Lucas Mensa will play in the Top 14. The Argentine center recently signed for Oyonnax from Mont de Marsan. The move was, at the time, from one Pro D2 team to another. This is no longer the case as Oyonnax won promotion to the Top 14. Oyonnax will replace Brive …
Read More »Utah takes bonus-point victory over ATL
Utah earned a convincing 28-12 victory over Rugby ATL on Saturday night. A Zions Bank Stadium record of 4,560 watched as a last-minute try from Tomasi Tonga earned a vital bonus point to keep the Warriors just ahead of Houston in the race for the final playoff spot in the …
Read More »Chicago comeback denied by late Houston score
A late try from Gideon van Wyk saved Houston from an embarrassing defeat at SaberCats Stadium on Saturday night. After taking a 33-7 lead in the first half, the visiting Chicago Hounds fought back to tie the game only to see the home side steal back the win with just …
Read More »Seawolves swarm Old Glory as Futi scores hat trick
The Seawolves overwhelmed Old Glory on Saturday, scoring a bonus point 41-19 victory at Segra Field. A swarming Seattle defense left DC frustrated with flying winger Lauina Futi notching his second hat trick of the season for the visitors. There was bad news early for the home side as Kurt …
Read More »Free Jacks rout Arrows to clinch Eastern Conference Final spot
The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final after a 57-20 rout of the Toronto Arrows on Saturday. A capacity crowd at Veterans Memorial Stadium watched the home side pour on nine tries while conceding just two to the visitors. It was the Arrows …
Read More »MLR 2023 – San Diego Legion vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
The San Diego Legion can tie a Major League Rugby record for consecutive victories if they can get past the New York Ironworkers at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. New England set the bar high at 10 straight last season, but the Legion look destined to bust through that mark on …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
Two teams desperate to keep pace in in the playoff race will collide at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The Utah Warriors are trying to stay one step ahead of Houston in the razor-thin Western Conference, while Rugby ATL need five points just to get their foot in the …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Houston SaberCats vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The Houston SaberCats play host to the Chicago Hounds on Saturday in a match with significant implications in the Western Conference playoff race. While the visitors are not in the mix, the home side need a big win to keep the pressure on Utah for the third and final spot …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
Old Glory DC will take on the Seattle Seawolves for just the third time when the two sides collide at Segra Field on Saturday. Both previous occasions were also played at the nation’s capital, with the home side winning each in close contests. They did not meet during the 2022 …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
The New England Free Jacks can secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Final, complete with home field advantage, with a bonus point victory over the Toronto Arrows in Fort Quincy on Saturday. Realistically they have already done enough, but five competitions points would make it official. A 50-3 drubbing …
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