Round 4 of the 2025 Major League Rugby season kicks off in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night. Miami squares off against Chicago, with the winner securing to spot in the Eastern Conference for at least another week. The Sharks have won two in a row, albeit by narrow margins, while …
Read More »MLR 2025: New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Two teams looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats will square off in Boston on Saturday afternoon. It’s the home opener for the defending champion New England Free Jacks, who conceded a late try to slip up against Seattle last weekend. NOLA have had a week off to recover from …
Read More »MLR 2025: Chicago Hounds vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The Chicago Hounds will look to expand their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference when they welcome Old Glory DC to SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were winners last week, with the Hounds earning a bonus point on the road against Miami while DC were less …
Read More »2025 Heating Up with Argentina’s Scrum-Half Vacancy
Felipe Contepomi trained with a 30-man roster this week. It took place during a break in the European elite club season and concluded 100 days before Argentina’s opening test match of 2025. The camp was an opportunity to establish a framework for 2025; however, a scrum-half shortage was evident. The …
Read More »MLR Round 4 Notes: Hattingh returns, Signings, Weekly XVs
While home field advantage no doubt played its part, it should perhaps come as no surprise that the first victory of the season for the Seawolves coincided with the return of long-time captain Riekert Hattingh. Their talisman and No8 had been sidelined since May 19 of last year with a …
Read More »Late try gives Seawolves win over Free Jacks in Seattle
A 79th minute try from Malacchi Esdale gave Seattle their first win of the season on Saturday night, a 27-24 result over the Free Jacks. Despite outscoring New England five tries to three, six missed kicks at goal saw the Seawolves trailing for the entirety of the match until the …
Read More »San Diego stays unbeaten in feisty Cali Cup clash with LA
San Diego are now the only unbeaten team remaining in Major League Rugby. The Legion took bragging rights in a feisty Cali Cup clash against RFC Los Angeles, the final score reading 36-28 in favor of the home side. Despite favorable conditions the two teams spent much of the game …
Read More »SaberCats deal first loss of season to Warriors in Utah
After starting the season in red hot form, the Warriors were brought back to earth by the SaberCats on Saturday. The final score read 37-17 to the visitors. Houston’s physicality at the gainline and relentless defensive pressure limited Utah’s wider attacking options that had been so effective to date. The …
Read More »Another near-miss for Anthem as Old Glory plays spoiler
Anthem came close but for a second week in a row were denied a first franchise win, this time by Old Glory who came from behind to take a 26-22 win at home. It was the visitors who held a two-score lead at halftime, but DC took control in the …
Read More »MLR 2025: Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
Last season’s Major League Rugby finalists will meet again at Starfire Stadium on Saturday evening. It’s fair to say their fortunes have dipped to start the new campaign. The Seawolves have lost two in a row but welcome back inspirational captain Riekert Hattingh from a long-term injury. Meanwhile New England …
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