The NOLA Gold did just enough to hang on for a 15-10 victory over the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Played in stifling heat, the conditions made for a largely stop-start affair with both teams struggling to build any continuity. Their frustration boiled over in off-the-ball scuffles …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
The last match of the weekend means little on paper, but both combatants will be throwing everything into a contest that has a chance of being a preview of the Championship Final. Seattle and New England have already booked their spots in the postseason with the Free Jacks also assured …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
It’s been four years since San Diego last touched down in Toronto, and much has changed since. The Legion are carrying a Major League Rugby record 11-game winning streak into the match, while the Arrows are on a franchise-worst 11-game winless streak. It’s the first time the two teams have …
Read More »South Africa Roster Prepares for 2023 Rugby Championship and World Cup
South Africa has named a 40-man roster to prepare for 2023 international activities. The reigning World Champions will play six matches before the World Cup. Two of the six will be against Argentina. The roster will begin on-field preparations on Monday. South Africa open their World Cups defense against Scotland …
Read More »Houston coast past DC to put pressure on Utah
The Houston SaberCats cruised to a 31-7 bonus point win over Old Glory DC on Friday night to take another step towards a spot in the postseason. It means the Utah Warriors will need to win at the bare minimum against Chicago on Saturday to stay alive. Fans were still …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
It’s a must-win game for the Utah Warriors on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Hounds at Zions Bank Stadium. Entering the weekend four points behind the Houston SaberCats, a win is the minimum requirement to stay alive but the bonus point will almost certainly be needed if they …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
The New York Ironworkers can formally book their place in the postseason by earning just a single competition point in Atlanta on Saturday. Last weekend’s win over NOLA combined with Rugby ATL’s loss to New England left ATL requiring a series of unlikely events to stay alive. James Sample’s men …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Some might call it a dead rubber given both teams have already been eliminated from the postseason, but for the Dallas Jackals it will be anything but when they host the NOLA Gold on Saturday. The home side have two victories this season and are hoping to give their fans …
Read More »Peñarol outlast Dogos to become Super Rugby Americas Champions
Peñarol are the Super Rugby Americas 2023 champions. The Uruguayans overcame Córdoba side Los Dogos in the final at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa on Friday. A first half blitz put Peñarol into a dominant lead before Los Dogos fought back as the match was only decided at the final whistle. Peñarol …
Read More »South American Qualifiers for Paris 2024 Olympics
South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …
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