Results
| Major League Rugby | 06/05 22:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
Seattle Seawolves
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L | 27-35 | |
| Major League Rugby | 05/28 20:30 | 1 |
Utah Warriors
v
LA Giltinis
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W | 32-39 | |
| Major League Rugby | 05/22 00:00 | 1 | Dallas Jackals v LA Giltinis | W | 12-56 | |
| Major League Rugby | 05/16 01:30 | 1 |
San Diego Legion
v
LA Giltinis
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L | 31-27 | |
| Major League Rugby | 05/08 22:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
Austin Gilgronis
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W | 10-8 | |
| Major League Rugby | 04/30 19:00 | 1 |
Rugby Atl
v
LA Giltinis
|
W | 19-31 | |
| Major League Rugby | 04/16 22:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
Houston Sabercats
|
W | 17-12 | |
| Major League Rugby | 04/10 23:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
New York
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W | 43-0 | |
| Major League Rugby | 04/03 21:00 | 1 | LA Giltinis v Dallas Jackals | W | 47-7 | |
| Major League Rugby | 03/26 22:00 | 1 |
Seattle Seawolves
v
LA Giltinis
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W | 12-31 | |
| Major League Rugby | 03/19 23:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
San Diego Legion
|
W | 26-13 | |
| Major League Rugby | 03/13 23:00 | 1 |
LA Giltinis
v
Utah Warriors
|
L | 19-28 |
Wikipedia - LA Giltinis
The LA Giltinis were a Major League Rugby team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The team was announced in 2020 and entered the league in the 2021 season as an expansion franchise. Owned by Adam Gilchrist and Loyals Rugby, the team was named for a yet-to-be-released drink, itself a portmanteau of "Gilchrist" and "martini". The Giltinis were based in El Segundo, California, and played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Darren Coleman was their first head coach.
The club won the MLR Shield in their inaugural season, but were disqualified from the playoffs in 2022. The Giltinis and the Austin Gilgronis—another MLR team owned by Gilchrist—were removed from the league in October 2022.
History
A potential Los Angeles expansion bid for MLR, led by LA Coast Rugby and Adam Gilchrist, was announced in 2018 with plans for the team to enter the league in 2019. The team's bid was later replaced by a new proposal from Loyals Rugby, who were announced as the winners of the expansion team in 2020. The team, named for a cocktail like the Austin Gilgronis, began play in 2021. In its first season, the Giltinis posted a 12–4 record, hosted, and defeated Rugby ATL in the MLR final, winning the shield.
During the 2022 season, MLR announced that the Giltinis and the Gilgronis—both owned by Gilchrist—were disqualified from the playoffs due to a violation of league rules, allegedly including salary cap issues. Gilchrist filed suit against the league in June 2022; the two teams were expelled from the league in October following a failed attempt to sell both teams.
The LA Giltinis have quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the MLR. They play their home matches at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a historic stadium that has hosted numerous major sporting events over the years.
The team is known for its fast-paced, attacking style of rugby, with a focus on quick ball movement and offloading. They have a talented squad of players from around the world, including several international stars.
Off the field, the LA Giltinis are committed to giving back to the community. They have partnered with local charities and organizations to support youth rugby programs and other initiatives.
Overall, the LA Giltinis are an exciting and dynamic rugby team that is quickly making a name for itself in the world of professional rugby.