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A fascinating roster for @anthemrugby.bsky.social final regular season game! Elias Garza earns his 1st #MLR start, with Oli Kane starting at 3. Safodien at 9 and Julian Roberts moves to the wing making room for Akina at centre! MLR debut waiting for Jeron Pantor on the bench! #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Probably the game of #MLR2026 so far! The #ChicagoHounds escape with the win after trailing 32-19 at the second hydration break! @oldglorydc.bsky.social will be gutted they didn’t get the win, but 2 bonus points means they leapfrog the Free Jacks! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Lots of change in the #FreeJacks pack this week! Geiger shifts back to 2 with Sole & Niuafe as props. Jacob Norris starts at lock for JFS' first #MLR2026 start! Coghlan starts on the wing, and Andrew Quattrin makes his first appearance, in the reserves as a prop? #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Lots of rotation for the #CaliforniaLegion this week! Ma'ake Muti starts at loosehead with Michael Scott moving to 3, and Cyrille Cama makes his first start of #MLR2026! In the back line, Meakes rests as Nick Chan starts at 12, with Oscar Treacy on the wing! #MLRStats #WeAreLegion

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A very similar starting XV to last week for @anthemrugby.bsky.social! The only change is in the back row, where Makeen Alikhan shifts to 7 to make room for Baden Godfrey at 8! Marques Fuala'au moves to the bench, for what is a do or die game for the Rising Stars! #MLRStats #MLR2026 #AnthemCountry

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The @seawolves.rugby starting XV is unchanged for the one that suffered a heavy loss to Chicago last week. Charlie Walsh and Michael Hand move into the reserves, otherwise it's identical! #MLRStats #MLR2026 #TogetherWeHunt

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

7 players earn their first First XV nod of #MLR2026, including 4 of the SIX #ChicagoHounds selected this week! 6 players pick up their 2nd of the year, with @oldglorydc.bsky.social's Cory Daniel getting his 3rd, and #CaliforniaLegion captain Jason Damm earning his 4th! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The #ChicagoHounds are still the only team to have guaranteed their spot in the #MLR2026 postseason! The #CaliforniaLegion need 2pts to book their place, and @seawolves.rugby need a BP win, but both will be in if @oldglorydc.bsky.social lose next week! #MLRStats

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

. @oldglorydc.bsky.social name an unchanged starting XV to the side that earned a gritty win over New England last weekend! The only changes come in the reserves, with Bart Vermeulen and Tevita Naqali returning! #MLRStats #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Ronan Murphy a surprise at lock, with Ben Houston returning at 8. Cole Semu starting at centre is the only change in the starting #CaliforniaLegion backline! Ma'ake Muti, Oscar Treacy, and Matt Anticev all return to the reserves! #MLRStats #MLR2026

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James Deeley @jamdelay.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The leaders change a lot, too! Jake Turnbull starts his 100th #MLR game and Zabierek, Albert, Kinneeveauk, and Brown all earn their first #MLR2026 starts! Mason Flesch shifts to lock, and Bekerman comes back into the reserves. #MLRStats

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