Round 8 of Major League Rugby brought the drama—from rain-soaked battles to full-throttle offensive showdowns. Austin and Dietrich break down the biggest storylines and standout moments from each matchup:

🌧️ Free Jacks vs Legion – In a match where the weather seemed to have its agenda, New England proved masterful in the mess, dominating set pieces and capitalizing on San Diego’s inability to finish. But how much did the conditions impact the outcome?

⚖️ NOLA Gold vs Old Glory DC – Two inconsistent teams delivered a predictably unpredictable contest. NOLA struck first and held on late, but did either team show signs of breaking their boom-or-bust pattern?

⚡ Sabercats vs Sharks – Miami blitzed Houston for 60 minutes with speed and tactical control, only to nearly let it slip late. Houston's power game is still dangerous, but are we starting to see some structural cracks?

🚀 Utah Warriors vs RFCLA – Marching up and down the field was the theme early, but Utah’s ability to convert in the red zone made all the difference. Is this a sign that the Warriors are becoming true closers?

All that, plus some mid-season thoughts, key takeaways, and a look ahead at who’s hot, who’s not, and who needs to clean it up before it’s too late.

🎧 Tune in for all the insight, banter, and MLR love you expect from the A&D Podcast!

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