‍📰 HEADLINES

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Week 5 Takeaways:

• Bye Week: LA, NE, NOLA, and Utah.

• Anthem: Americans Junior Gafa and David Still scored tries as Anthem earned their second table point of the season.

• Chicago: MLR rookie Noah Brown scored two tries and USA international Ben Landry made his first appearance of the season for the Hounds.

• Dallas: Fullback Vaughen Issacs gained over 100 meters and scored a try for the Jackals.

• DC: Loosehead prop Jack Iscaro reached 50 club appearances and hooker Facundo Gattas scored two tries.

• Houston: Flanker Emmanuel Albert scored two tries for the SaberCats.

• Miami: Flyhalf Felipe Etcheverry scored 16 points, including a try, but missed five kicks (four penalties and a conversion).

• San Diego: USA international wing Ryan James gained over 100 meters and center Ethan Grayson gained 80 meters and scored a try.

• Seattle: Trailing by 26 points, the Seawolves ripped off 34 straight points, including a try from wing Jade Stighling, to earn the come-from-behind victory.

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USA RUGBY

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Women's Eagles: USA Women's Eagles Power Through to 38-12 Win over South Africa (USA Rugby)

• Takeaway: The USA Women's Eagles opened 2024 with a dominant win over the Springboks Women. Player of the Match Georgie Perris-Redding scored a hat trick.

• Milestones: Prop Charli Jacoby and center Gabby Cantorna both earned their 25th caps, while Cassidy Bargell and Amanda Berta made their debuts.

• Next Up: Canada in LA on April 28th for the opener of the Pacific Four Series.

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COLLEGE RUGBY

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D1 Elite: It's Life vs. Lindenwood Once More in D1 Elite (Goff Rugby Report)

• Takeaway: Life will meet Lindenwood for the D1 Elite Final in Houston May 4-5 after Life beat Central Washington 28-3 and Lindenwood beat BYU 75-12 in the semifinals.

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WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS

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Week 2 Recap: England Run in Eight Tries to Demolish Wales in Women's Six Nations (The Guardian)

• Takeaway: England, who have won 25 straight Six Nations matches, and France are atop the standings after two rounds.

• Italy: Vecchini Scores Two Tries as Italy Holds Off Ireland for Women's Six Nations Win (The Guardian)

• France: Arbey and Gros See France Past Scotland (Women's Six Nations)

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✅ MLR WEEK 5 RECAP

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WEEK 5 RESULTS

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‍🏉 Dallas 27 - 30 Houston

‍💯 Scorigami

‍📰 Match Recap (Americas Rugby News)

🎥 Match Highlights (TRN)

‍✅ Rugby Morning Pick: Houston by 12

‍🎱 Pools: 97% of players picked Houston

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🏉 Anthem 32 - 46 DC

‍💯 Scorigami

‍📰 Match Recap (Americas Rugby News)

🎥 Match Highlights (TRN)

‍✅ Rugby Morning Pick: DC by 35

‍🎱 Pools: 94% of players picked DC

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‍🏉 Chicago 26 - 34 Seattle

‍📰 Match Recap (Americas Rugby News)

🎥 Match Highlights (TRN)

‍✅ Rugby Morning Pick: Seattle by 8

‍🎱 Pools: 95% of players picked Seattle

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🏉 Miami 21 - 22 San Diego

‍📰 Match Recap (Americas Rugby News)

🎥 Match Highlights (TRN)

‍✅ Rugby Morning Pick: SD by 5

‍🎱 Pools: 95% of players picked SD

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‍Week 5 Picks:   4 ✅   0 ❌
Season Total:  23 ✅  5 ❌