2019 Major League Rugby season
{{Short description|Second season of Major League Rugby}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox rugby union season
| name = 2019 Major League Rugby season
| image = Major League Rugby wordmark.svg
| countries = United States (8 teams)
Canada (1 team)
| date = January 26 – June 16
| champions = Seattle Seawolves
(2nd title)
| runnersup = San Diego Legion
| matches = 75
| attendance = 159941
| highest attendance = 6,000
San Diego v Seattle (June 16, 2019)
| lowest attendance = 578
Austin v San Diego (February 22, 2019)
| tries =
| top point scorer = Brock Staller (223)
| top try scorer = John Ryberg & Dylan Fawsitt (13)
| website = www.usmlr.com
| prevseason = 2018
| nextseason = 2020
}}
The 2019 Major League Rugby season was the second season of Major League Rugby, the professional rugby union competition sanctioned by USA Rugby. The regular season began on January 26 and concluded on June 2.{{cite web |title=Regular season schedule |url=https://www.usmlr.com/schedules/ |website=USMLR |accessdate=November 8, 2018}}
Two teams made their debut in 2019, the Toronto Arrows{{hsp}} and Rugby United New York. The Seattle Seawolves won the championship for the second consecutive season, defeating the San Diego Legion 26-23 on June 16.
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Teams
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Team | Head coach || Captain || Stadium || Capacity | |||
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Austin Elite | {{flagicon|FRA}} Alain Hyardet | {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Ben Mitchell | Dell Diamond | style="text-align:center;" | 11,500 |
Glendale Raptors | {{flagicon|USA}} David Williams | {{flagicon|USA}} Shaun Davies | Infinity Park | style="text-align:center;" | 5,000 |
Houston SaberCats | {{Flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Justin Fitzpatrick (to May 2, 2019) {{flagicon|USA|rugby union}} Paul Emerick (interim from May 3, 2019) | {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Trouville | Aveva Stadium Constellation Field Dyer Stadium{{hsp}}{{refn |group=lower-alpha |name=aveva|The Houston SaberCats played their first four games of the 2019 season at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas, home of the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. All remaining home games were planned to be played at Aveva Stadium, however due to the state of the turf after the first match there, the next home match was moved to Dyer Stadium. All home matches after that were played at AVEVA Stadium.}} | style="text-align:center;" | 4,000 7,500 6,000 |
New Orleans Gold | {{flagicon|AUS}} Nate Osborne | {{flagicon|CAN}} Eric Howard | Gold Stadium | style="text-align:center;" | 3,000 |
Rugby United New York | {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Tolkin | {{flagicon|USA}} Mike Petri | MCU Park | style="text-align:center;" | 7,000 |
San Diego Legion | {{flagicon|ENG}} Rob Hoadley | {{flagicon|RSA}} Joe Pietersen | Torero Stadium | style="text-align:center;" | 6,000 |
Seattle Seawolves | {{flagicon|NZL}} Richie Walker {{flagicon|CAN}} Phil Mack | {{flagicon|USA}} Shalom Suniula | Starfire Stadium | style="text-align:center;" | 3,800 |
Toronto Arrows | {{flagicon|CAN}} Chris Silverthorn | {{flagicon|CAN}} Dan Moor | Alumni Field Lamport Stadium | style="text-align:center;" | 3,500 9,600 |
Utah Warriors | {{flagicon|NZL}} Alf Daniels | {{flagicon|NZL}} Tim O'Malley | Zions Bank Stadium | style="text-align:center;" | 5,000 |
Notes:
{{notelist}}
Regular season
The regular season was expanded from ten weeks in 2018 to nineteen weeks for 2019, with each team playing 16 matches.
= Standings =
The standings for the 2019 Major League Rugby regular season are:
{{#invoke:sports table|main|style=Rugby
| res_col_header = Q
| show_tries_for = no | show_tries_against = no
|team1 = SAN | name_SAN = San Diego Legion
|team2 = SEA | name_SEA = Seattle Seawolves
|team3 = TOR | name_TOR = Toronto Arrows
|team4 = RUNY| name_RUNY= Rugby United New York
|team5 = NOLA| name_NOLA= New Orleans Gold
|team6 = GLE | name_GLE = Glendale Raptors
|team7 = HOU | name_HOU = Houston SaberCats
|team8 = UTA | name_UTA = Utah Warriors
|team9 = AUS | name_AUS = Austin Elite
| win_SAN = 12 | draw_SAN = 1 | loss_SAN = 3 | pf_SAN =457| pa_SAN =296| tb_SAN =8 | lb_SAN =3
| win_SEA = 11 | draw_SEA = 1 | loss_SEA = 4 | pf_SEA =498| pa_SEA =405| tb_SEA =10 | lb_SEA =2
| win_TOR = 11 | draw_TOR = 0 | loss_TOR = 5 | pf_TOR =472| pa_TOR =362| tb_TOR =9 | lb_TOR =4
| win_RUNY= 11 | draw_RUNY= 0 | loss_RUNY= 5 | pf_RUNY=411| pa_RUNY=320| tb_RUNY=7 | lb_RUNY=3
| win_NOLA= 9 | draw_NOLA= 0 | loss_NOLA= 7 | pf_NOLA=463| pa_NOLA=403| tb_NOLA=11 | lb_NOLA=6
| win_GLE = 7 | draw_GLE = 2 | loss_GLE = 7 | pf_GLE =456| pa_GLE =463| tb_GLE =10 | lb_GLE =1
| win_HOU = 6 | draw_HOU = 0 | loss_HOU = 10| pf_HOU =343| pa_HOU =498| tb_HOU =5 | lb_HOU =1
| win_UTA = 2 | draw_UTA = 2 | loss_UTA = 12| pf_UTA =381| pa_UTA =517| tb_UTA =4 | lb_UTA =5
| win_AUS = 0 | draw_AUS = 0 | loss_AUS = 16| pf_AUS =265| pa_AUS =482| tb_AUS =2 | lb_AUS =3
| result1 = Q | result2 = Q | result3 = Q | result4 = Q
| col_Q = green1 | text_Q =
| class_rules = Four points for a win, two for a draw, and no points for a bye. One bonus point for scoring four or more tries (TB). One bonus point for losing by seven or less (LB).
| update = June 2, 2019 | source = [http://www.espn.com/rugby/table/_/league/289262]
}}
=Matches=
The following are the matches for the 2019 Major League Rugby regular season:
{{#invoke:sports results|main
|matches_style=FBR|solid_cell=grey
|team1=AUS|team2=GLE|team3=HOU|team4=NOLA|team5=RUNY
|team6=SAN|team7=SEA|team8=TOR|team9=UTA
|name_AUS=Austin Elite
|match_AUS_GLE=13–24
|match_AUS_HOU=20–21
|match_AUS_NOLA=14–26
|match_AUS_RUNY=11–19
|match_AUS_SAN=17–45
|match_AUS_SEA=17–29
|match_AUS_TOR=19–23
|match_AUS_UTA=9–17
|name_GLE=Glendale Raptors
|match_GLE_AUS=38–19
|match_GLE_HOU=52–44
|match_GLE_NOLA=34–33
|match_GLE_RUNY=20–16
|match_GLE_SAN=28–28
|match_GLE_SEA=36–53
|match_GLE_TOR=22–0
|match_GLE_UTA=62–22
|name_HOU=Houston SaberCats
|match_HOU_AUS=36–15
|match_HOU_GLE=32–17
|match_HOU_NOLA=11–49
|match_HOU_RUNY=8–35
|match_HOU_SAN=19–40
|match_HOU_SEA=10–52
|match_HOU_TOR=27–44
|match_HOU_UTA=29–27
|name_NOLA=New Orleans Gold
|match_NOLA_AUS=35–31
|match_NOLA_GLE=40–31
|match_NOLA_HOU=20–27
|match_NOLA_RUNY=24–27
|match_NOLA_SAN=19–26
|match_NOLA_SEA=41–31
|match_NOLA_TOR=36–31
|match_NOLA_UTA=28–19
|name_RUNY=Rugby United NY
|match_RUNY_AUS=27–7
|match_RUNY_GLE=31–19
|match_RUNY_HOU=21–0
|match_RUNY_NOLA=24–22
|match_RUNY_SAN=31–38
|match_RUNY_SEA=19–29
|match_RUNY_TOR=24–21
|match_RUNY_UTA=24–22
|name_SAN=San Diego Legion
|match_SAN_AUS=45–15
|match_SAN_GLE=46–15
|match_SAN_HOU=17–13
|match_SAN_NOLA=22–10
|match_SAN_RUNY=23–25
|match_SAN_SEA=17–13
|match_SAN_TOR=20–27
|match_SAN_UTA=21–10
|name_SEA=Seattle Seawolves
|match_SEA_AUS=38–26
|match_SEA_GLE=20–18
|match_SEA_HOU=27–14
|match_SEA_NOLA=25–24
|match_SEA_RUNY=33–21
|match_SEA_SAN=22–28
|match_SEA_TOR=35–30
|match_SEA_UTA=27–27
|name_TOR=Toronto Arrows
|match_TOR_AUS=24-13
|match_TOR_GLE=40-12
|match_TOR_HOU=35–21
|match_TOR_NOLA=31–35
|match_TOR_RUNY=22–20
|match_TOR_SAN=23–19
|match_TOR_SEA=29–7
|match_TOR_UTA=28–21
|name_UTA=Utah Warriors
|match_UTA_AUS=35–19
|match_UTA_GLE=26–26
|match_UTA_HOU=27–31
|match_UTA_NOLA=19–21
|match_UTA_RUNY=21–47
|match_UTA_SAN=21–31
|match_UTA_SEA=36–48
|match_UTA_TOR=31–64
|update=complete|source=
}}
==Week 1==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jan 26
|time = 14:00 CST
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 36–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/26/nola-spoil-torontos-welcome-party/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Scott Gale 2'
Tim Maupin 26'
Eric Howard 35'
Con Foley 37'
JP Eloff 68'
Tristan Blewett 73'
|con1 = JP Eloff (2/4) 3', 36'
Scott Gale (1/2) 69'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Tim Maupin {{sin bin|71|81}}
|try2 = John Moonlight 23'
Dan Moor 45', 58'
Penalty Try 71'
Avery Oitomen 76'
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (2/4) 24', 46'
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Jack Evans {{sin bin|32|42}}
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,500
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jan 26
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 20–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/27/windsor-the-hero-as-houston-beat-austin/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Chris Schade 12'
Josh Larsen 59'
|con1 = Mickaël Romera (1/1) 13'
Timothée Guillimin (1/1) 60'
|pen1 = Mickaël Romera (1/2) 40'
Timothée Guillimin (1/1) 73'
|cards1 = Peni Tagive {{sin bin|48|58}}
|try2 =
|con2 =
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (7/7) 2', 8', 16', 34', 52', 67', 79'
|cards2 = Jamie Dever {{sin bin|55|65}}
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance = 1,604
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jan 27
|time = 14:00 PST
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 23–25
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/27/new-york-beat-san-diego-in-mlr-debut/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Nick Boyer 37'
Joe Pietersen 71'
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (2/2) 38', 72'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (3/3) 44', 50', 61'
|cards1 = Chris Turori {{sin bin|30|40}}
Sione Tu'ihalamaka {{sin bin|75|80}}
|try2 = Chris Mattina 9'
Connor Wallace-Sims 23'
Penalty Try 75'
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (1/2) 10'
|pen2 = Cathal Marsh (2/2) 35', 63'
|cards2 = Matt Hughston {{sin bin|61|71}}
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance = 2,900
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (FFR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jan 27
|time = 19:30 PST
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 20–18
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/28/seawolves-hold-off-raptors-in-seattle-thriller/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Tim Metcher 28'c
Brock Staller 61'c
|con1 = Brock Staller (2/2) 29', 62'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (2/3) 25', 74'
|drop1 = Mathew Turner (0/1)
|try2 = Dylan Taikato-Simpson 42'c
John Ryberg 44'm
|con2 = Will Magie (1/2) 43'
|pen2 = Will Magie (2/3) 24', 40'
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,700
|referee = Pali Deluca (UAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Utah Warriors}}
==Week 2==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 1
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 9–17
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/02/utah-scrap-to-win-over-austin-in-season-opener/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 =
|con1 =
|pen1 = Timothée Guillimin (3/6) 8', 11', 40'
|try2 = Awara Elkington 4' c
Lance Williams 24' c
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (2/2) 5', 25'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 73'
|cards2 = Maikeli Naromaitoga {{sin bin|65|75}}
Lance Williams {{sin bin|79|80}}
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance =1,000
|referee = Pali Deluca (UAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 2
|time = 14:00 CST
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 40–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/02/nola-stun-glendale-in-statement-win/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Taylor Howden 9' c, 43' c
Zach Stryffeler 22' m
Scott Gale 65' m
Tristan Blewett 68' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (3/5) 10', 44', 69'
|pen1 = JP Eloff (3/3) 5', 28', 40'
|try2 = Will Munro 15' c, 58' m
John Ryberg 33' m
Luke White 54' c
Brendan Daly 73' c
|con2 = Robbie Petzer (2/4) 16', 55'
Dylan Takaito-Simpson (1/1) 74'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,200
|referee = Luke Rogan (ARU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 2
|time = 14:00 PST
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 17–13
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/02/legion-hold-off-seawolves-in-san-diego-rain/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Penalty try 27’
Mike Te'o 37’ c
|con1 = Nick Boyer (1/1) 38’
|pen1 = Nick Boyer (1/2) 50’
|try2 = Willy Rasileka 66’ c
|con2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 67’
|pen2 = Brock Staller (2/2) 35’, 70’
|cards2 = Phil Mack {{sin bin|25|35}}
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance =1,100
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Houston Sabercats, RUNY, Toronto Arrows}}
==Week 3==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 8
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 19–23
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/09/arrows-earn-historic-first-win-in-texas/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Marcelo Torrealba 39' c
|con1 = Timothée Guillimin (1/1) 40'
|pen1 = Timothée Guillimin (3/6) 21', 47', 58'
Mickaël Romera (1/1) 65'
|cards1 = Soheyl Jaoudat {{sin bin|10|20}}
|try2 = Avery Oitomen 17' m
Kolby Francis 52' c
Dan Moor 74' m
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (1/3) 53'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (2/3) 43', 55'
|cards2 = Sam Malcolm {{sin bin|23|33}}
Rob Brouwer {{sin bin|31|41}}
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance =
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (FFR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 9
|time = 19:00 PST
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 17–13
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/10/legion-leave-late-beat-sabercats/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston Sabercats
|try1 = Keni Nasoqeqe 74' c
Nate Augspurger 78' c
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (2/2) 75', 79'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (1/1) 29'
|try2 = Josua Vici 10' c
|con2 = Sam Windsor (1/1) 11'
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (2/2) 27', 31'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance =
|referee = Pali Deluca (UAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 10
|time = 15:00 CST
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 41–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/10/nola-still-perfect-with-win-over-seattle/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Ignacio Dotti 33'
Penalty try 40' c
Taylor Howden 48' c
Tristan Blewett 69' c
Joeli Tikoisuva 71' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (4/4) 34', 49', 70', 72'
|pen1 = JP Eloff (2/2) 11', 42
|cards1 = Con Foley {{sin bin|18|28}}
|try2 = Mat Turner 26' c
Api Naikatni 59' c
Kellen Gordon 64' c
Riekert Hattingh 78' c
|con2 = Brock Staller (4/4) 27', 60', 65', 79
|pen2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 3'
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,600
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Glendale Raptors, RUNY, Utah Warriors}}
==Week 4==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 16
|time = 14:00 CST
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 24–27
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/16/new-york-end-nolas-winning-streak/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Eric Howard 16' c
Tony Lamborn 22' m, 53' c
Joeli Tikoisuva 31' m
|con1 = JP Eloff (2/4) 17', 54'
|pen1 = JP Eloff (0/1)
|try2 = Connor Wallace-Sims 25' c
Cathal Marsh 36' c
Dylan Fawsitt 63' c
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (3/3) 26', 37', 64'
|pen2 = Cathal Marsh (2/2) 8', 72'
|cards2 = Dylan Fawsitt {{sin bin|52|62}}
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,328
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 17
|time = 14:00 PST
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 21–10
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/17/san-diego-coast-to-win-over-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = JP du Plessis 18' c
Devin Short 38' m
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (1/2) 19'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (3/3) 22', 33', 73'
|try2 = Angus MacLellan 44' c
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 45'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 28'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance =
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 17
|time = 18:00 CST
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 13–24
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/17/glendale-find-winning-feeling-in-austin/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Rikus Zwart 37' m
Ben Mitchell 79' m
|con1 = Andrés Vilaseca (0/1)
Mickaël Romera (0/1)
|pen1 = Andrés Vilaseca (1/1) 12'
|try2 = Ata Malifa 20' c
Harley Davidson 30' m
Carlo de Nysschen 46' c
Peter Dahl 60' m
|con2 = Carlo de Nysschen (2/3) 21', 47'
Robbie Petzer (0/1)
|pen2 = Carlo de Nysschen (0/1)
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance = 774
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 17
|time = 17:00 PST
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 35–30
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/17/seawolves-come-from-behind-to-beat-arrows/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Olive Kilifi 15' c
Eric Duechle 29' c
Shalom Suniula 58' c
Ben Cima 65' m
|con1 = Brock Staller (3/4) 16', 30', 59'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (3/4) 39', 72', 77'
|drop1 = Ben Cima 0/2
|try2 = Marcello Wainwright 7' c
Kolby Francis 25' c
Andrew Ferguson 44' c
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 8', 26', 45'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 32', 49', 52'
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,700
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{Rubye|Houston Sabercats}}
==Week 5==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 22
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 27–44
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/23/arrows-earn-second-win-against-sabercats/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Jamie Dever 35' c
Kelly Kholberg 45' m
Malacchi Esdale 51' m
Sam Windsor 63' c
|con1 = Sam Windsor (2/4) 36', 64'
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (1/2) 27'
|try2 = Johnny Sheridan 5' c
Kolby Francis 31' c
Avery Oitomen 40' c
Spencer Jones 42' c
Andrew Wilson 75' c
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (5/5) 6', 32', 40', 43', 76'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 15', 38', 56'
|stadium = Constellation Field
|attendance = 1,100
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 22
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 17–45
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/23/san-diego-roll-over-austin-in-round-rock/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Ben Mitchell 37' c
Josh Larsen 62' c
|con1 = Mickaël Romera (1/1) 38'
Timothée Guillimin (1/1) 63'
|pen1 = Mickaël Romera (1/1) 7'
|try2 = JP du Plessis 4' c
Dean Muir 23' c
Devin Short 27' c
Nate Augspurger 34' c
Fakaʻosi Pifeleti 46' c
Save Totovosau 70' c
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (5/5) 5', 24', 28', 35', 47'
Dylan Audsley (1/1) 71'
|pen2 = Dylan Audsley (1/2) 69'
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance = 578
|referee = Moe Chaudhry (RC)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 23
|time = 19:00 MST
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 26–26
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/24/utah-and-glendale-scrap-to-a-draw/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Awara Elkington 20'
Gannon Moore 42', 58'
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (1/3) 21'
|pen1 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 12', 16', 35'
|cards1 = Josh Whippy {{sin bin|52|62}}
|try2 = Harley Davidson 47'
John Ryberg 61', 71'
Chad Gaugh 67'
|con2 = Robbie Petzer (2/3) 62', 68'
Maximo de Achaval (1/1) 72'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 2,139
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Feb 24
|time = 16:00 PST
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 33–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/02/24/seattle-stop-new-york-in-starfire-showdown/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Eric Duechle 7' c
Stephan Coetzee 23' c
Shalom Suniula 26' c
Brock Staller 39' m, 57' c
|con1 = Brock Staller (4/5) 8', 24', 27', 58'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Will Leonard 11' c
Ross Deacon 18' c
Mike Brown 68' c
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (3/3) 12', 19', 69'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,700
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|NOLA Gold}}
==Week 6==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 2
|time = 19:00 CST
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 8–35
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/03/new-york-cruise-to-dominant-win-over-houston/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Pat O'Toole 67' m
|con1 = Sam Windsor (0/1)
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (1/1) 21'
|cards1 = Luke Beauchamp {{sin bin|25|35}}
Josua Vici {{sin bin|80|80}}
|try2 = Dylan Fawsitt 13' c
James Denise 27' c, 48' c
Ben Foden 53' c
Derek Lipscomb 80' c
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (3/3) 14', 28', 49'
Chris Mattina (2/2) 54', 80'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Constellation Field
|attendance = 950
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 2
|time = 18:00 MST
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 22–0
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/03/toronto-shut-out-in-glendale-blizzard/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Chad Gough 16' m
Dylan Takaito-Simpson 36' m
Harley Davidson 42' m
Zach Fenoglio 78' c
|con1 = Robbie Petzer (0/3)
Carlo de Nysschen (1/1) 79'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Connor Cook {{sin bin|9|19}}
|try2 =
|con2 =
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (0/1)
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance =1,015
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 2
|time = 19:00 MST
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 19–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/03/feakes-treble-leads-nola-win-snowy-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Lance Williams 6' c
Franco van den Berg 24' c
Logan Daniels 59' m
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (2/3) 7', 25'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Jeremy Misailegalu {{sin bin|37|47}}
Lance Williams {{sin bin|78|80}}
|try2 = Nick Feakes 27' m, 39' m, 79' m
|con2 = JP Eloff (0/3)
|pen2 = JP Eloff (2/2) 17', 20'
|cards2 = Kane Thompson {{sin bin|24|34}}
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 1,584
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Austin Elite, San Diego Legion, Seattle Seawolves}}
==Week 7==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 8
|time = 19:00 MST
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 21–47
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/09/runy-rolls-over-warriors-in-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = John Cullen (2) 39' c, 80' c
Josh Anderson 68' c
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 40', 69', 80'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Franco van den Berg {{sin bin|62|72}}
|try2 = Connor Wallace-Sims (2) 7' c, 33' m
Mark O'Keefe (2) 10' c, 78' c
James Denise 26' c
Penalty try 59'
Trevor Cassidy 63' c
|con2 = Chris Mattina (5/6) 8', 11', 27', 64', 79'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 1,145{{Cite web|url=https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/runy-get-hot-in-snowy-utah/|title = RUNY get hot in snowy Utah}}
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 9
|time = 18:00 MST
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 38–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/10/glendale-romp-to-win-over-austin/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = John Ryberg 8' c
Brendan Daly 17' c
Harley Davidson 45' c
Chad London 64' c
Chad Gough 71' c
|con1 = Robbie Petzer (5/5) 9', 18', 46', 65', 72'
|pen1 = Robbie Petzer (1/1) 40'
|try2 = Rodrigo Silva 21' m
Moe Abdelmonem 50' c
Sione Fangaiuiha 78' c
|con2 = Mickaël Romera (1/2) 51'
Timothée Guillimin (1/1) 79'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance = 1,000
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 10
|time = 17:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 27–14
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/11/seawolves-leave-it-late-stop-sabercats/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Jérémy Lenaerts 46' c
Sequoyah Burke-Combs 72' c
Eric Duechle 75' c
|con1 = Brock Staller (3/3) 47', 73', 76'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (2/4) 3', 55'
|try2 = Osea Kolinisau 10' m
|con2 = Sam Windsor (0/1)
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (3/4) 24', 50', 69'
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 10
|time = 19:30 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 20–27
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/11/oitomen-sparks-incredible-arrows-comeback-in-san-diego/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Jordan Manihera 1' c
Psalm Wooching 19' c
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (2/2) 2', 20'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (1/1) 40'
|drop1 = Joe Pietersen (1/1) 42'
|try2 = Avery Oitomen (2) 51' c, 54' c
Mike Sheppard 64' c
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 52', 55', 65'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (2/2) 15', 72'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance =
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|NOLA Gold}}
==Week 8==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 15
|time = 19:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 24–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/15/last-minute-try-gives-new-york-win-over-toronto/ ARN report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Dylan Fawsitt (2) 13', 39'
Nate Brakeley 70'
John Quill 79'
|con1 = Chris Mattina (2/4) 14', 80'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Andrew Ferguson 26' m
Giuseppe du Toit 46'
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (1/2) 47'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 4', 10', 58'
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 3,000{{Cite web|url=https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/runy-finish-in-hollywood-fashion-in-home-opener/|title = Runy Finish in Hollywood Fashion in Home Opener}}
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 16
|time = 18:00 CDT
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 17–29
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/16/austin-improve-but-fall-short-to-seattle/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Tiaan Erasmus 3' c
Soheyl Jaoudat 12' c
|con1 = Mickaël Romera (2/2) 4', 13'
|pen1 = Mickaël Romera (1/1) 27'
|cards1 = Tiaan Erasmus {{sin bin|26|36}}
Moe Abdelmonem {{sin bin|72|80}}
|try2 = Riekert Hattingh (2) 20' c, 75' c
Daniel Trierweiler 34' c
Brad Tucker 65' m
|con2 = Brock Staller (3/4) 21', 35', 76'
|pen2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 40'
|stadium = Dell Diamond
|attendance = 604
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 16
|time = 19:00 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 11–49
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/16/ugly-scenes-mar-nolas-win-over-houston/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Josua Vici 64' m
|con1 = Sam Windsor (0/1)
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (2/2) 14', 17'
|cards1 = Osea Kolinisau {{sent off|0|71}}
Josua Vici {{sent off|0|71}}
|try2 = Tristan Blewett (3) 20' c, 37' c, 48' c
Eric Howard 23' c
Kyle Baillie 40' c
Jojo Tikoisuva 77' c
JP Eloff 80' c
|con2 = JP Eloff (7/7) 21', 24', 38', 40', 49', 78', 80'
|pen2 = JP Eloff (0/1)
|drop2 = JP Eloff (0/1)
|cards2 = Kevin Sullivan {{sin bin|74|80}}
|stadium = Constellation Field
|attendance = 1,200
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 16
|time = 18:00 MDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 28–28
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/17/glendale-earn-second-draw-against-san-diego/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = John Ryberg 13' c
Mikaele Kruse 49' c
Shaun Davies 53' c
Harley Davidson 65' c
|con1 = Will Magie (4/4) 14', 50', 54', 66'
|pen1 = Will Magie (0/1)
|try2 = Jordan Manihera 3' c
Faka’osi Pifeleti 34' c
Mike Te'o 56' c
JP du Plessis 80' c
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (4/4) 4', 35', 57', 80'
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Keni Nasoqeqe {{sin bin|46|56}}
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance =
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Utah Warriors}}
==Week 9==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 21
|time = 19:30 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 29–27
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/21/houston-hold-on-to-beat-utah-by-two/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = Zachary Pangelinan 13' c
Pat O'Toole 16' c
|con1 = Sam Windsor (2/2) 14', 17'
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (5/5) 4', 33', 51', 63', 75'
|try2 = Angus MacLellan 21' c
Gannon Moore 39' c
Lance Williams 78' c
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 22', 40', 79'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (2/2) 27', 49'
|stadium = Constellation Field
|attendance = 650
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 23
|time = 14:00 CDT
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 35–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/23/last-minute-try-saves-gold-from-elite-defeat/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Tim Maupin 8' c
Holden Yungert 24' c
Hubert Buydens 30' c
Con Foley 47' c
Michael Baska 79' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (5/5) 9', 25', 31', 48', 80'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Soheyl Jaoudat (2) 19' c, 67' m
Ben Mitchell 40' m
Rodrigo Silva 57' c
Chris Schade 65' c
|con2 = Mickaël Romera (2/3) 20', 58'
Andrés Vilaseca (1/2) 66'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,455
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 24
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 31–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/24/glendale-crash-to-defeat-in-new-york/ ARN]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Mike St. Claire 7'
James Denise 29'
Dylan Fawsitt 29'
Mark O'Keeffe (2) 38', 52'
|con1 = Chris Mattina (3/5) 8', 23', 53'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = James Denise {{sin bin|40|50}}
|try2 = Dylan Taikato-Simpson 16'
Shaun Davies 42'
Robbie Petzer 65'
|con2 = Will Magie (2/3) 17', 66'
|pen2 =
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 2,703
|referee = Ben Crouse (SARU)
}}
{{Rubye|San Diego Legion, Seattle Seawolves, Toronto Arrows}}
==Week 10==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 30
|time = 13:00 CDT
|home = Austin Elite
|score = 11–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/30/rugby-united-new-york-overcome-austin-elite-in-san-antonio/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Reece Czarnecki 69' m
|con1 = Juan Pablo Aguirre (0/1)
|pen1 = Mickaël Romera (2/2) 30', 52'
|try2 = Marcus Walsh 21' m
James Denise 60' c
Mike Petri 73' c
|con2 = Harry Bennett (0/1)
Chris Mattina (2/2) 61', 74'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Toyota Field
|attendance = 1,000
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 30
|time = 18:00 CDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 34–33
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/31/raptors-earn-last-gasp-win-over-nola-in-glendale-thriller/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Chad Gough 12' c
Shaun Davies 15' c
Luke White 44' c
Malon Al-Jiboori 60' c
|con1 = Will Magie (3/3) 13', 16', 45'
Robbie Petzer (1/1) 61'
|pen1 = Will Magie (1/1) 3'
Robbie Petzer (1/1) 80'
|cards1 = Zach Fenoglio {{sin bin|76|80}}
|try2 = Nikola Bursic 25' c
Eric Howard (2) 29' c, 77' c
Tim Maupin 35' c
Cam Falcon 71' m
|con2 = JP Eloff (4/5) 26', 30', 36', 78'
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Ignacio Dotti {{sin bin|80|80}}
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance =1,100
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 30
|time = 19:00 MDT
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 31–64
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/30/toronto-arrows-break-record-in-massive-away-win-over-utah-warriors/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows
|try1 = Jackson Kaka 19' c
Penalty try 23'
Fetuʻu Vainikolo 27' m
Tonata Lauti 57' c
Nolan Tuamoheloa 66' m
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (2/3) 20', 58'
Josh Reeves (0/1)
|pen1 =
|try2 = Rob Brouwer 5' c
Mike Sheppard 9' c
Dan Moor 15' m
Kolby Francis 38' c
Lucas Rumball 45' c
Marcello Wainwright 49' c
Avery Oitomen 53' c
Gastón Mieres 59' c
Kainoa Lloyd 78' c
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (8/9) 6', 10', 39', 46', 51', 54', 60', 79'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (1/1) 77'
|cards2 = Andrew Ferguson {{sin bin|23|33}}
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 2,245
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Mar 31
|time = 17:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 22–28
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/03/31/seawolves-fall-to-shorthanded-legion-in-seattle/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Stephan Coetzee (2) 30' m, 56' m
Jérémy Lenaerts 64' m
Mathew Turner 70' c
|con1 = Brock Staller (0/3)
Ben Cima (1/1) 71'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Cam Polson {{sin bin|44|54}}
|try2 = Dean Muir 6' c
Louis Stanfill 19' c
Jasa Veremalua 67' m
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (2/2) 7', 20'
Dylan Audsley (0/1)
|pen2 = Joe Pietersen (3/3) 26', 40', 45'
Dylan Audsley (0/2)
|drop2 = Joe Pietersen (0/1)
|cards2 = Jasa Veremalua {{sin bin|35|45}}
Keni Nasoqeqe {{sent off|0|39}}
Jordan Manihera {{sin bin|49|59}}
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,723
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{Rubye|Houston Sabercats}}
==Week 11==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 5
|time = 19:00 MDT
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 36–48
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/06/second-half-surge-lifts-seattle-over-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Franco van den Berg 17' c
Fetuʻu Vainikolo 27' c
Nolan Tuamoheloa 34' m
Tim O'Malley 43' c
Jared Whippy 72' c
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (4/5) 18', 28', 44', 73'
|pen1 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 6'
|try2 = Brock Staller 9' c
Brad Tucker (2) 31' c, 46' c
Sequoyah Burke-Combs 50' c
Stephan Coetzee 57' m
Riekert Hattingh 66' c
Mathew Turner 76' m
|con2 = Brock Staller (5/7) 10', 32', 47', 51', 67'
|pen2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 2'
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 2,431
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 6
|time = 18:00 MDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 52–44
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/07/glendale-earn-remarkable-comeback-win-over-houston/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = John Ryberg (3) 35' c, 39' c, 75' c
Peter Dahl 41' c
Robbie Petzer 44' c
Malon Al-Jiboori 66' c
Harley Davidson 79' c
|con1 = Will Magie (5/5) 36', 40', 42', 45', 67'
Robbie Petzer (2/2) 76', 80'
|pen1 = Will Magie (1/1) 61'
|cards1 = Kelepi Fifita {{sin bin|27|37}}
|try2 = Penalty try (2) 6', 13'
Malacchi Esdale 29' c
Kelly Kolberg 32' m
Deion Mikesell 54' m
Sam Windsor 69' c
|con2 = Sam Windsor (2/4) 30', 70'
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (2/2) 23', 28'
|cards2 = Diego Magno {{sin bin|39|49}}
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance = 1,500
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 7
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 31–35
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/07/late-try-saves-nola-in-sold-out-toronto/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Dan Moor 1’ c
Gastón Mieres (2) 25’ m, 39’ c
Andrew Ferguson 45’ c
Morgan Mitchell 53’ m
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (3/5) 2’, 40’, 46’
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Avery Oitomen {{sin bin|7|17}}
|try2 = Penalty try 7’
JP Eloff 11’ c
Tristan Blewett 13’ c
Eric Howard 31’ c
Ignacio Dotti 79’ c
|con2 = JP Eloff (4/4) 12’, 14’, 32’, 80’
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Kyle Baillie {{sin bin|34|44}}
|stadium = Alumni Field
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 7
|time = 19:30 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 45–15
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/08/legion-overwhelm-elite-in-san-diego/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Save Totovosau 7’ m
Ryan Matyas 15’ c
Mike Te'o 21’ m
Nate Augspurger 33’ c
JP du Plessis 44’ c
Psalm Wooching 49’ c
Nick Boyer 78’ c
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (4/6) 16’, 34’, 45’, 50’
Dylan Audsley (1/1) 79’
|pen1 =
|try2 = LaRome White 28’ c
Maikeli Mudu 72’ m
|con2 = Andres Vilaseca (1/2) 29’
|pen2 = Andres Vilaseca (1/1) 3’
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance = 2,299
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|RUNY}}
==Week 12==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 13
|time = 14:00 CDT
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 28–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/13/nola-score-messy-win-over-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = Tristan Blewett 3' c
Cam Dolan 23' c
JP Eloff 53' c
Taylor Howden 70' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (4/4) 4', 24', 54', 71'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Hubert Buydens {{sin bin|37|47}}
|try2 = Johnny Ika 39' m
Josh Whippy 50' c
Lance Williams 64' c
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (2/3) 51', 65'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,603
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 13
|time = 19:00 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 10–52
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/13/seawolves-spoil-sabercats-new-stadium-opener/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Sam Windsor 16' m
Thretton Palamo 69' m
|con1 = Sam Windsor (0/2)
|pen1 =
|try2 = Kellen Gordon 3' m
Nakai Penny 36' m
Brock Staller 55' c
Stephan Coetzee 60' m
Brad Tucker 62' c
Roland Suniula 75' c
Mathew Turner 78' c
|con2 = Brock Staller (4/7) 56', 63', 76', 79'
|pen2 = Brock Staller (3/3) 12', 48', 53'
|cards2 = Daniel Trierweiler {{sin bin|68|78}}
|stadium = Aveva Stadium
|attendance = 1,712
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 14
|time = 13:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 19–29
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/14/san-diego-outmuscle-new-york-at-mcu-park/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Alex MacDonald 4' c
James Denise 6' m
Mike Petri 39' c
|con1 = Chris Mattina (2/3) 5', 40'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Save Totovosau 8' m
Paddy Ryan 34' c
Penalty try 53'
Conor Kearns 58' m
Joe Pietersen 77' m
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (1/4) 35'
|pen2 =
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 945
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 9{{Cite web|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/20/changes-to-three-upcoming-mlr-games-confirmed/|title=Changes to three upcoming MLR games confirmed|date=April 20, 2019}} (Rescheduled from April 14 postponement)
|time = 19:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 24–13
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/09/arrows-bowl-over-austin-and-into-playoff-picture/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Andrew Ferguson 25' c
Leandro Leivas 32' c
Rob Brouwer 49' m
Kainoa Lloyd 63' m
|con1 = Andrew Ferguson (2/4) 26', 33'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Simon Bienvenu 78' c
|con2 = Zinzan Elan-Puttick (1/1) 78'
|pen2 = Andrés Vilaseca (2/3) 4', 22'
|cards2 = Juan Echeverría {{sin bin|60|70}}
|stadium = Alumni Field
|attendance = 812
|referee = Moe Chaudhry (RC)
}}
{{Rubye|Glendale Raptors}}
==Week 13==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 20
|time = 14:00 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 46–15
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/20/san-diego-hand-glendale-record-defeat/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Jasa Veremalua 23'
Mike Te'o (2) 26', 69'
Nick Boyer 32'
Pat Blair 57'
Psalm Wooching 61'
|con1 = Joe Pieterson (5/5) 24', 27', 33', 58', 62'
|pen1 = Joe Pieterson (2/2) 5', 15'
|try2 = Marco Fepulea'i 40'
John Ryberg 75'
|con2 = Will Magie (1/2) 40'
|pen2 = Will Magie (1/1) 10'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance =
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 20
|time = 19:30 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 24–22
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/20/new-york-survive-close-call-against-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = Connor Wallace-Sims (2) 26', 46
Dylan Fawsitt 35'
Anthony Parry 60'
|con1 = Chris Mattina (2/4) 36', 61'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Gannon Moore 29'
Don Pati 39'
Johnny Ika 41'
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (2/3) 30', 42'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (1/2) 51'
|cards2 = Lance Williams {{sin bin|68|78}}
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 1,052
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 21
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 35–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/21/rusty-arrows-take-down-sabercats-in-toronto/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Kolby Francis 4'
Theo Sauder 19'
Andrew Quattrin 30'
Mike Sheppard 52'
Kainoa Lloyd 68'
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 5', 20', 31'
Giuseppe du Toit (2/2) 53', 69'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Zach Pangelinan 35'
Pat O'Toole 40'
Penalty try 44'
|con2 = Sam Windsor (2/2) 36', 40'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Alumni Field
|attendance = 1,575
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 21
|time = 19:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 25–24
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/14/seawolved-strike-gold-in-mlr-classic/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Riekert Hattingh 47'
|con1 = Brock Staller (1/1) 48'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (6/6) 20', 28', 34', 40', 62', 77'
|try2 = Eric Howard 24'
Con Foley 50'
Tristan Blewett 55'
Kevin Sullivan 78'
|con2 = JP Eloff (2/4) 25', 79'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,750{{Cite web|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/22/seawolves-strike-gold-in-mlr-classic/|title=Seawolves strike Gold in MLR classic|date=April 22, 2019}}
|referee = Sam Grove-White (SRU)
}}
{{Rubye|Austin Elite}}
==Week 14==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 26
|time = 19:30 MDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 20–16
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/27/last-gasp-glendale-get-win-over-new-york/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Joe Ryberg 38'
Chad London 79'
|con1 = Dylan Taikato-Simpson (1/1) 39'
Will Magie (1/1) 80'
|pen1 = Dylan Taikato-Simpson (2/2) 4', 15'
|cards1 = Connor Cook {{sin bin|56|66}}
|try2 = John Quill 57'
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (1/1) 58'
|pen2 = Connor Wallace-Sims (2/2) 22', 35'
Harry Bennett (1/1) 75'
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance =
|referee = Sam Grove-White (SRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 27
|time = 18:00 MDT
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 35–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/27/warriors-too-strong-elite-herriman/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Fetuʻu Vainikolo (2) 3' c, 77' c
James Semple 26' c
Awara Elkington 41' c
Les Soloai 66' c
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (5/5) 4', 27', 42', 67', 78'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Juan Echeverría 18' c
Andrés Vilaseca 21' m
Rikus Zwart 80' c
|con2 = Andrés Vilaseca (1/2) 19'
Juan Pablo Aguirre (1/1) 80'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 3,104
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 28
|time = 13:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 29–7
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/28/arrows-rise-high-over-seattle/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Mike Sheppard 34'
Leandro Leivas 45'
Dan Moor 70'
Paul Ciulini 74'
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (3/4) 46', 71', 75'
|pen1 = Sam Malcolm (1/1) 25'
|cards1 = Leandro Leivas {{sin bin|29|39}}
|try2 = Shalom Suniula 62'
|con2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 63'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Alumni Field
|attendance = 2,187
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Apr 28
|time = 18:00 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 19–40
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/28/field-day-for-legion-as-sabercats-skewered/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Deion Mikesell 20'
Thretton Palamo 61'
Charlie Connolly 71'
|con1 = Sam Windsor (2/3) 21', 62
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (0/1)
|cards1 = Mateo Sanguinetti {{sin bin|50|60}}
|try2 = Mike Te'o 6'
Joe Pietersen 24'
Nate Augspurger 37
Nick Boyer 40'
Nick Lupian 52'
Keni Nasoqeqe 56'
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (4/4) 7', 25', 38', 40'
Dylan Audsley (1/1) 53'
Tai Enosa (0/1)
|pen2 = Nick Boyer (0/1)
|stadium = Dyer Stadium{{Cite web|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/20/changes-to-three-upcoming-mlr-games-confirmed/|title=Changes to three upcoming MLR games confirmed|date=April 20, 2019}}
|attendance = 1,000
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|NOLA Gold}}
==Week 15==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 4
|time = 15:30 CDT
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 26–14
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/04/comfortable-win-for-gold-over-elite/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Eric Howard 1'
Ignacio Dotti 29'
Penalty try 43'
Billy Stewart 45'
|con1 = JP Eloff (2/3) 2', 46'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Con Foley {{sin bin|70|80}}
|try2 = Dom Bailey 38'
Soheyl Jaoudat 60'
|con2 = Andrés Vilaseca (2/2) 39', 61'
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Mason Pedersen {{sin bin|43|53}}
|stadium = Gold Stadium{{Cite web|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/04/20/changes-to-three-upcoming-mlr-games-confirmed/|title=Changes to three upcoming MLR games confirmed|date=April 20, 2019}}
|attendance = 1,169
|referee = Paul-Henri Courbier (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 4
|time = 19:00 MDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 64–22
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/04/glendale-raptors-blitz-past-utah-warriors/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = John Ryberg 18'
Robbie Petzer (3 tries) 23', 25', 71'
Chad London (2 tries) 35', 60'
Shaun Davies 41'
Dylan Taikato-Simpson 56'
Mika Kruse 77'
|con1 = Robbie Petzer (8/9) 19', 24', 26', 36', 42', 57', 61', 72'
|pen1 = Robbie Petzer (1/1) 16'
|cards1 = Murphy Taramai {{sin bin|10|20}}
|try2 = Josh Anderson 11'
Gannon Moore 52'
Matt Jensen 74'
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (2/2) 12', 53'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 9'
|cards2 = Fetuʻu Vainikolo {{sin bin|17|27}}
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance =
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 5
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 23–19
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/05/arrows-stun-legion-with-late-score-at-lamport/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Leandro Leivas 67'
Steven Ng 78'
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (2/2) 68', 79'
|pen1 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 23', 26', 43'
|try2 = JP du Plessis 18'
Mike Te'o 39'
Joe Pietersen 71'
|con2 = Joe Pieterson (2/3) 40', 72'
|pen2 = Joe Pieterson (0/1)
|cards2 = JP du Plessis {{sin bin|24|34}}
Nate Augspurger {{sin bin|65|75}}
Dino Waldren {{sin bin|77|87}}
|stadium = Lamport Stadium
|attendance = 2,800
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 5
|time = 17:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 21–0
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/05/rugby-united-new-york-late-shutout-houston-sabercats/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Dylan Fawsitt (2 tries) 14', 70'
Paddy Ryan 18'
|con1 = Harry Bennett (3/3) 15', 18', 71'
|pen1 =
|try2 =
|con2 =
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Pat O'Toole {{sin bin|13|23}}
Alejandro Nieto {{sin bin|16|26}}
Josua Vici {{sin bin|77|87}}
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 1,223
|referee = Sam Grove-White (SRU)
}}
{{Rubye|Seattle Seawolves}}
==Week 16==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 11
|time = 14:00 CDT
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 19–26
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/11/san-diego-holds-on-to-beat-nola/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Cam Dolan 17' m
Tristan Blewett (2) 35' c, 54' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (0/1)
Scott Gale (2/2) 36', 55'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Save Totovosau 7' m
Nick Boyer 27' c
JP du Plessis 42' c
Tai Enosa 70' c
|con2 = Joe Pietersen (2/3) 28', 43'
Will Holder (1/1) 71'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,497
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 11
|time = 16:30 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 31–38
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/11/runy-comeback-falls-just-short-against-seawolves/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = Paddy Ryan 27' c
Will Leonard 47' c
Connor Wallace-Sims 51' c
Dylan Fawsitt (2) 72' m, 75' m
|con1 = Cathal Marsh (3/5) 28', 48', 52'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Mathew Turner (2) 12' c, 17'c
Riekert Hattingh 16' c
Juan-Philip Smith 40' c
Phil Mack 65' c
|con2 = Brock Staller (5/5) 13', 17', 18', 40', 66'
|pen2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 39'
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 1,945
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 12
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 28–21
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/12/arrows-earn-bonus-point-win-over-warriors/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = Morgan Mitchell 21' c
Johnny Sheridan 38' c
Penalty try 56'
Spencer Jones 76' c
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (3/3) 22', 39', 77'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Arthur Bergo 2' c
Jeremy Misailegalu 29' m
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (1/2) 3'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 33', 44', 68'
|stadium = Lamport Stadium
|attendance = 1,224
|referee = Anthony Woodthorpe (RFU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 29 (Rescheduled from May 11 postponement)
|time = 19:30 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 32–17
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/30/houston-wins-again-as-glendales-season-ends/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Jamie Dever 15' c
Josua Vici 22' c
Sam Windsor (2) 36' c, 65' m
|con1 = Sam Windsor (3/4) 16', 23', 37'
|pen1 = Sam Windsor (2/3) 3', 46'
|cards1 = Victor Comptat {{sin bin|20|30}}
|try2 = Harley Davidson (2) 11' m, 63' c
Dylan Takaito-Simpson 56' m
|con2 = Robbie Petzer (0/1)
Will Magie (1/2) 64'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Aveva Stadium
|attendance = 1,811
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Austin Elite}}
==Week 17==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 18
|time = 16:00 CDT
|home = NOLA Gold
|score = 20–27
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/18/sabercats-stun-gold-new-orleans/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Eric Howard 24' c
Tristan Blewett 34' c
|con1 = JP Eloff (2/2) 25', 35'
|pen1 = JP Eloff (2/2) 6', 79'
|cards1 = Cam Dolan {{sin bin|68|78}}
|try2 = Sam Windsor 18' c
Santiago Arata 39' c
Alejandro Nieto 62' c
|con2 = Sam Windsor (3/3) 19', 49', 63'
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (2/3) 3', 52'
|stadium = Gold Stadium
|attendance = 1,505
|referee = Anthony Woodthorpe (RFU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 18
|time = 16:00 MDT
|home = Glendale Raptors
|score = 36–53
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/18/seawolves-conquer-raptors-in-glendale-shootout/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves
|try1 = John Ryberg 2' c
Brendan Daly 30' c
Luke White 36' c
Dylan Taikato-Simpson 46' c
Kody O'Neil 72' m
|con1 = Robbie Petzer (4/4) 3', 31', 37', 47'
Will Magie (0/1)
|pen1 = Robbie Petzer (1/1) 23'
|try2 = Stephan Coetzee (2) 10' m, 42' c
Brock Staller 13' m
George Barton 17' c
Mathew Turner (2) 27' c, 66' m
JP Smith (2) 48' c , 62' c
|con2 = Brock Staller (5/8) 18', 28', 43', 49', 63
|pen2 = Brock Staller (1/1) 40'
|cards2 = Shalom Suniula {{sin bin|79|89}}
|stadium = Infinity Park
|attendance = 4,000
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 18
|time = 19:00 MDT
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 21–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/19/legion-win-battle-over-warriors-at-zions-bank/ ARN Report]
|away = San Diego Legion
|try1 = Jeremy Leber 23' c
Johnny Ika 58' c
John Cullen 77' c
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 24', 59, 78'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = James Semple {{sin bin|38|48}}
|try2 = Jordan Manihera 9' c
Save Totovosau (2) 26' m, 39' m
Nate Augspurger 74' c
Mike Te'o 79' c
|con2 = Tai Enosa (1/3) 10'
Will Holder (2/2) 75', 80'
|pen2 =
|cards2 = Pat Blair {{sin bin|47|57}}
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance =
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 19
|time = 13:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 27–7
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/19/sluggish-new-york-earn-bonus-point-against-austin/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Luke Hume 12' m
Mike St. Claire 16' m
Dylan Fawsitt 46' m
Connor Wallace-Sims 66' m
Mike Petri 80' c
|con1 = Harry Bennett (0/4)
Connor Wallace-Sims (1/1) 80'
|pen1 = Connor Wallace-Sims (0/1)
|try2 = Andrew Suniula 74' c
|con2 = Zinzan Elan-Puttick (1/1) 75'
|pen2 =
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 1,631
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|Toronto Arrows}}
==Week 18==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 25
|time = 17:00 CDT
|home = Houston SaberCats
|score = 36–15
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/25/sabercats-earn-convincing-win-over-elite/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz (2) 13' c, 31' c
Thretton Palamo (2) 16' m, 79' c
Cecil Garber 34' m
Malacchi Esdale 56' m
|con1 = Sam Windsor (2/5) 14', 32'
Osea Kolinisau (1/1) 80'
|pen1 =
|cards1 = Pat O'Toole {{sin bin|28|38}}
|try2 = LaRome White 47' m
Andrés Vilaseca 75'
|con2 = Andrés Vilaseca (0/1)
|pen2 = Andrés Vilaseca (1/2) 20'
|stadium = Aveva Stadium
|attendance = 1,859
|referee = Luke Rogan (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 26
|time = 13:00 EDT
|home = RUNY
|score = 24–22
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/26/new-york-scrapes-by-nola-to-set-up-dramatic-finale/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Penalty try 18'
Matt Hughston 28' c
Dylan Fawsitt 36' c
|con1 = Cathal Marsh (2/2) 29', 37'
|pen1 = Cathal Marsh (1/1) 63'
|try2 = Cam Dolan 6' c
Tim Maupin 22' c
Nick Feakes 55' m
|con2 = JP Eloff (2/3) 7', 23'
|pen2 = JP Eloff (1/1) 13'
|cards2 = Tristan Blewett {{sin bin|35|45}}
|stadium = MCU Park
|attendance = 1,685
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 26
|time = 14:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 40–12
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/26/mieres-shines-as-arrows-sail-past-raptors/ ARN Report]
|away = Glendale Raptors
|try1 = Morgan Mitchell 5' m
Gastón Mieres (2) 16' c, 34' c
Luke Campbell 27' c
Andrew Ferguson 54' c
Tom van Horn 66' c
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (5/6) 17', 27', 35', 55', 67'
|pen1 =
|try2 = Carlo de Nysschen 12' c
Mika Kruse 46' m
|con2 = Will Magie (1/2) 13'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Lamport Stadium
|attendance = 2,749
|referee = Anthony Woodthorpe (RFU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = May 26
|time = 17:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 27–27
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/05/26/seawolves-settle-for-draw-against-warriors/ ARN Report]
|away = Utah Warriors
|try1 = JP Smith 3' c
Penalty try 22'
Shalom Suniula 67' c
|con1 = Brock Staller (2/2) 4', 67'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (2/2) 33', 76'
|try2 = Fetuʻu Vainikolo (2) 8' m, 37' m
Tim O'Malley 13' c
Josh Whippy 18' c
|con2 = Tim O'Malley (2/4) 14', 19'
|pen2 = Tim O'Malley (1/1) 29'
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,800
|referee = Derek Summers (USAR)
}}
{{Rubye|San Diego Legion}}
==Week 19==
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 1
|time = 18:00 MDT
|home = Utah Warriors
|score = 27–31
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/01/sabercats-end-season-with-win-over-utah/ ARN Report]
|away = Houston SaberCats
|try1 = Jeremy Leber 27' c
Johnny Ika 43' c
Josh Reeves 47' c
|con1 = Tim O'Malley (3/3) 28', 44', 48'
|pen1 = Tim O'Malley (2/2) 13', 61'
|cards1 = Awara Elkington {{sin bin|64|74}}
|try2 = Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz 4' c
Malacchi Esdale 19' c
Deion Mikesell 21' c
Osea Kolinisau 65' c
|con2 = Sam Windsor (4/4) 5', 20', 22' 66'
|pen2 = Sam Windsor (1/1) 35'
Matt Trouville (0/1)
|stadium = Zions Bank Stadium
|attendance = 3,380
|referee = Lex Weiner (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 2
|time = 13:00 EDT
|home = Toronto Arrows
|score = 22–20
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/02/arrows-book-semi-spot-with-late-win-over-runy/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY
|try1 = Dan Moor 15'
Spencer Jones 20'
Andrew Ferguson 65'
|con1 = Sam Malcolm (2/3) 21', 66'
|drop1 = Sam Malcolm (1/1) 77'
|try2 = Mike St. Claire 6'
John Quill 43'
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (2/2) 7', 44'
|pen2 = Cathal Marsh (2/2) 49, 58'
|stadium = Lamport Stadium
|attendance = 3,180
|referee = Elgan Williams (WRU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 2
|time = 16:30 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion
|score = 22–10
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/02/legion-end-golds-playoff-dreams/ ARN Report]
|away = NOLA Gold
|try1 = Paddy Ryan 33'
Jasa Veremalua 38'
Mike Te'o 45'
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (2/3) 34', 39'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (1/1) 62'
|try2 = Nikola Bursic 51'
|con2 = JP Eloff (1/1) 52'
|pen2 = JP Eloff (1/1) 5'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance = 4,175
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 2
|time = 17:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves
|score = 38–26
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/02/seattle-power-through-feisty-austin/ ARN Report]
|away = Austin Elite
|try1 = Djustice Sears-Duru 8'
Brad Tucker (2 tries) 32', 40'
Riekert Hattingh 51'
Jeff Hassler 64'
|con1 = Brock Staller (5/5) 9', 33', 40', 52', 65'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (1/1) 21'
|try2 = Travis Larsen 12'
Sione Fangaiuiha 67'
Moe Abdelmonem 71'
Mason Pedersen 77'
|con2 = Zinan Elan-Puttick (1/2) 13'
Andrew Suniula (2/2) 72', 77'
|pen2 =
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,800
|referee = Anthony Woodthorpe (RFU)
}}
{{Rubye|Glendale Raptors}}
Playoffs
=Bracket=
{{4TeamBracket
| RD1 = Semi-Finals
| RD2 = Finals
| RD1-seed1 = 1
| RD1-team1 = San Diego Legion
| RD1-score1 = 24
| RD1-seed2 = 4
| RD1-team2 = Rugby United New York
| RD1-score2 = 22
| RD1-seed3 = 2
| RD1-team3 = Seattle Seawolves
| RD1-score3 = 30
| RD1-seed4 = 3
| RD1-team4 = Toronto Arrows
| RD1-score4 = 17
| RD2-seed1 = 1
| RD2-team1 = San Diego Legion
| RD2-score1 = 23
| RD2-seed2 = 2
| RD2-team2 = Seattle Seawolves
| RD2-score2 = 26
}}
=Semifinals=
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 9
|time = 14:00 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion #1
|score = 24–22
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/09/last-gasp-legion-beat-runy-to-earn-home-final/ ARN Report]
|away = RUNY #4
|try1 = Oti Pifeleti 29' c
Joshua Furno 41' c
JP du Plessis 78' c
|con1 = Joe Pietersen (3/3) 30', 42', 79'
|pen1 = Joe Pietersen (1/1) 37'
|try2 = Paddy Ryan 15' c
Dylan Fawsitt 40' m
James Denise 59' c
|con2 = Cathal Marsh (2/3) 16', 60'
|pen2 = Cathal Marsh (1/2) 45'
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance = 4,500
|referee = Anthony Woodthorpe (RFU)
}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 9
|time = 18:00 PDT
|home = Seattle Seawolves #2
|score = 30–17
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/09/seawolves-hold-on-to-beat-arrows-into-final/ ARN Report]
|away = Toronto Arrows #3
|try1 = Juan-Philip Smith 6' c
Jeff Hassler 26' c
Penalty try 68'
|con1 = Brock Staller (2/2) 7', 27'
|pen1 = Brock Staller (3/5) 5', 16', 34'
|try2 = Gastón Mieres 39' c
Mike Sheppard 49' c
|con2 = Sam Malcolm (2/2) 40', 50'
|pen2 = Sam Malcolm (1/1) 62'
|cards2 = Peter Milazzo {{sin bin|68|78}}
|stadium = Starfire Sports
|attendance = 3,270
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
=Final=
{{main|2019 Major League Rugby final}}
{{rugbybox collapsible
|date = Jun 16
|time = 1:00 PDT
|home = San Diego Legion #1
|score = 23–26
|report = [http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/06/16/seattle-claims-back-to-back-mlr-titles-with-last-second-try/ ARN Report]
|away = Seattle Seawolves #2
|try1 = Boyer 52’ c
Manihera 65’ c
|con1 = Pietersen 2/2 (53’, 66’)
|pen1 = Pietersen 2/2 (6’, 21’)
|drop1 = Pietersen 1/2 (78’)
|try2 = Coetzee 22’ c
Smith 32’ c
Hattingh 71’ m
Tucker 80’ c
|con2 = Staller 3/4 (23’, 33’, 82’)
|pen2 =
|stadium = Torero Stadium
|attendance = 6,000
|referee = Scott Green (USAR)
}}
Players Statistics
=Top scorers=
The top ten try and point scorers during the 2019 Major League Rugby season are:{{Cite web|url=https://www.usmlr.com/player-stats/|title = Player Stats}}
Last updated June 5, 2019
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="text-align:left; line-height:130%; font-size:100%; width:100%;" | |||
colspan="100%" | Most tries | |||
---|---|---|---|
style="width:12%;" | No
! style="width:35%;" | Player ! style="width:35%;" | Team ! style="width:15%;" | Tries | |||
rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 1 | {{flagicon|USA}} John Ryberg | Glendale Raptors | rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 13 |
{{flagicon|USA}} Dylan Fawsitt | Rugby United New York | ||
style="text-align:center;" | 3 | {{flagicon|RSA}} Tristan Blewett | NOLA Gold | style="text-align:center;" | 12 |
rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 4 | {{flagicon|CAN}} Eric Howard | NOLA Gold | rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 9 |
{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Te'o | San Diego Legion | ||
rowspan=3 style="text-align:center; | 6 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Mathew Turner | Seattle Seawolves | rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 8 |
{{flagicon|RSA}} Stephan Coetzee | Seattle Seawolves | ||
{{flagicon|USA}} Riekert Hattingh | Seattle Seawolves | ||
rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 9 | {{flagicon|USA}} Connor Wallace-Sims | RUNY | rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 7 |
{{flagicon|NZL}} Brad Tucker | Seattle Seawolves | ||
{{flagicon|CAN}} Dan Moor | Toronto Arrows |
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class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="text-align:left; line-height:130%; font-size:100%; width:100%;" | |||
colspan="100%" | Most points | |||
---|---|---|---|
style="width:12%;" | No
! style="width:35%;" | Player ! style="width:35%;" | Team ! style="width:15%;" | Pts | |||
style="text-align:center;" | 1 | {{flagicon|CAN}} Brock Staller | Seattle Seawolves | style="text-align:center;" | 223 |
style="text-align:center;" | 2 | {{flagicon|RSA}} Joe Pietersen | San Diego Legion | style="text-align:center;" | 163 |
style="text-align:center;" | 3 | {{flagicon|AUS}} Sam Windsor | Houston SaberCats | style="text-align:center;" | 160 |
style="text-align:center;" | 4 | {{flagicon|NZL}} Sam Malcolm | Toronto Arrows | style="text-align:center;" | 152 |
style="text-align:center;" | 5 | {{flagicon|USA}} JP Eloff | NOLA Gold | style="text-align:center;" | 141 |
style="text-align:center;" | 6 | {{flagicon|NZL}} Tim O'Malley | Utah Warriors | style="text-align:center;" | 134 |
style="text-align:center;" | 7 | {{flagicon|RSA}} Robbie Petzer | Glendale Raptors | style="text-align:center;" | 85 |
style="text-align:center;" | 8 | {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Cathal Marsh | RUNY | style="text-align:center;" | 69 |
rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 9 | {{flagicon|USA}} John Ryberg | Glendale Raptors | rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 65 |
{{flagicon|USA}} Dylan Fawsitt | RUNY |
{{col-end}}
=Sanctions=
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Player !Team ! 10px Red ! 10px Yellow | ||
align="left" | {{flagicon|FIJ}} Josua Vici
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 1 | 2 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|FJI}} Keni Nasoqeqe
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 1 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|FIJ}} Osea Kolinisau
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 1 | 0 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Lance Williams
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 3 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Connor Cook
| align="left"| Glendale Raptors | 0 | 2 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|AUS}} Con Foley
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 2 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Pat O'Toole
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 0 | 2 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Jamie Dever
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Jack Evans
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Hughston
| align="left"| Rugby United NY | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Maupin
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|AUS}} Peni Tagive
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Sione Tuihalamaka
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Chris Turori
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Rob Brouwer
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Phil Mack
| align="left"| Seattle Seawolves | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|NZL}} Sam Malcolm
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Dylan Fawsitt
| align="left"| Rugby United NY | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|MAR}} Soheyl Jaoudat
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|FIJ}} Maikeli Naromaitoga
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Josh Whippy
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|AUS}} Luke Beauchamp
| align="left"| Houston Sabercats | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Jeremy Misailegalu
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|SAM}} Kane Thompson
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|RSA}} Franco van den Berg
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|RSA}} Tiaan Erasmus
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Moe Abdelmonem
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Kevin Sullivan
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} James Denise
| align="left"| Rugby United NY | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Zach Fenoglio
| align="left"| Glendale Raptors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Ignacio Dotti
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Andrew Ferguson
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Cam Polson
| align="left"| Seattle Seawolves | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|FIJ}} Jasa Veremalua
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|NZL}} Jordan Manihera
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Will Magie
| align="left"| Glendale Raptors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Diego Magno
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Avery Oitomen
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Kyle Baillie
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Hubert Buydens
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Daniel Trierweiler
| align="left"| Seattle Seawolves | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Leandro Leivas
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Mateo Sanguinetti
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Mason Pedersen
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|NZL}} Murphy Taramai
| align="left"| Glendale Raptors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|TON}} Fetuʻu Vainikolo
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|RSA}} JP du Plessis
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Nate Augspurger
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Dino Waldren
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Alejandro Nieto
| align="left"| Houston SaberCats | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|URU}} Juan Echeverría
| align="left"| Austin Elite | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Cam Dolan
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Shalom Suniula
| align="left"| Seattle Seawolves | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|NZL}} James Semple
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Pat Blair
| align="left"| San Diego Legion | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|RSA}} Tristan Blewett
| align="left"| NOLA Gold | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|NZL}} Awara Elkington
| align="left"| Utah Warriors | 0 | 1 |
align="left" | {{flagicon|CAN}} Peter Milazzo
| align="left"| Toronto Arrows | 0 | 1 |
Awards
MVP of the Championship Match
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
style="width:9.5em;"| Player
! style="width:9.5em;"| Team | |
---|---|
align=center|{{Flagicon|RSA}}JP Smith | Seattle Seawolves |
All-MLR Awards
class="wikitable" style="margin-left:0.4em; text-align:center;" |
style="width:10em;"| Player of the Year
! style="width:10em;"| Forward of the Year ! style="width:10em;"| Back of the Year ! style="width:10em;"| Coach of the Year |
---|
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| Seattle Seawolves }} | {{unbulleted list center |item2_style=font-size:80% | San Diego Legion }} | {{unbulleted list center |item2_style=font-size:80% | San Diego Legion }} | {{unbulleted list center |item2_style=font-size:80% | Utah Warriors }} |
All-MLR First Team
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
style="width:9.5em;"| Player
! style="width:9.5em;"| Position ! style="width:9.5em;"| Team | ||
---|---|---|
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Rob Brouwer | Loosehead Prop | Toronto Arrows |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}}Dylan Fawsitt | Hooker | Rugby United New York |
align=center|{{Flagicon|AUS}} Paddy Ryan | Tighthead Prop | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Mike Sheppard | Left Lock | Toronto Arrows |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Nate Brakeley | Right Lock | Rugby United New York |
align=center|{{Flagicon|NZL}} Brad Tucker | Blindside Flanker | Seattle Seawolves |
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}}Nakai Penny | Openside Flanker | Seattle Seawolves |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Riekert Hattingh | No8 | Seattle Seawolves |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Nate Augspurger | Scrum-half | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|RSA}} Joe Pietersen | Fly-half | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Connor Wallace-Sims | Blindside Wing | Rugby United New York |
align=center|{{Flagicon|RSA}} JP du Plessis | Inside Center | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|RSA}} Tristan Blewett | Outside Center | New Orleans Gold |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} John Ryberg | Openside Wing | Glendale Raptors |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} JP Eloff | Fullback | New Orleans Gold |
All-MLR Second Team
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
style="width:9.5em;"| Player
! style="width:9.5em;"| Position ! style="width:9.5em;"| Team | ||
---|---|---|
align=center|{{Flagicon|RSA}} Franco van den Berg | Loosehead Prop | Utah Warriors |
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Eric Howard | Hooker | New Orleans Gold |
align=center|{{Flagicon|NZL}} Morgan Mitchell | Tighthead Prop | Toronto Arrows |
align=center|{{Flagicon|IRE|rugby union}} Ben Mitchell | Left Lock | Austin Elite |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Louis Stanfill | Right Lock | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Lance Williams | Blindside Flanker | Utah Warriors |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Matt Hughston | Openside Flanker | Rugby United New York |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Cam Dolan | No8 | New Orleans Gold |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Mike Petri | Scrum-half | Rugby United New York |
align=center|{{Flagicon|NZL}} Sam Malcolm | Fly-half | Toronto Arrows |
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Dan Moor | Blindside Wing | Toronto Arrows |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Shalom Suniula | Inside Center | Seattle Seawolves |
align=center|{{Flagicon|USA}} Ryan Matyas | Outside Center | San Diego Legion |
align=center|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Brock Staller | Openside Wing | Seattle Seawolves |
align=center|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Mathew Turner | Fullback | Seattle Seawolves |
Attendances
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Team | Stadium || Capacity || Total Attendance || Average Attendance || % Capacity | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin Elite | Dell Diamond Toyota Field | 11,500 8,296 | 4,560 1,000 | 894 1,000 | style="text-align:center;" | 7% 12% |
Glendale Raptors | Infinity Park | 5,000 | 19,704 | 2,463 | style="text-align:center;" | 49% |
Houston SaberCats | Constellation Field Dyer Stadium Aveva Stadium | 7,500 6,000 4,000 | 3,900 1,000 5,382 | 975 1,000 1,794 | style="text-align:center;" | 13% 17% 45% |
New Orleans Gold | Gold Stadium | 3,000 | 12,857 | 1,428 | style="text-align:center;" | 47% |
Rugby United New York | MCU Park | 7,000 | 14,184 | 1,773 | style="text-align:center;" | 25% |
San Diego Legion | Torero Stadium | 6,000 | 30,425 | 3,043 | style="text-align:center;" | 51% |
Seattle Seawolves | Starfire Stadium | 3,800 | 29,873 | 3,734 | style="text-align:center;" | 98% |
Toronto Arrows | York Lions Stadium Lamport Stadium | 3,700 9,600 | 7,655 9,953 | 1,913 2,488 | style="text-align:center;" | 51% 26% |
Utah Warriors | Zions Bank Stadium | 5,000 | 19,448 | 2,431 | style="text-align:center;" | 49% |
Notes:
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References
{{reflist|25em|refs=
|title=Major League Rugby to announce 2019 schedule
|url=https://www.usmlr.com/news/mlr-to-announce-2019-schedule-1
|website=USMLR |accessdate=November 8, 2018
}}
|last1=Davidson |first1=Neil
|title=Toronto Arrows open inaugural Major League Rugby season with eight road games
|url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/toronto-arrows-to-start-life-in-major-league-rugby-with-eight-straight-road-games
|accessdate=November 8, 2018
|work=National Post
|date=November 7, 2018
}}
}}
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