San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion were an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competed in Major League Rugby from 2020 to 2025. The team played its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 season.
History
Established in 2017, the San Diego Legion have represented San Diego since their inception. The Legion are one of seven founding teams in Major League Rugby. The Legion began play at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego for the 2018 season.On February 2, 2022, the Legion announced Snapdragon Stadium to be their new home beginning in 2023. On November 19, 2024, the team announced plans to leave Snapdragon Stadium to return to Torero Stadium. Playoff games may be hosted at Snapdragon Stadium depending on demand.
The Legion were runner-ups in the 2019 and 2023 season championships.
In July 2025 it was announced that San Diego Legion and Rugby Football Club Los Angeles would merge to form a single, statewide rugby franchise, The California Legion.
Players and personnel
Head coaches
Captains
Records
Honors
- Major League Rugby
- *Runner-up: 2019, 2023
- *Playoff appearances: 2018, 2019
2018 season
° = Exhibition game°° = Playoff semifinals at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado.
2020 season
On March 12, 2020, MLR announced the season would go on hiatus immediately for 30 days due to fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. It was canceled the following week2022 season
Post season
| Round | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
| West Eliminator | June 12 | Seattle Seawolves | Away | Lost, 19–43 |
2023 season
Post season
| Round | Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
| West Conference Finals | July 2, 2023 | Seattle Seawolves | Snapdragon Stadium | Won, 32–10 |
| MLR Grand Final | July 8, 2023 | New England Free Jacks | SeatGeek Stadium | Lost, 25–24 |