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Utah is hosting 6 international rugby squads this weekend, and they're falling in love with the state
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 8:03 a.m.
America First Field in Sandy will host the final of the 2025 Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.
Utah Warriors will have a new coach after breakthrough 2025 season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 11:36 a.m.
Greg Cooper stepped down following the Warriors' 2025 campaign that saw the most wins in a single season in franchise history and the league's No. 1 seed in the MLR playoffs.
Retiring rugby pro Paul Lasike leaves lasting mark in Utah Warriors' playoff loss to Houston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 9:46 p.m.
Lasike's late-match try in the 76th minute was a highlight to remember in the Utah Warriors' 33-19 loss to the Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby's western conference final Saturday night.
Utah Warriors to host Major League Rugby's west final after holding off Seattle 23-21
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 11:16 p.m.
Jordan Trainor scored a pair of tries and D'Angelo Leuila converted two critical second-half penalty kicks as the Utah Warriors held off the Seattle Seawolves 23-21.
Utah Warriors' 1st home playoff match a chance to keep doing what's been working
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 6:51 p.m.
The Warriors will host the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday night for the home side's first Major League Rugby playoff match in four years, and their first home playoff match in the eighth-year franchise's history.
Top of the West: Utah Warriors clinch home playoff with 48-33 win over Los Angeles
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 7 - 10:42 p.m.
Joel Hodgson notched a match-high 18 points as the Utah Warriors clinched the No. 1 playoff seed from the West with a 48-33 win over RFC Los Angeles at Zions Bank Stadium.
Former BYU, NFL fullback Paul Lasike's final pro rugby match approaching
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:01 a.m.
The 34-year-old native of Auckland, New Zealand, announced his retirement from professional rugby this week after a career that took him to the NFL, England and around the world.
Utah Warriors clinch playoff berth with win in Joey Mano's 50th cap
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 11:15 p.m.
Mano was one of five try scorers as the Warriors cruised by second-year expansion outfit Anthem Rugby Carolina 31-10 to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2021.
Last-minute try hands Utah Warriors rare home loss to Seattle
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 10:35 p.m.
Rhyno Herbst scored a try in the final minute to help Seattle stun the Warriors, 28-24 at Zions Bank Stadium.
Why Utah was ideal host to showcase world rugby with Pacific Nations Cup final
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 3:47 p.m.
The United States will host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027, and a direct path towards qualification for that event will come to Salt Lake City this summer.
Utah Warriors' win streak snapped by DC in 3rd match in 8 days
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 6:48 p.m.
Utah's pro rugby squad capped its brutal "storm week" of three matches in eight days Sunday, but not without some collateral damage.
Utah Warriors hold off San Diego for 4th straight win, vault to top of Major League Rugby
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 10:31 p.m.
Logan Crowley's try with five minutes left Wednesday night helped the Warriors vault to the top of the table with a 38-31 win over San Diego at Zions Bank Stadium.
Joey Mano's hat trick rallies Utah Warriors by Chicago for 3rd straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 10:18 p.m.
Joey Mano scored a hat trick, and Utah scored 29-unanswered after the break to rally from a 31-12 deficit and take a 41-31 victory Saturday night over the Chicago Hounds.
Utah Warriors add another road win over San Diego to keep pace atop West
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 11:28 p.m.
Joe Mano was one of four try scorers, and D'Angelo Leuila had three conversions for 6 points as the Utah Warriors never trailed in a 31-18 win over the San Diego Legion.
Road Warriors: Utah's pro rugby squad pulls past LA to improve to 4-0 away from home
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 11:38 a.m.
D'Angelo Leuila scored 13 points off the tee, and Joe Mano scored a pair of tries as the Warriors overpowered RFC Los Angeles 45-28 to improve to 4-0 on the road.
Former BYU All-American in line for pro debut as Utah Warriors prepare for 'storm'
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 6:31 p.m.
It's all hands on deck as the Warriors gear up for seven games in 35 days, including four of them away from home. That includes Cole Semu, the All-American rookie out of BYU.
Utah Warriors drop 1st match of year in 37-17 loss to Houston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 4:44 p.m.
Joel Hodgson had a try and a conversion for 7 points to lead Utah (2-1, 10 points), and Tonga Kofe and Nic Benn each added a try for the Warriors.
Utah Warriors embrace 'ohana' home culture amid 2-0 start to Year 8
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 1 - 5:44 p.m.
Joe Mano continued his impressive run of form to start the season with three tries for a match-high 17 points, and Joel Hodgson came off the bench for 7 points for the Warriors.
Welcome back: Leuila's 15-point debut guides Utah Warriors past Chicago in season opener
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 23 - 6:10 p.m.
Joe Mano scored two tries, and newly-signed flyhalf D'Angelo Leuila had a match-high 15 points as the Warriors pulled past the Hounds 45-31 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.
After offseason of change, Warriors put new face forward in Major League Rugby's 8th season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 6:26 p.m.
Plenty of changes hit the Warriors during the offseason, including on the roster, in the broadcast booth, and in flyhalf Joel Hodgson's kicking style.
Here are the 40+ players that will suit up for Utah Warriors this season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 1:24 p.m.
There were more than 40 players on the Utah Warriors' rugby roster settling into preseason training camp, including 15 internationals from across the globe.
Utah Warriors' top try scorer Michael Manson returning to New Zealand for Super Rugby play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 22 - 10:10 a.m.
Michael Manson's impact in his lone season with the Utah Warriors couldn't have been much greater, earning the native New Zealander and Major League Rugby's top try scorer a return to his home country in a top competition.
Herriman's own Sione Latu among latest additions to hometown Utah Warriors
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 6:13 p.m.
The 21-year-old flanker who prepped at Mountain Ridge signed with Utah's Major League Rugby side Monday after spending the 2024 season at Anthem Rugby Carolina.
Utah Warriors bring 4 international stars to Wasatch Front for 2025 MLR season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 6:32 p.m.
At 34 years old, Liam Coltman admits he's probably reached the peak of his professional rugby career.
