Chicago Hounds hooker Dylan Fawsitt became the first player in MLR history to make appearances in the competition. Image credit Chicago Hounds and Laura Stroud. Over the weekend there were four Major League Rugby MLR matches on the schedule as the second week of the season took place. Here are five takeaways from across the pond from Week 2 of the MLR season. In recognition of his longevity in MLR, Fawsitt was honoured with a day wholly dedicated to him when the Utah Warriors rolled into town.
After entering the pitch with his two children in hand, Fawsitt was unable to prevent his team succumbing to a loss, but did cross the whitewash in the 25th minute to get every supporter in attendance at SeatGeek Stadium up on their feet. Taking plenty of time at the end of the game to sign autographs, take photographs and receive lots of adulation, it was the perfect recognition of a true great of American rugby.
Think the Grim Reaper if they were an Anthem supporter. With a blue skull mask, white robe, blue oversized chain and team flag, he made an impression. If that clobber was not enough, when Sunday rolled around there were Chicago Hounds fans in green wrestling masks or green furs.
The year-old scored 17 points, made 85 metres, beat eight defenders and made two clean breaks in the effort. Already banking two bonus-point wins, this San Diego team look to have a different edge to past iterations of the Legion, all that is left to do now is maintain this form.
After both being on the losing side a week ago, the Miami Sharks and Houston SaberCats registered their first wins of Completing a comeback in the second half thanks to Manuel Ardao and Ben Bonasso tries, the side held their nerve to beat their visitors Two teams striving for success in , both can now shed that opening weekend loss and set the wheels in motion for the rest of the year.
