California Legion coverage from California Sports Blog. Representing California and competing in Major League Rugby, this category includes breaking news, previews, recaps, analysis, injuries, transactions, standings and major franchise developments. Statewide MLR club formed for 2026.
California Legion appointed Glen Jackson head coach for the 2027 season, the club announced Sept. 20. Jackson joins after serving as head coach of the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby…
Read story →California Legion’s Cassh Maluia was selected to make his USA Men’s Eagles debut against Canada, the club announced Sept. 17. He was named to start at inside center for the…
Read story →California Legion’s Oct. 9 feature revisited Cassh Maluia’s path from NFL linebacker to USA international rugby player. The interview followed his first Eagles appearance against Canada.
Read story →Cassh Maluia transitioned from an NFL linebacker to making his debut for the USA Eagles rugby union team against Canada, showcasing a successful athletic crossover with aspirations for the 2027…
Read story →Former international referee and Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has been named head coach of California Legion for the 2027 Major League Rugby season, bringing extensive playing, officiating, and…
Read story →USA Eagles center Taveti Lopeti discusses lessons from 63-14 loss to Japan and readies for key Pacific Nations Cup match versus Canada ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027.
Read story →California Legion drafted Coby Baker, a 6-foot-1, 240-pound center from Cal Poly, in the 2026 MLR Collegiate Draft. A two-time Rudy Scholz Award finalist, Baker has represented USA at U20…
Read story →The USA Men's Eagles rugby team will face Japan Brave Blossoms in the Pacific Nations Cup opener in Osaka, seeking to break a decade-long losing streak as they prepare for…
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