California Legion has named its Starting XV for Round 5 of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, set to face Old Glory DC on Sunday in the latest edition of Sunday Night Rugby. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM PT. Watch live on ESPN+.
Legion enters the week with momentum after a statement win over the Seattle Seawolves in Los Angeles. Now the focus shifts to the road, where another key conference test awaits in the nation’s capital.
Jason Damm Captains the side, with Gonzalo Bertranou and Billy Meakes named Vice Captains.
There is movement in the pack this week, with Fred Apulu and Michael Scott both earning their first starts for California Legion.
Out wide, Oscar Treacy retains the No. 11 jersey after a strong debut last round. The first-round MLR draft pick made an immediate impact against Seattle, scoring a key try in his first professional appearance.
1. Fred Apulu
2. Joe Taufete’e
3. Michael Scott
4. Keni Nasoqeqe
5. Jason Damm (C)
6. Lance Williams
7. Ed Timpson
8. Ben Houston
9. Gonzalo Bertranou (VC)
10. Coby Miln
11. Oscar Treacy
12. Billy Meakes (VC)
13. Cassh Maluia
14. Joe Mano
15. Rory van Vugt
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Reserves
16. Ma’ake Muti
17. Alex Lopeti
18. Tonga Kofe
19. Chase Jones
20. Justus Tavai
21. Tas Smith
22. Corbin Smith
23. Ryan James
Tune in to watch the full squad compete in DC!
Legion looks to carry momentum east and deliver another strong road performance.
Match Details
Broadcast
Pregame Show | 3:30 PM PT
US TV: ESPN+
Chicago Hounds vs California Legion | 4:00 PM PT
US TV: ESPN+
And Monumental Sports Network
Canada: Premier Sports | GameTV
UK & Ireland: Premier Sports
New Zealand: Sky Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa: ESPN
Latin America: ESPN
Asia*: Premier Sports
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