The USA and Argentina each came away with a victory in their first games at the Hong Kong Sevens. Uruguay and Canada were on the losing side as the new season of the World Sevens Series officially, and with it Olympic qualification got underway on Friday. Argentina took on Canada …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Romania v Chile – ARN Guide
In a match for the hardened fans, Rugby World Cup 2023 qualified Romania and Chile clash in Bucharest on Saturday. The test match is not the first between the Stejarii and Los Cóndores but it is the first time that they meet as teams qualified for the World Cup. How …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Georgia vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
After a lengthily wait Georgia and Uruguay rekindle their rivalry. The teams that first clashed at Rugby World Cup 2003 in Sydney, Australia will square-off in Tbilisi on Sunday in the opening weekend of the 2022 November Internationals. Sunday’s match will see Georgia and Uruguay’s rivalry enter a third decade. …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – England vs Argentina – ARN Guide
After a three year wait, England and Argentina meet on Sunday in London. It is a preview of the pivotal World Cup match in Marseille, France and it is also a battle between the established England against a team exploding with potential to go far in 2023, Argentina. The November …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers – Repechage Tournament – ARN Guide
The final qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will be determined over the next three weeks in Dubai. Four teams will vie for their place in a round-robin format, with the USA, Portugal, Hong Kong, and Kenya representing their respective regions. For three teams, the tournament is …
Read More »Uruguay get a taste of Amaya for November Tour
A late addition has been made to Los Teros roster for the upcoming November tour to Europe. Uruguay will begin their tour against Georgia on Sunday, November 06 and do so with Baltazar Amaya added to the roster. A stand-out performer for Peñarol, Amaya offers depth to the outside backs …
Read More »RWC 2022 Semi Final – England vs Canada – ARN Guide
The tension ratchets up considerably this weekend as the World Cup reaches the Semi Final stage. Predictably it’s the top four teams on the rankings who have advanced. Canada will represent the Americas as they take on England, with New Zealand squaring off against France. It’s fair to say that …
Read More »Saint Mary’s scrumhalf Karl Keane signs for Seawolves
Saint Mary’s Gaels scrumhalf Karl Keane has signed with the Seattle Seawolves. The 21-year-old has committed his long-term future to the club with a three-year deal through the 2025 Major League Rugby season. Though eligible for the 2022 Collegiate Draft, Keane was granted an exemption under the league’s Homegrown Player …
Read More »USA Falcons fullback Owen Sheehy re-signs with Old Glory
Old Glory DC have re-signed fullback Owen Sheehy for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old recently played for the USA Falcons in Montevideo, and was one of three Old Glory players who traveled to Scotland to train with Glasgow Warriors. Sheehy joined the club ahead of the 2021 …
Read More »Arrows flyer Avery Oitomen to return after 3-year hiatus
Avery Oitomen is returning to Major League Rugby. The former Arrows flyer has signed with Toronto for the 2023 season, three years after becoming a trying-scoring sensation with the club as a 19-year-old during the team’s inaugural campaign. Oitomen exploded into the scene in 2019, making 11 appearances on the …
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