Pulse Check
New Mexico Diablos waiting for the season-defining moment
The franchise sits in a balanced state, with the next few fixtures likely to decide whether the mood turns into belief or pressure.
Franchise Identity Layer
COMPETITIVE Franchise
“Southwest Rugby Rising”
The New Mexico Diablos bring a fierce new identity to the World Fantasy Rugby universe, combining passion, intimidation, and fearless ambition. Inspired by the heat, energy, and rugged spirit of the American Southwest, the Diablos are built around explosive rugby, relentless pressure, and a never-back-down mentality.
Representing New Mexico with pride, the franchise embraces a bold culture fueled by community, toughness, and rising American rugby talent. The Diablos are determined to carve out their place in WFR history by developing a dangerous brand of rugby capable of challenging the established powers of the league.
Fast, aggressive, and impossible to ignore, the New Mexico Diablos are a franchise built to bring fire to the WFR stage.
Club DNA
Prestige73
Legacy75
Fan Pulse75
Dynasty☆☆☆☆☆
Squad Size35
Total Salary$67,250,000
CompetitionWFR Premiership
CountryUnited States
Franchise Momentum Layer
STABLE Momentum
50/100New Mexico Diablos enter WFR XXX with competitive expectations and a devils of the southwest identity. The club mood is balanced, with the next run of fixtures set to define the season narrative. Season expectation: Competitive. Rivalry watch is locked on Californian Grizzlies, with heat currently sitting at 63/100. Media pressure is already high, making every selection and result feel bigger.
Momentum
50
Media Pressure
77
Rivalry Heat
63
Supporter Pulse + Media Watch
Building
RISING PRESSURE“The Albuquerque, New Mexico faithful are building as New Mexico Diablos prepare for the next chapter.”
“The fanbase is watching closely for an early statement performance.”
“The media standard is unforgiving: this club is expected to deliver.”
“Rivalry attention remains on Californian Grizzlies, with heat still building.”
Rivalry Watch · ACTIVE
New Mexico Diablos vs Californian Grizzlies · Heat 63/100
Round -1 · Californian Grizzlies v New Mexico Diablos
Round -1 · Californian Grizzlies v New Mexico Diablos
Phase 2.2 · Live News / Story Engine
WFR Story Wire
Auto-generated franchise headlines using momentum, media pressure, supporter mood, rivalry heat, legacy and expectation data.
Live Narrative Feed
Media Take
New Mexico Diablos under rising media scrutiny
The external noise is building, especially with a season expectation of Competitive.
Rivalry Feed
Rivalry watch continues to build
New Mexico Diablos and Californian Grizzlies are now linked in one of the most watched storylines on the WFR calendar. Round -1 · Californian Grizzlies v New Mexico Diablos is already circled by supporters.
Legacy Lens
Identity era taking shape
The devils of the southwest identity gives this club a clear personality as the wider WFR story develops.
Supporter Voice
Supporter mood: Building
The albuquerque, new mexico supporters are setting the emotional temperature around the club, and that pulse will become louder as results arrive.
Phase 2.4 · Live Matchday Universe
CHARGED Stadium Energy
Leeds Tigers v New Mexico Diablos · Albuquerque Sports Stadium · WFR Match Feed
Live Matchday Feed
Stadium Energy
68/100
Match Importance
65/100
Projected Crowd
10,510
Broadcast Match Intro
Tonight under the lights at Albuquerque Sports Stadium, New Mexico Diablos prepare for Leeds Tigers with the albuquerque, new mexico faithful already making noise.
Dynamic Crowd Commentary
Projected attendance is tracking around 10,510 of 10,510 capacity, with late demand now capped by stadium size.
The crowd build-up is steady, with the first big moment likely to decide the tone inside the stadium.
Fan mood: Building. Season expectation: Competitive.
Match Pressure Headlines
This is a statement opportunity more than a routine fixture.
Supporters want proof that the club mood is turning into on-field authority.
Franchise Command Centre
Welcome to the fan-facing headquarters for New Mexico Diablos. Follow the squad, fixtures, results, ladder position and latest club stories as WFR XXX comes alive.
Devils of the Southwest · COMPETITIVE Franchise
Squad Roster Click any player for Real Life + WFR Life
| Pick | Player | Position | Country | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73 |
Oscar Lennon
Bristol Bears · WFR00966 |
Scrumhalf | United States | $4,000,000 |
| #85 |
Naima Fuala'au
USA 7s · WFR03179 |
Flanker | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #158 |
AJ MacGinty
Bristol Bears · WFR00320 |
First Five | United States | $4,500,000 |
| #166 |
David Ainu'u
Toulouse · WFR01788 |
Prop | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #186 |
Ezekiel Lindenmuth
Counties Manukau · WFR05606 |
Prop | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #204 |
Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz
Old Glory DC · WFR05775 |
No.8 | United States | $2,500,000 |
| #243 |
Paddy Ryan (USA2)
Black Rams Tokyo · WFR06164 |
Prop | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #275 |
Pita Vi
USA 7s · WFR04877 |
Centre | United States | $2,500,000 |
| #285 |
Mitch Wilson
Anthem Rugby Carolina · WFR03171 |
Fullback | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #311 |
Rheno Teoni
USA Hawks · WFR06224 |
Scrumhalf | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #323 |
Michael Maafu
unattached · WFR07683 |
No.8 | United States | $1,000,000 |
| #1348 |
Jeremiah Sio
Seattle Orcas · WFR04663 |
Prop | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1349 |
Keni Nasoqeqe
California Legion · WFR04715 |
Flanker | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1350 |
Mike Dabulas
Old Glory DC · WFR04820 |
Fullback | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1351 |
Chance Wenglewski
Seattle Seawolves · WFR07123 |
Prop | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #1352 |
Lika Chan-Tung
Seattle Seawolves · WFR09125 |
Hooker | United States | $1,000,000 |
| #1353 |
Cyrille Cama
New England Free Jacks · WFR07136 |
Hooker | United States | $750,000 |
| #1354 |
Killian Coghlan
New England Free Jacks · WFR04722 |
Wing | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1355 |
Maliu Niuafe
Auckland · WFR07264 |
Prop | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #1356 |
David Still
USA Sevens · WFR05529 |
Centre | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #1357 |
Ben Broselle
USA 7s · WFR05381 |
Lock | United States | $1,000,000 |
| #1358 |
Malacchi Esdale
Anthem Rugby Carolina · WFR03064 |
Wing | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1359 |
Christian Dyer
unattached · WFR04530 |
Wing | United States | $2,500,000 |
| #1360 |
Mika Kruse
Seattle Seawolves · WFR04819 |
Centre | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1361 |
Aaron Cummings
Kalinga Black Tigers · WFR05249 |
Lock | United States | $1,000,000 |
| #1362 |
Sean McNulty
unattached · WFR06297 |
Hooker | United States | $750,000 |
| #1363 |
Adam Channel
USA 7s · WFR07087 |
Lock | United States | $750,000 |
| #1364 |
Brady Daniel
Old Glory DC · WFR07117 |
Flanker | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #1365 |
Alberto Mizael Loredo Reta
Cumiyais Monterrey RFC · WFR08331 |
Hooker | Mexico | $3,000,000 |
| #1366 |
Junior Gafa
Anthem Rugby Carolina · WFR04705 |
Centre | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1367 |
Rufus McLean
Seattle Seawolves · WFR03338 |
Wing | United States | $1,500,000 |
| #1368 |
Teddy Williams
Cardiff RFC · WFR01499 |
Lock | Wales | $3,000,000 |
| #1369 |
Adam Brash
Counties Manukau · WFR03570 |
Flanker | New Zealand | $3,000,000 |
| #1370 |
Tas Smith
California Legion · WFR04953 |
Scrumhalf | United States | $2,000,000 |
| #1371 |
Luke Carty
unattached · WFR03048 |
First Five | United States | $2,000,000 |