Rugby ATL will square off against the Dallas Jackals for the first time at Silverbacks Park on Saturday afternoon. The home side are in the midst of a hyper-competitive Eastern Conference playoff race, while the visitors are intent on playing spoilers while still in search of their second franchise victory. …
Read More »Toulon with Facundo Isa win European Challenge Cup Title
Toulon are the 2023 European Challenge Cup Champions. The French Top 14 side defeated Scotland side the Glasgow Warriors 43-17 in the Final on Friday in Dublin, Ireland. It was revenge of sorts after Toulon lost the 2022 Final to Lyon. Toulon’s title win featured a try to the great …
Read More »Another draw for Toronto leaves DC disappointed
It’s back-to-back draws for the Toronto Arrows as they fought Old Glory to a 29-all stalemate at York Lions Stadium on Thursday. A late try from D’Shawn Bowen evened things up and left DC disappointed after missing out on two competition points that could prove vital in the Eastern Conference …
Read More »Argentina squad full of SRA talent for u20 Championship
Argentina will rely heavily on Super Rugby Americas talent when the World Rugby u20 Championship returns in Cape Town, South Africa, this June. The 30-man squad contains 23 players attached to either Dogos or Pampas, with most having made appearances in the professional competition. In fact five players have been …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Peñarol vs Pampas – ARN Guide
The penultimate round of Super Rugby Americas 2023 kicks-off in Montevideo on Friday. Peñarol host Los Pampas in the battle of the Rio de la Plata. Los Pampas are in search of a ticket to the Semi Finals. Of note is that Los Pampas handed Peñarol their only defeat thus …
Read More »MLR Notes – Hilterbrand and Hilsenbeck arrive, Golla re-signs
The New England Free Jacks have added experience to their front row with the signing of former Eagles hooker James Hilterbrand for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. It’s an injury dispensation signing to cover for Andrew Quattrin, though the Canadian international is not expected to miss …
Read More »Canada’s Senior Men’s summer tour remains a mystery
World Rugby have unveiled the full list of summer internationals along with match official appointments. While almost all of the teams listed are preparing for September’s World Cup, the USA are included after securing three European opponents in August. Canada, however, are conspicuously absent. A tour to the South Pacific …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The Arrows will have another crack at playing spoilers when they host Old Glory at York Lions Stadium in a rare Thursday night Major League Rugby contest. They are also looking for a bit of payback after DC were convincing winners when the two sides met in March. Toronto put …
Read More »Aki Pulu headlines USA u20 squad for Canada series
Head Coach Kyle Sumsion has named a 33-man USA u20 squad to prepare for the upcoming series against Canada. The winner on aggregate across two games will qualify for the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament hosted by Kenya in July. County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the …
Read More »Rugby Canada hires Aboud as new High Performance Director
Rugby Canada has a new High Performance Director. Stephen Aboud will oversee all national team programs, with a focus on developing the elite player pathway in Canada from age-grade to senior level. He will officially take up the position next month. Aboud comes highly rated after working in similar roles …
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