The two best teams in Major League Rugby will collide at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday afternoon. San Diego are seeking redemption for their only loss of the season at the hands of the SaberCats in early March. Houston meanwhile have a chance to close down the Legion with only four …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Raptors vs Peñarol – ARN Guide
Bottom hosts top of Super Rugby Americas on Sunday. The battle of Glendale sees two teams in fine form clashing. The Raptors made history last weekend against Selknam while Peñarol proved they are the team to beat with an outstanding display against the no 2 side Los Dogos. The Raptors …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
New England and New York will renew their rivalry on Sunday when the Free Jacks host the Ironworkers at Fort Quincy. It’s a chance for the home side to stretch their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference table, while the defending champions are smarting from back-to-back defeats and …
Read More »MLR 2023 – NOLA Gold vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
NOLA will look to take another step towards a spot in the postseason when they host the Toronto Arrows on Sunday afternoon. The Gold are currently two points behind New York for third in the Eastern Conference and with the Ironworkers on deck next weekend, it’s a must-win game to …
Read More »SaberCats hooker Axel Zapata suspended four weeks
Houston SaberCats hooker Axel Zapata has been handed a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on New York Ironworkers Jason Emery. The incident occurred shortly after the 76-minute mark of Sunday’s match at Mount Vernon. Emery was sent from the field for an HIA immediately afterwards. Here’s the hit on …
Read More »Hat trick for Hattingh as Seawolves thrash Jackals
Riekert Hattingh scored three tries to lead the Seawolves to a blowout 61-19 win over the Jackals at Starfire Stadium on Friday night. Seattle blitzed their guests with six tries in the first half and nine all told as Dallas struggled with discipline and accuracy throughout. An early scoring opportunity …
Read More »Strong Start Sees Pampas eat Cobras alive
Los Pampas can smell the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team started very well on Friday. They ate Os Cobras alive early on as the bonus point was wrapped up long before half-time. They slowed down thereafter as they went on to beat the Brazilian side 38-14. Fans in attendance …
Read More »South America Outlast Black Lion in Montevideo
South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home advantage against the Georgians in Montevideo. Playing under the banner of the South American governing body, the Sudamérica XV converted a 14-5 half-time lead into a 28-24 victory. The win was secured seven minutes …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Selknam vs Dogos – ARN Guide
A vital clash for both Selknam and Los Dogos sees the teams colliding in Santiago on Saturday. It is second playing away to fifth. The home side is looking to get back into the play-off’s zone while the visitors are closing-in on a home Semi Final. Priorities have seen Selknam’s …
Read More »MLR Notes – Taufete’e among four new signings, Parete suspended
Joe Taufete’e is returning to Major League Rugby. The US Eagles front rower has signed on with the Houston SaberCats, one of four new additions confirmed by MLR clubs on Friday afternoon. Also announced by the league is a two-week suspension for Free Jacks lock Jesse Parete. Houston are the …
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