Talk:Major League Rugby

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That darned word "league"

Current intro: "Major League Rugby is an American professional rugby league…"

Do we need to clarify in the visible text (not just the link target) that although this is a league that plays professional rugby, they play under the rules of rugby union and not rugby league? —C.Fred (talk) 01:46, 11 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I have made a change to clarify that it is rugby union. -- Ham105 (talk) 03:45, 11 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Ham105: I like the change. Thank you! —C.Fred (talk) 16:34, 11 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Promotional language

MrsProPer Please explain here why the excessive section on the ringmakers is needed on the page. How inserting the website into the prose not a direct violation of WP:LINKSPAM? (Rhetorical question, it is a violation: "Adding external links to an article or user page for the purpose of promoting a website or a product is not allowed".) Please explain here, or you are on WP:3RR. Thank you, Yosemiter (talk) 21:20, 26 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Agree with the concern about WP:LINKSPAM. The excessive text about the ring maker I think also gives WP:UNDUE weight to a minor commercial arrangement. It does not warrant more than the 12 words: "The Gem Garden in San Marcos, California, makes the MLR Championship rings". It should not include external links, nor redlinks, to this (most likely non-notable) company. -- Ham105 (talk) 22:42, 26 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Article format

The article still seems a little disjointed to me, especially the History/Rapid expansion... sections coupled with the later Expansion/Former teams section. What would people think of incorporating the latter into an expanded History by year section, which would also list the major events of each year in prose format, e.g.:

20nn Team A joined MLR, expanding the Western Conference to 7 teams. B beat C in the championship final, with a score of 19-16, and Joe Bloggs was named MVP for the year. On 32nd November, it was announced that D Team would no longer take part from the following season... etc.

Tables and map to be retained. Thoughts? Bastun^{Ėġáḍβáś₮ŭŃ!} 11:52, 9 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'm supportive of some changes. You're right that the article feels disjointed. I think the changes you are proposing are worth a try. I suppose that means each season would have a subheading. Also, I think some information might have to be sent to pages about the individual teams (like information on stadiums and individual players) Baconheimian (talk) 01:27, 10 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Foreign player limit

The statement re a limit of ten foreign players needs updating or clarification. I just checked the Houston roster on Wikipedia and it lists twenty three foreigners. I don't know. Is it ten on the field at a time? As I said, update or clarify. Toyokuni3 (talk) 23:42, 24 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

History vs. Former teams sections

I've noticed that the Former teams subheading contains narrative explaining what led to the demise of several teams. I am proposing to merge this information into the history heading. This would bring the article in line with the pages of other American leagues like MLS. Baconheimian (talk) 19:07, 5 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]