Legion Announce Starting XV vs Seattle Seawolves
California Legion has named its Starting XV for Round 11 of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, set to face the Seattle Seawolves on Sunday at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, Washington. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT as Sunday Night Rugby closes out the regular season.
The stakes could not be much higher.
Both California Legion and the Seattle Seawolves have already secured their places in the Major League Rugby playoffs. Sunday's result, however, will play a major role in determining who earns the right to host a semifinal match next weekend.
Adding another layer to the matchup, there is a strong possibility these two teams will meet again in the postseason, making the regular season finale an important opportunity to gain momentum heading into the playoffs.
Jason Damm Captains the side once again, with Gonzalo Bertranou and Billy Meakes serving as Vice Captains.
There are several notable changes to the lineup this week. Ma'ake Muti returns to the Starting XV at loosehead prop, while Cyrille Cama earns his first start for California Legion after making his debut earlier this season.
Meakes returns to the starting lineup this week after being rested during Legion's dominant road victory over Anthem Rugby Carolina in Round 10.
California Legion Starting XV – Round 11 vs. Seattle Seawolves LIVE on ESPN 2 & ESPN+
1. Michael Scott
2. Joe Taufete'e
3. Tonga Kofe
4. Ronan Murphy
5. Jason Damm (C)
6. Lance Williams
7. Ed Timpson
8. Cyrille Cama
9. Gonzalo Bertranou (VC)
10. Coby Miln
11. Joe Mano
12. Billy Meakes (VC)
13. Nick Chan
14. Corbin Smith
15. Steffan Crimp
Reserves
16. Ben Sugars
17. Ma'ake Muti
18. Justus Tavai
19. Keni Nasoqeqe
20. Alex Lopeti
21. Tas Smith
22. Cassh Maluia
23. Cole Semu
A playoff atmosphere arrives a week early as two of Major League Rugby's top teams collide in Seattle.
Match Details
- California Legion vs. Seattle Seawolves
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Starfire Stadium, Tukwila, Washington
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT
- Sunday Night Rugby
Broadcast
Seattle Seawolves vs California Legion | 7:00 PM PT
US TV: ESPN+ & ESPN 2
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
*HK, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bali
