Old Glory are in search of their third straight victory when they head to Texas on Saturday night. The Dallas Jackals are waiting for them in Arlington, with eyes on spoiling DC’s plans and putting a halt to their own three-game losing streak. Considering their record-setting start at as franchise, …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas – Selknam vs Cobras – ARN Guide
Two teams in desperate need of wins will lock-horns in Curicó, Chile on Saturday. Selknam play host to Os Cobras in a 5th vs 6th match-up. The match sees a new venue for Super Rugby Americas; Curicó is located two hours south of the capital. Selknam have again rotated roster …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The Hounds will look to break out of their five-game losing skid when they arrive in Atlanta on Saturday. Chicago have only one win to their name thus far and ATL present a considerable challenge given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The two sides have actually faced …
Read More »MLR Notes – Koroi suspended and Parete gets more time
Maciu Koroi is the latest Major League Rugby player to fall foul of the judiciary. The NOLA Gold back row has been suspended for three weeks after being cited for a dangerous clearout against the Toronto Arrows on Sunday. At the 19-minute mark of the game in New Orleans, Koroi …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Dogos vs Pampas – ARN Guide
Friday night will see a pivotal fixture in Super Rugby Americas 2023. Los Dogos play host to Los Pampas in Córdoba. The Argentine derby is officially 2nd at home against 3rd. It is much more than that, though as there are one-on-one battles that Argentine selectors and supporters have plenty …
Read More »Canada Men’s u20 squad heading to Uruguay next week
Canada has named a 26-man under-20 squad to Uruguay next week as part of its preparations for the World Rugby u20 Trophy qualification series against the USA in June. First up for the young Canadians will be their Uruguayan counterparts on Tuesday, May 9, followed by Spain on Saturday, May …
Read More »Benjamín Urdapilleta signs for Clermont from Castres
Benjamín Urdapilleta will depart Castres at the end of this season. The veteran 37-year-old will move from Castres to Clermont. He has signed a one season contract until 2024 with the option of a one year extension. The move will see Urdapilleta reunite with his former coach Christophe Urios. The …
Read More »Blow for Argentine World Cup Hopeful
A blow has taken place to Argentina’s World Cup planning. Franco Molina is in danger of missing out. The second-rower was carried off injured in the second-half on Saturday. The Dogos captain was hurt playing against Selknam in Santiago, Chile. The second-rower suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Unable to walk, …
Read More »Manuel Diana in SRA – in a League of his own
Manuel Diana is in a league of his own. The 27-year-old is far and away the best player in Super Rugby Americas 2023. After ten rounds of the season, the Peñarol N8 has a return of 12 tries. Diana is a natural fit for the N8 position. He is is …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP South America Outlast Black Lion South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home …
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