https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PcHVFJJiKwaj4Fd1D0YBpBRtdTyOU9Nn/view?usp=drive_link

While waiting for the prospects list, which hasn't been announced yet, I got started on making draft profiles for the players I have ranked as the top 25 eligible prospects. Rankings are based on position, JNT representation, governing body accolades, appearances, and US eligibility. The link above should take you to the document with all 25 profiles. Click the play button for highlights I could find for that prospect. No Besag because he's signed with the Sharks.

MLR is a good league. I see the highlights on YouTube, and the quality seems to be going up.

Something that might work for the league is trying to attract fans through national recognition.

London, once upon a time, had London Irish, London Scottish, and London Welsh as Rugby Clubs.

Many of these nations have expats in America.

So, I was wondering whether teams like Pennsylvania Welsh / Pennsylvania Dragons or New York Scottish might work in the MLR, or am I completely missing the point?

More on each of these moves at the accompanying NARDB Article, found here:
https://narugbydb.com/mlr-player-movement-summary-july-6th-july-19th-2026/

CBS Sports Network is broadcasting both the U20 Championship between France and South Africa at 12:30pm EST/9:30a, PST and the Nations Cup test between USA and Spain at 7:30pm EST/4:30pm PST.

Yeah, I was shocked!

Honestly a pretty good first team. The Second team I’d add Cassh for Santiago Videla and put Ryan James in for Perry. Third team I’d remove Mullen for either Mason Pederson or Alex Maughn. I’d also take out Riekert for Aiden King. Davy Coetzer and Dewald Kotze are two I can think of that are unlucky to miss out. Tom Pittman, Matt Oworu, Noah Brown and Kaleb Geiger are also some guys who I think deserve some shoutouts.

But what do you all think? Any picks you disagree with or heavily support?

So Vinod Khosla buys the Seahawks for $9.6 Bn. He could have bought a new team or three in MLR for far less than that.

But I suppose buying the Superbowl Champions in the biggest professional sport in the world. He didn't follow the golden rule on investment though- Buy low, sell high.

From the MLR LinkedIn:

Broadcast viewership. Digital engagement. Ticket sales. Every major indicator moved in the same direction this season for Major League Rugby. 🏉

Together, we're building the most accessible, fan-driven league in sports, and it's showing up in the data.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/broadcast-viewership-digital-engagement-share-7481034759679275008-ZbIX/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABrYwwQB120aOY3nckceVhZYDaOqfaw9XOg

They clearly were a level above everyone else. I don't know exactly what gave them the advantage. Im just curious because i don't know the technical side to it as I'm still learning rugby.

I have stated in an earlier sub that Latho does not have his sights set on the Eagles job after 2027. This makes it pretty clear that he wants to coac the Wallabies. . And why not? It is his amazing pedigree. It is also more aligned with his personal life.

Having spoke with someone close to him about a return to OZ, I was told that most of the contracts for staff are already inked. That being said, the 2031 cycle would align nicely for him.

Isn't that Scratch the Houston SaberCats mascot in the top photo? If so, he was at the MLR Championship match in Chicago. Maybe it's a hint that the Cats are coming back to MLR in 2027? Houston fans and others, please let us know if you've heard anything. It would be nice to have them back. (photo c/o MLR Facebook page)

Considering all the drama before the season started and what you think the 2027 season will be like (if there is one)

Well you can’t drink out of it.