James Deeley
@jamdelay.bsky.social
Rugby & Hockey fan. British living in Toronto. Major League Rugby content creator - #NARDB
https://narugbydb.com
https://narugbydb.com
If I had a nickel for every player that has transitioned to coaching their #MLR team today, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice.
I suspect the #FreeJacks will be starting their Player Announcements shortly!
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #Rugby
I suspect the #FreeJacks will be starting their Player Announcements shortly!
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #Rugby
The #NEFreeJacks announce their staff for #MLR2026!
2025 #MLR Coach of the Year Ryan Martin stays (unsurprisingly), assisted by Day 1 #FreeJacks stalwart Josh Larsen who transitions from player to coach!
A 3x MLR Champion with NE, Larsen played in MLR from 2019-2025!
#MLRStats #LetsRide
2025 #MLR Coach of the Year Ryan Martin stays (unsurprisingly), assisted by Day 1 #FreeJacks stalwart Josh Larsen who transitions from player to coach!
A 3x MLR Champion with NE, Larsen played in MLR from 2019-2025!
#MLRStats #LetsRide
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Steff Hughes is actually remaining with @oldglorydc.bsky.social, but not as a player!
The Flags have announced that Hughes will serve as their Attack & Backs Coach for the #MLR2026 season!
#MLRStats #OldGloryDC #MLR #Rugby
The Flags have announced that Hughes will serve as their Attack & Backs Coach for the #MLR2026 season!
#MLRStats #OldGloryDC #MLR #Rugby
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Steff Hughes is actually remaining with @oldglorydc.bsky.social, but not as a player!
The Flags have announced that Hughes will serve as their Attack & Backs Coach for the #MLR2026 season!
#MLRStats #OldGloryDC #MLR #Rugby
The Flags have announced that Hughes will serve as their Attack & Backs Coach for the #MLR2026 season!
#MLRStats #OldGloryDC #MLR #Rugby
ICYMI: The accompanying @narugbydb.com article for this summary is available at the link below, adding a bit more detail and context to all these moves!
narugbydb.com/mlr-player-m...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #MLR #Rugby
narugbydb.com/mlr-player-m...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #MLR #Rugby
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
ICYMI: The accompanying @narugbydb.com article for this summary is available at the link below, adding a bit more detail and context to all these moves!
narugbydb.com/mlr-player-m...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #MLR #Rugby
narugbydb.com/mlr-player-m...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #NARDB #MLR #Rugby
It's the first time this #MLR offseason that Player Move Summaries have come in back-to-back weeks, thanks to an uptick in activity!
There are still three teams that are very quiet, though...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #NARDB
There are still three teams that are very quiet, though...
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #NARDB
Player Moves around #MLR: November 3-9, 2025!
@anthemrugby.bsky.social, the #ChicagoHounds, and @oldglorydc.bsky.social stay busy for the 2nd week in a row, with 4 new signings and 5 re-signings between them!
A single departure as Richard Judd heads to RC Vannes in France!
#MLRStats #MLR2026
@anthemrugby.bsky.social, the #ChicagoHounds, and @oldglorydc.bsky.social stay busy for the 2nd week in a row, with 4 new signings and 5 re-signings between them!
A single departure as Richard Judd heads to RC Vannes in France!
#MLRStats #MLR2026
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#MLR sides that have folded following their best-ever season:
🟧 #AustinGilgronis (DSQ) - 2022 (58pts)
🐺 #DallasJackals - 2024 (Conf Final)
😼 #HoustonSaberCats - 2025 (Runner Up)
🦈 #MiamiSharks - 2025 (Conf SF)
👹 #UtahWarriors - 2025 (Conf Final)
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR #Rugby
🟧 #AustinGilgronis (DSQ) - 2022 (58pts)
🐺 #DallasJackals - 2024 (Conf Final)
😼 #HoustonSaberCats - 2025 (Runner Up)
🦈 #MiamiSharks - 2025 (Conf SF)
👹 #UtahWarriors - 2025 (Conf Final)
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR #Rugby
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#MLR sides that have folded following their best-ever season:
🟧 #AustinGilgronis (DSQ) - 2022 (58pts)
🐺 #DallasJackals - 2024 (Conf Final)
😼 #HoustonSaberCats - 2025 (Runner Up)
🦈 #MiamiSharks - 2025 (Conf SF)
👹 #UtahWarriors - 2025 (Conf Final)
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR #Rugby
🟧 #AustinGilgronis (DSQ) - 2022 (58pts)
🐺 #DallasJackals - 2024 (Conf Final)
😼 #HoustonSaberCats - 2025 (Runner Up)
🦈 #MiamiSharks - 2025 (Conf SF)
👹 #UtahWarriors - 2025 (Conf Final)
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR #Rugby
Pretty odd that there hasn't been anything from #MLR themselves on this, because it sounds like a brilliant idea!
I'm very glad that ESPN seem to be giving rugby a bit more coverage, and think Will & Co are going to smash it!
#MLR2026
I'm very glad that ESPN seem to be giving rugby a bit more coverage, and think Will & Co are going to smash it!
#MLR2026
New for #MLR2026: Sunday Night Rugby!
Hosted by Will Hooley, the 'elevated broadcast' will include pre-match and post-match shows with a dedicated crew and will continue through the regular season and 'at least some of the post-season'.
Sounds promising!
www.forbes.com/sites/vitasc...
#MLR
Hosted by Will Hooley, the 'elevated broadcast' will include pre-match and post-match shows with a dedicated crew and will continue through the regular season and 'at least some of the post-season'.
Sounds promising!
www.forbes.com/sites/vitasc...
#MLR
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Reposted by James Deeley
On a brighter note, @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the addition of USA Sevens star Malacchi Esdale for #MLR2026!
Esdale has 43 #MLR appearances to date across 4 seasons, and scored a career high 6 tries in 15 games for @seawolves.rugby in 2025!
#MLRStats #AnthemCountry
Esdale has 43 #MLR appearances to date across 4 seasons, and scored a career high 6 tries in 15 games for @seawolves.rugby in 2025!
#MLRStats #AnthemCountry
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On a brighter note, @anthemrugby.bsky.social announce the addition of USA Sevens star Malacchi Esdale for #MLR2026!
Esdale has 43 #MLR appearances to date across 4 seasons, and scored a career high 6 tries in 15 games for @seawolves.rugby in 2025!
#MLRStats #AnthemCountry
Esdale has 43 #MLR appearances to date across 4 seasons, and scored a career high 6 tries in 15 games for @seawolves.rugby in 2025!
#MLRStats #AnthemCountry
Reposted by James Deeley
This statement from #MLR a month ago is all the more interesting now.
I have no doubt that the #UtahWarriors were committed to #MLR2026, but this statement was made knowing that the team had not yet secured the necessary investment?
Next year NEEDS to be a reset. New leadership is needed.
I have no doubt that the #UtahWarriors were committed to #MLR2026, but this statement was made knowing that the team had not yet secured the necessary investment?
Next year NEEDS to be a reset. New leadership is needed.
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This statement from #MLR a month ago is all the more interesting now.
I have no doubt that the #UtahWarriors were committed to #MLR2026, but this statement was made knowing that the team had not yet secured the necessary investment?
Next year NEEDS to be a reset. New leadership is needed.
I have no doubt that the #UtahWarriors were committed to #MLR2026, but this statement was made knowing that the team had not yet secured the necessary investment?
Next year NEEDS to be a reset. New leadership is needed.
The #UtahWarriors confirm their withdrawal from
#MLR on IG, leaving the league with 6 teams for #MLR2026.
@seawolves.rugby remain as the league's only Founding Member. I hope all players and staff land on their feet, and as for the fans, I know what this feels like💔
#ForTheNation
#MLR on IG, leaving the league with 6 teams for #MLR2026.
@seawolves.rugby remain as the league's only Founding Member. I hope all players and staff land on their feet, and as for the fans, I know what this feels like💔
#ForTheNation
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The #UtahWarriors confirm their withdrawal from
#MLR on IG, leaving the league with 6 teams for #MLR2026.
@seawolves.rugby remain as the league's only Founding Member. I hope all players and staff land on their feet, and as for the fans, I know what this feels like💔
#ForTheNation
#MLR on IG, leaving the league with 6 teams for #MLR2026.
@seawolves.rugby remain as the league's only Founding Member. I hope all players and staff land on their feet, and as for the fans, I know what this feels like💔
#ForTheNation
I'm hearing from multiple sources that the #UtahWarriors will not compete in #MLR2026.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm hearing from multiple sources that the #UtahWarriors will not compete in #MLR2026.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
They were granted an extension to secure new funding, while has not materialised. This puts #MLR down to 6 teams, their lowest ever. I hope all players and staff land on their feet.
The #MLR Disciplinary page has been updated and it already has one interesting entry!
The #FreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to
@anthemrugby.bsky.social!
The #FreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to
@anthemrugby.bsky.social!
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The #MLR Disciplinary page has been updated and it already has one interesting entry!
The #FreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to
@anthemrugby.bsky.social!
The #FreeJacks have been penalised for violating the League's Anti-Tempering Policy, receiving a Salary Cap Deduction for #MLR2026, and their 2026 1st Rd Draft pick moves to
@anthemrugby.bsky.social!
Reposted by James Deeley
Reposted by James Deeley
The #ChicagoHounds announce the return of USA Eagle #584 Mark O’Keeffe, for #MLR2026!
The Irish 2x All-MLR wing/centre is one of the #MLR highest try scorers with 26 in his 81 games (68 starts) over 7 seasons and 4,770m gained in his career to date!
#MLRStats #Rugby #NARDB
The Irish 2x All-MLR wing/centre is one of the #MLR highest try scorers with 26 in his 81 games (68 starts) over 7 seasons and 4,770m gained in his career to date!
#MLRStats #Rugby #NARDB
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by James Deeley
. @anthemrugby.bsky.social begin their #MLR2026 Player announcements with the return of 2023 #MLR Rookie of the Year and USA Eagle #558, Sam Golla!
Golla recorded 187 tackles in 15 games with Anthem in 2025, now sitting on 517 in 41 MLR games and adding 8 tries!
#MLRStats #NARDB #Rugby
Golla recorded 187 tackles in 15 games with Anthem in 2025, now sitting on 517 in 41 MLR games and adding 8 tries!
#MLRStats #NARDB #Rugby
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As expected. The Chicago Hounds aren’t messing about ahead of #MLR2026!
The #ChicagoHounds confirm @rugbypass.bsky.social’s article from the other day, and have signed Chile’s top scorer Santiago Videla for #MLR2026!
More info on the 10/12/15 can be found at #NARDB using the link below!
narugbydb.com/player/santiag…#MLRStatst#MLRL#ChicagoHoundsds
More info on the 10/12/15 can be found at #NARDB using the link below!
narugbydb.com/player/santiag…#MLRStatst#MLRL#ChicagoHoundsds
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
As expected. The Chicago Hounds aren’t messing about ahead of #MLR2026!
Reposted by James Deeley
The #ChicagoHounds announce the signing of 2021 #MLR Champion and Western Conference winning Captain Nathan Den Hoedt for #MLR2026!
Den Hoedt has 70 starts in 74 games between LA (2021-22) and Houston (2023-25), scoring 5 tries with 147 tackles in #MLR2025 alone!
#MLRStats #NARDB
Den Hoedt has 70 starts in 74 games between LA (2021-22) and Houston (2023-25), scoring 5 tries with 147 tackles in #MLR2025 alone!
#MLRStats #NARDB
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Reposted by James Deeley
. @oldglorydc.bsky.social announce the signing of #MLR2025 Ironman & Runner-Up Max Schumacher for #MLR2026!
The 2nd overall pick in the 2023 #MLRDraft out of UC-Berkeley, Schumacher has 33 #MLR caps and scored 5 tries in 19 games for Houston in 2025 with over 500m gained!
#MLRStats #OGDC
The 2nd overall pick in the 2023 #MLRDraft out of UC-Berkeley, Schumacher has 33 #MLR caps and scored 5 tries in 19 games for Houston in 2025 with over 500m gained!
#MLRStats #OGDC
October 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
If/when this move is announced, Videla would be the first international player confirmed for #MLR2026!
It’d be a brilliant move from Chicago, who used 4/5 different players at 15 in 2025 but Videla solves that issue instantly!
#MLRStats #MLR #Rugby #NARDB
It’d be a brilliant move from Chicago, who used 4/5 different players at 15 in 2025 but Videla solves that issue instantly!
#MLRStats #MLR #Rugby #NARDB
. @rugbypass.bsky.social reveal that Miami Sharks top scorer Santiago Videla has signed with the #ChicagoHounds for #MLR2026!
The talismanic Chilean fly-half scored 120pts in 23 games for Miami between 2024-25 including 5 tries, and gained over 500m each season!
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR
The talismanic Chilean fly-half scored 120pts in 23 games for Miami between 2024-25 including 5 tries, and gained over 500m each season!
#MLRStats #MLR2026 #MLR
Chilean hero overlooks PREM as he chooses his next career step
Chilean utility back Santiago Videla will be a member of the Chicago Hounds pack for the next season, as he is close to penning a contract...
www.rugbypass.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM