2019 Major League Rugby season

The 2019 Major League Rugby season was the second season of Major League Rugby, the professional rugby union competition sanctioned by USA Rugby. The regular season began on January 26 and concluded on June 2.

2019 Major League Rugby season
CountriesUnited States (8 teams)
Canada (1 team)
DateJanuary 26 – June 16
ChampionsSeattle Seawolves
(2nd title)
Runners-upSan Diego Legion
Matches played75
Attendance159,941
(average 2,133 per match)
Highest attendance6,000
San Diego v Seattle (16th June 2019)
Lowest attendance578
Austin v San Diego (22nd February 2019)
Top point scorerBrock Staller (223)
Top try scorerJohn Ryberg & Dylan Fawsitt (13)
Official website
www.usmlr.com

Two teams made their debut in 2019, the Toronto Arrows and Rugby United New York. The Seattle Seawolves won the championship for the second consecutive season, defeating the San Diego Legion 26-23 on June 16.

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