The Arrows finally get to celebrate their home opener on Saturday when the Ironworkers arrives at York Lions Stadium. Toronto fans have shared six weeks of pain with their team but will hope a little home cooking can spur the players on against the defending champions New York. A single …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The Free Jacks head back home on Saturday and welcome the Hounds to Fort Quincy for the first time. New England are smarting a bit after a tough loss to Utah and the news that captain Josh Larsen’s season is over while Chicago have had two heavy defeats following their …
Read More »Cobras Fly High Against USA Hawks in Charlotte
Os Cobras completed a 43-14 win over the USA Hawks on Thursday. Played at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Brazilian team made it two-from-two in North America. Os Cobras backed-up their victory over the American Raptors with a second strong performance in the USA. Unlike the former match, …
Read More »Season over for Larsen, Keys and Conradie suspended
The New England Free Jacks have been hit with a triple-dose of bad news. Club captain Josh Larsen has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while fellow Canadian lock Conor Keys and Namibian No8 Wian Conradie have received one-game suspensions. Larsen dislocated a shoulder in the home …
Read More »Black Lion de Georgia Llega a Uruguay
La franquicia del rugby de Georgia buscará competencia de alto nivel en nuestra región al encarar la preparación hacia Rugby World Cup 2023. Sudamérica y su Alto Rendimiento se ha convertido en un polo de atracción para equipos buscando competencia de buen nivel. Black Lion, la franquicia de la Unión …
Read More »French Olympian Terry Bouhraoua Takes Charge of Mexico 7’s
French Olympian Terry Bouhraoua is the new Sporting Director of Mexico Rugby Sevens. The 35-year-old arrives in Mexico with a wealth of experience to his name. A native of Châteaudun, France, Bouhraoua started his professional career for Top 14 side Stade Français in 2005. He also played for Béziers. He …
Read More »MLR Notes – Dallas delight, Meyer suspended, Injury updates
Dallas have finally broken their duck. Their unsightly run of 22 consecutive defeats is now behind them. Previous record-holders Austin first recorded a draw (after 20 straight losses) before getting their win. The Jackals skipped straight to the victory. Some of the numbers from those 22 defeats: 276 points scored, …
Read More »Peter Nelson and Shay Kerry join Arrows from France
The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …
Read More »USA Hawks to open homestand against Cobras on Thursday
The USA Hawks will play the first of four home games at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday afternoon. All will be against South American opposition, with Brazil’s Cobras the first to arrive. A development side comprised largely of young Major League Rugby talent, the …
Read More »Old Glory signs ex-Giltinis eightman Langilangi Haupeakui
Old Glory have added more muscle to their forward pack in ex-Giltinis No8 Langilangi Haupeakui. The 33-year-old powerhouse was selected by Dallas in the Dispersal Draft but did not sign with the Jackals and will instead follow Kyle Baillie to DC for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby …
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