Welcome back to A&D Podcast! This week, Austin and Dietrich break down all the action from an exciting Week 2 of Major League Rugby, where teams are starting to show their true colors. Some squads are still struggling to find their footing, while others are already making a statement. From upsets to tactical masterclasses, we cover every match in detail.

• Anthem RC vs. Miami Sharks – A battle of two teams still trying to find their place in the league, and unfortunately, it showed. Sloppy play, missed opportunities, and costly mistakes defined this matchup, with one team managing to capitalize just enough to get the win. Can either of these expansion teams find stability before the season gets away from them?

• Utah Warriors vs. NOLA Gold – Two of the most unpredictable teams in MLR clashed in a head-scratching showdown. One week they look like contenders, the next they struggle with the basics. Utah’s backs proved to be the difference-makers, slicing through NOLA’s defense to steal a win. But will either of these teams find consistency, or is this rollercoaster ride just beginning?

• Old Glory DC vs. San Diego Legion – Old Glory came into this matchup with a clear plan: dominate up front with a physical, smash-mouth forward game. And for a while, it worked. But San Diego’s speedsters flipped the script, exploiting gaps and outrunning the DC defense to snatch victory away. Did Old Glory miss an opportunity here, or was this a case of San Diego proving they can win in multiple ways?

• Houston SaberCats vs. Seattle Seawolves – This was a battle between two teams that know exactly who they are. Houston’s aggressive, high-energy playstyle went head-to-head with Seattle’s structured, disciplined approach. The result? A match that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With both teams looking like playoff contenders, could this be a preview of bigger battles to come?

• Chicago Hounds vs. New England Free Jacks – Chicago came into this one with a clear strategy—an air-raid offense that leaned heavily on kicking and territory control. And it worked. The Hounds executed their game plan to perfection, catching New England off guard and proving that the kicking game isn’t dead in modern rugby. But was this a one-time success, or have the Hounds unlocked a formula that could carry them through the season?

With Week 2 in the books, we break down the biggest takeaways, the players who stood out, and what these results mean moving forward. Who’s on the rise, who’s got work to do, and what should we expect in Week 3?

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