There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
Read More »Argentina’s Chocobares and Mallía become Two-time Top 14 Champions
Toulouse are the French Top 14 champions for 2022-2023. Toulouse defeated European Champions Cup Champions La Rochelle 29-26. It was a final for the ages. The final featured two Argentine players: Santiago Chocobares, Juan Cruz Mallía and Joel Sclavi. Chocobares and Mallía were on the winning team. Santiago Chocobares and …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
A single bonus point is all that is required for the New York Ironworkers to book home field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs against Old Glory DC. Standing in their way are the Utah Warriors – a team they haven’t faced in two years – who are …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
New England and Houston will meet for just the second time in regular season action on Sunday at a sold-out Veterans Memorial Stadium. Their only previous encounter was a blowout win for the Free Jacks at SaberCats Stadium during the 2021 campaign, though the Cats were winners when they met …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Saturday signals the end of a long and frustrating season for both the Toronto Arrows and NOLA Gold at York Lions Stadium. Both teams have struggled with injuries and are looking ahead to next season, but will want to end the year on a winning note. The Arrows celebrated their …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
The odds are not strong for Old Glory to host their first ever playoff game. DC will need a bonus point victory over Rugby ATL on Saturday combined with a New York loss to Utah with no bonus point, a scenario that seems unlikely given the run of form. Accomplishing …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The final week of the 2023 regular season begins with a clash between Major League Rugby’s newest teams. When they met in march it was a slender victory for the Chicago Hounds, but the Dallas Jackals will be keen to flip the switch at home on Saturday. Chicago are coming …
Read More »Coast To Coast Cup kicks off in Halifax on Saturday
The Coast To Coast Cup returns for a second year in Halifax beginning on Saturday. Three regional teams from Canada will be competing with all games streaming live on The Rugby Network. The tournament serves as a stepping stone to representative honors and a shop window for pro scouts. Last …
Read More »Premier Sevens season opens in Austin on Saturday
The 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens season opens at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Saturday. Four teams will be competing in the first of two Eastern Conference tournaments, the second to take place next month in Pittsburgh. The Western Conference will begin next weekend in Minneapolis. Numerous internationals adorn the women’s …
Read More »Canada names Pacific Four training camp roster
Kévin Rouet has selected 40 players to attend a training camp in Perth, Ontario, next week to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Four tests in Ottawa. Canada defeated the USA 50-17 in Spain on April 1, and will play against New Zealand on July 8 and Australia on July 14. …
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