The game that never was will be revisited in Amsterdam on Saturday. It is perhaps fitting that Canada will take on Namibia at a neutral venue. The two sides were scheduled to meet in Kamaishi at Rugby World Cup 2019, but the match was eventually scrapped due to damage caused …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Tonga vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Bucharest, Romania will be the setting for a test match between two Rugby World Cup 2023 competitors on Saturday. Uruguay face Tonga at the beautiful Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf. Both teams go in to the match having registered wins last weekend. Uruguay produced a notable away win over Romania. …
Read More »Chicago Hounds official for 2023, Bryce Campbell signs on
Major League Rugby’s newest team will be called the Chicago Hounds. The name and logo of the expansion side were unveiled at a press conference earlier today. General Manager James English explained the choices behind the brand. “Our hound’s head embodies the spirit of Chicago, with strength, guts, and ferocity. …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Scotland vs Argentina – ARN Guide
A long year of international activity will conclude for Scotland and Argentina on Sunday. 9th in the world host 6th in the world in what is to be a battle between two teams who have the means to be competitive at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Scotland will compete …
Read More »November 2022 Internationals – Leinster vs Chile – ARN Guide
Chile’s three-match European tour concludes on Friday. Los Cóndores will take on Irish provincial side, Leinster. The non-capped match will see the greatest team from the United Rugby Championship (URC) facing the South American country in Dublin, Ireland. Leinster are coahed by former Leinster and Ireland second-rower Leo Cullen. His …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier – USA vs Portugal – ARN Guide
The big game is finally here. On Friday, one of the USA or Portugal will qualify as the 20th and final participant at Rugby World Cup 2023. For months the anticipation has grown for what most considered the inevitable decider of the Repechage. Both teams have proven their mettle but …
Read More »New York brings in Kiwi lock Dalzell, retains Buckley and Coe
Rugby New York have signed former New Zealand u20 lock Hamish Dalzell for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. At the same time the club has retained USA u20 scrumhalf Connor Buckley and Canadian international outside back Andrew Coe. Dalzell, 26, was a starter for Auckland during the recent National …
Read More »Joe Johnston back for third season with Free Jacks
Joe Johnston will play a third season with the New England Free Jacks. The 24-year-old, who is US-eligible, has committed to the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign, after playing a leading role for the club in their first trip to the playoffs this past year. Primarily an openside flanker, Johnston …
Read More »Chicago to unveil team details on Thursday
The newest team in Major League Rugby will hold a media availability at their new home of SeatGeek Stadium on Thursday mid-day. Chicago are expected to unveil a number of details including their team name and logo, and coaching staff. A live stream for the event has not been confirmed. …
Read More »Brazil names squad for Asunción tournament
Josh Reeves has named a 28-man Brazil XV squad to travel to Asunción for a week-long tournament against three opponents. Beginning on Saturday the team will play against two Argentine provincial sides, Tucumán and Córdoba, followed by a non-cap game against a Paraguay XV. The group is comprised of a …
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