The top 45 players throughout the season were selected to make up the first, second, and honorable mention All-MLR teams. The selections were voted on by a group made up of MLR media, referees, and stats specialists.

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New England Free Jacks vs old glory dc | saturday, Mar 9 at 2:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And NBC Sports Boston and Monumental Sports

Utah Warriros vs Chicago Hounds | saturday, mar 9 at 4:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And KYMU and Marquee Plus

NOLA GOLD vs Anthem RC | saturday, Mar 9 at 4:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And YURVIEW

Seattle Seawolves vs Miami sharks | satruday, mar 9 at 10:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And Bally Sports Florida

Dallas Jackals vs San Diego Legion | sunday, Mar 10 at 4:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And YURVIEW

Rugby fc los angeles vs Houston sabercats | sunday, mar 10 at 6:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And Bally Sports West

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Date	Away Team	Home Team	Air Time (EST)	Network
March 2	Utah	Houston	8 PM	Fox Sports 2
March 16	RFC Los Angeles	San Diego	10 PM	Fox Sports 2
March 22	Houston	Seattle	10:30 PM	Fox Sports 2
March 31	San Diego	Miami	6 PM	Fox Sports 1
April 5	Dallas	Seattle	10:30 PM	Fox Sports 2
April 14	Seattle	RFC Los Angeles	6 PM	Fox Sports 2
April 21	Utah	San Diego	6 PM	Fox Sports 2
April 26	Old Glory DC	Utah	9 PM	Fox Sports 1
May 4	Miami	Old Glory DC	6 PM	Fox Sports 2
May 5	Chicago	New England	12 PM	Fox Sports 2
May 18	RFC Los Angeles	Anthem RC	7 PM	Fox Sports 2
May 25	New England	Miami	7 PM	Fox Sports
May 26	San Diego	RFC Los Angeles	6 PM	Fox Sports 1
June 8	RFC Los Angeles	Houston	8 PM	Fox Sports 2
June 9	Anthem RC	San Diego	4 PM	Fox Sports 1
June 14	Old Glory DC	Dallas	8:30 PM	Fox Sports 2
June 15	San Diego	Chicago	7 PM	Fox Sports 1
June 16	Utah	New England	3 PM	Fox Sports 1
June 22	New England	NOLA Gold	6 PM	Fox Sports 2
June 28	RFC Los Angeles	Utah	10:30 PM	Fox Sports 2
June 29	Seattle	San Diego	10 PM	Fox Sports 2

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“Major League Rugby is forever grateful to rugby fans, sports enthusiasts, and partners in Atlanta for their unwavering support of Rugby ATL over the past four seasons,” said Major League Rugby CEO Nic Benson. “We are proud of the  impact made by our players and grassroots progress throughout the community. Atlanta will remain a promising market for any future ownership group as the league continues to expand.”

After the passing of Rugby ATL chairman and majority owner Marcus Calloway in 2021, an investment group acquired control of the franchise on an interim basis. The move provided stability and kept Rugby ATL operational until a permanent ownership group was recently identified.

“First and foremost, we want to thank our amazing and dedicated fans – we would have never made it this far without them. Their commitment and that of our partners has been nothing short of incredible.” said Amanda Windsor White, Rugby ATL President. “Atlanta is a dynamic market, and its passion for sports, along with its vibrant culture with a global influence, is undeniable, and we’re grateful to have called it home for the past four years.”

Rugby ATL joined MLR in 2020, after the league announced its expansion status in 2018. In 2021, Rugby ATL reached the MLR Championship Final, eventually losing 31-17.

MLR is currently working with players and staff to provide the best next steps for each individual impacted by this move.

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Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The League consists of 13 rugby teams, with the newest expansion team, the Miami Sharks, entering in 2024. Matches are televised on Fox Sports, among other national and local market platforms. Select matches are available to stream live in North America on The Rugby Network, and all matches are available on The Rugby Network for international fans. MLR prides itself in fostering intense, high-stakes competition, while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition. For more information about MLR, visit www.MajorLeague.Rugby

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After the conclusion of the 2023 Major League Rugby season, to kick off the End of Season Awards, here is a closer look at the All-MLR First Team.

LOOSEHEAD PROP | JACK ISCARO, OLD GLORY DC

In a season in which Old Glory DC turned things around in emphatic fashion, Jack Iscaro stood above the rest with his efforts.
Involved in all 18 of his team’s games in 2023, the prop forward was a safe pair of hands at the scrum, helping the side to set out their stall on the way to the postseason for the first time.
At 25, the DC native is already a significant part of the Old Glory Machine, and supporters will be hoping that Iscaro will continue to be a major influence in the years to come.

HOOKER | DYLAN FAWSITT, NEW YORK IRONWORKERS

Scoring nine tries in 2023, Dylan Fawsitt continued to be a force in the front-row as the New York Ironworkers set out to protect their crown as the 2022 champions.
Starting in each of the 17 games he played in, the 32-year-old USA Eagle got his team’s set-piece rolling and was even deployed at No.8 at times because of his abilities will ball-in-hand.
Carrying the ball 105 times, Fawsitt gained 527 meters and even made 158 tackles, continuing his run as one of the league’s most consistent players.

TIGHTHEAD PROP | JUAN PABLO ZEISS, DALLAS JACKALS

For a second season in a row, Juan Pablo Zeiss finds himself in the All-MLR First Team. The Argentine picked up where he left off when moving from the Houston SaberCats to be part of Agustin Cavalieri’s Dallas Jackals.
Starting in 14 matches, the 33-year-old continued to be a rock at the scrum and helped the team that calls Choctaw Stadium home, pick up their first two MLR wins.

LEFT LOCK | SAM GOLLA, DALLAS JACKALS

In his first MLR season, the 2022 first-overall draft pick stepped into professional rugby relatively easily.
Starting in 16 games, the lock forward made 213 tackles for his team and scored three tries as the side grew under new coaching and turned their back on 2022.
An impressive player for the Jackals, Golla was rewarded with a USA call-up for his efforts and is one of the most exciting prospects in the league.

RIGHT LOCK | JOHAN MOMSEN, RUGBY ATL

Once again, Johan Momsen was imperious in the second-row. In his third season with Rugby ATL, the South African played in another 15 MLR matches and continued to display a well-rounded game.
In attack, the 27-year-old ran for 518 meters, made 169 tackles, and won seven turnovers. While it was not a vintage season for ATL, who finished 15 points from the playoffs, Momsen remained a leading light.

BLINDSIDE FLANKER | CHRISTIAN POIDEVIN, SAN DIEGO LEGION

Helping San Diego Legion back to the Championship Final for the first time since 2019, Christian Poidevin impressed massively as Danny Lee’s team finished as runners-up.
Playing in 12 matches, the Australian made 138 tackles, 11 of which were dominant, a staggering 15 turnovers in defense, and 11 turnovers at the breakdown.

OPENSIDE FLANKER | LANCE WILLIAMS, UTAH WARRIORS

Last season, Lance Williams made the All-MLR First Team thanks to a career year. This season, the 30-year-old maintained that form to be named in the team for a successive campaign.
Coming into 2023, Williams had freshly been capped as a USA Sevens Eagle and carried that confidence onto the pitch with the Utah Warriors. Starting 14 games, Williams scored five tries, ran for 630 meters, and made 178 tackles.

NO.8 | WIAN CONRADIE, NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS

Starting in 16 matches, Namibia international Wian Conradie was faultless for the New England Free Jacks as the side went on to lift the MLR Shield for the first time in Chicago.
From 216 carries, Conradie ran for an astonishing 1560 meters, beating 21 defenders and scoring seven tries in the process.
Even making 234 tackles in defense, it was a massively impressive campaign for the 28-year-old who now goes into Rugby World Cup 2023 preparations in fine form.

SCRUM-HALF | RICHARD JUDD, SAN DIEGO LEGION

To marshal San Diego Legion in 2023, the team turned to Richard Judd. A veteran of professional rugby in his native New Zealand and Japan, the 31-year-old produced impeccable performance after impeccable performance for head coach, Danny Lee.
Starting in all of the 14 games he was involved with, Judd bagged seven tries for his team and consistently kept his team on the front foot consistently as they charged to an 11-game unbeaten run across the regular season and an unbeaten campaign at Snapdragon Stadium.

FLY-HALF | JAYSON POTROZ, NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS

In his first MLR season, Jayson Potroz enjoyed a mesmeric campaign for the New England Free Jacks on the team’s way to lifting the Shield.
Player of the Match in the Championship Final, Potroz was simply unflappable. Starting 16 matches, the 31-year-old kicked 47 conversions and 15 penalties while running for over 1000 meters.
But while stats tell one part of the story, the playmaker’s natural ability to control the game and launch scintillating attacks at will, sets him apart from the crowd.

LEFT WING | NATE AUGSPURGER, SAN DIEGO LEGION

In his sixth season with the San Diego Legion, Nate Augspurger excelled and moved to the wing for Danny Lee’s team.
Crossing the try line on 11 occasions, the 33-year-old was a constant threat for the team, combining to devastating effect with his teammates and using his decade’s worth of experience to good effect.
Running for 1859 meters, Augspurger made an average of 12 meters with ball-in-hand and beat 48 defenders.

INSIDE CENTER | LE ROUX MALAN, NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS

In spite of missing several matches because of injury, Le Roux Malan finished the 2023 season in fantastic form and scored the try, which won the New England Free Jacks a title.
Starting in 10 matches and scoring nine tries, the Namibia international ran for 1132 meters and beat 22 defenders, the 24-year-old devastating in attack for Scott Mathie’s side, his potential seemingly growing with every outing.

OUTSIDE CENTER | BEN LESAGE, NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS

His first season at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Ben LeSage was a force of nature for the New England Free Jacks as the side traveled the road to success.
As we have seen since the center’s first foray into MLR with the Toronto Arrows, LeSage does every facet of the game well.
Running for 822 meters, making 105 tackles, and winning 10 turnovers for the 15 games he was in, there was much to like from the 27-year-old.

RIGHT WING | TOMAS AOAKE, SAN DIEGO LEGION

Much like his teammate on the other wing, Tomas Aoake crossed the whitewash on 11 occasions for the San Diego Legion.
A potent threat for the Californians, the 27-year-old New Zealander is in just his second season with the team and started in 15 matches.
Scoring two tries in the Western Conference Final, Aoake was the beneficiary of a hardened Legion forward pack, running for 1352 meters and beating 51 defenders.

FULL-BACK | MIKEY TE’O, SAN DIEGO LEGION

Playing in 18 games for the San Diego Legion as the team returned to the Championship Final, Mikey Te’o was back to his best in 2023.
Scoring six tries, the 29-year-old was a secondary playmaker at full-back, helping his teammates across the try line and helping the side to the top of the Western Conference.
Two years after his Player of the Year recognition, the anticipation of Te’o taking the league by storm again in 2024 is high.

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The top 45 players throughout the season were selected to make up the first, second, and honorable mention All-MLR teams. The selections were voted on by a group made up of MLR media, referees, and stats specialists.

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Dallas Jackals vs Chicago hounds | Saturday, june 17 at 6:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And KTXA and Marquee Sports Network

Old Glory DC vs Rugby ATL | saturday, june 17 at 7:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And MASN 2

Toronto arrows vs NOla gold | saturday, june 17 at 7:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And YurView

Canada: TSN, TSN.ca, TSN App

New england free jacks vs houston sabercats | sunday, june 18 at 1:30 PM ET

US TV: FS1

Outside the US: The Rugby Network

Following a 24-hour tape delay, the match will be available to stream for all viewers on The Rugby Network.

New york ironworkers vs utah warriors | Sunday, june 18 at 3:00 PM ET

Everywhere Live and Free: The Rugby Network

And MSG and KMYU

San deigo legion vs seattle seawolves | Sunday, june 18 at 7:00 PM ET

US TV: FS1

Outside the US: The Rugby Network

Following a 24-hour tape delay, the match will be available to stream for all viewers on The Rugby Network.

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