Weekend Preview

Somewhat delayed due to a fun campout and hike in the white mountains, but before Sunday’s kickoffs, here’s where everyone landed — consensus picks, tight splits, and the bold underdogs.

Picks at a glance

Match Away picks Home picks Notes
New England Free Jacks @ Anthem Rugby Carolina New England Free Jacks (77%) Anthem Rugby Carolina (19%) Outlier
Seattle Seawolves @ Chicago Hounds Seattle Seawolves (15%) Chicago Hounds (85%) Consensus · Outlier
Old Glory DC @ California Legion Old Glory DC (19%) California Legion (81%) Consensus · Outlier

Highlights

  • Most divided: New England Free Jacks @ Anthem Rugby Carolina (77% / 19%)
  • Biggest consensus: Chicago Hounds in Seattle Seawolves @ Chicago Hounds (85%)
  • Bozo6 is riding with New England Free Jacks, Chicago Hounds, California Legion
  • Definitely Not a Ranger - Rugby Morning is riding with Anthem Rugby Carolina, Chicago Hounds, Old Glory DC — including 2 underdogs
  • Diamond Dave is riding with New England Free Jacks, Chicago Hounds, California Legion
  • freejack fitzy is riding with New England Free Jacks, Chicago Hounds, California Legion. (Reigning Champ)
  • Ranger Bunny is riding with Anthem Rugby Carolina, Seattle Seawolves, California Legion — including 2 underdogs
  • Ranger John is riding with New England Free Jacks, Seattle Seawolves, Old Glory DC — including 2 underdogs
  • Ranger Payne is riding with New England Free Jacks, Seattle Seawolves, California Legion — including 1 underdog
  • Uncle Phil is riding with New England Free Jacks, Chicago Hounds, California Legion

Last week’s top finishers to watch

These Rangers scored points in Week 8, are not already featured above, and here’s where they landed this week:

  • P_Reggie (after scoring 4 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, CAL
  • Pingree Panthers (after scoring 4 last week) picked ARC, CHI, CAL
  • Becca (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, SEA, OGDC
  • Ranger Dingo (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, CAL
  • Ranger Kathy (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, OGDC
  • Ranger Lil Payne (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, OGDC
  • Ranger Muppet (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, CAL
  • Ross (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, CAL
  • RuckNRoll (after scoring 2 last week) picked ARC, CHI, CAL
  • The Rucking Goat (after scoring 2 last week) picked NEFJ, CHI, CAL

Matchup history

  • New England Free Jacks @ Anthem Rugby Carolina: New England Free Jacks leads the all-time series 5-0-0. The crowd is siding with the historical edge
  • Seattle Seawolves @ Chicago Hounds: Seattle Seawolves leads the all-time series 4-1-0. The crowd is going against the historical record
  • Old Glory DC @ California Legion: California Legion leads the all-time series 1-0-0. The crowd is siding with the historical edge

The Old Mate

The MLR Supporters Challenge Cup (The Old Mate) will be on the line this weekend as Chicago Hounds host Seattle Seawolves.

Chicago Hounds enters the match on a 5-defense streak, looking to extend the reign.

The Rangers are leaning Chicago Hounds (85%) over Seattle Seawolves (15%).

Season leaderboard (top 10)

  1. UnforgivenPotato — 18
  2. freejack fitzy — 17
  3. RuckNRoll — 17
  4. The Rucking Goat — 16
  5. Becca — 15
  6. Ranger Lil Payne — 15
  7. Ranger Payne — 15
  8. Ranger Bunny — 14
  9. Ranger X — 14
  10. TFR Supreme Commissioner Ye — 14