Despite not sharing the same conference, Sunday’s match between San Diego and Rugby ATL at the Sports Deck most certainly has playoff implications. The Legion are holding on to the third spot in the West by a thread, while the Ratlers have both Toronto and New York breathing down their …
Read More »Jaguares XV Get Past Cafeteros Pro
Los Jaguares XV were 26-17 winners against Los Cafeteros Pro on Saturday. The victory was hard fought; Los Cafeteros Pro had held a 10-0 lead and were in control early. Two yellow cards turned the tide as Los Jaguares XV were 15 against 13 for a period and made it …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby New York vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
Two Eastern Conference heavyweights collide at JFK Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Rugby New York were second-best when they hosted the New England Free Jacks at the same venue in March. A similar result would open the door wide open for the Toronto Arrows in the postseason race. Since that day …
Read More »Former Austin player-coach Pedrie Wannenburg dies in crash
Former Springbok and Austin Elite player-coach Pedrie Wannenburg has died. The 41-year-old was tragically struck while driving his vehicle by a speeding car involved in a police chase. His wife and two children were also in the vehicle, with his 8-year-old son hospitalized. Wannenburg won 20 caps for South Africa …
Read More »Selknam Rise to the Challenge to Overpower Olímpia Lions
A stunning second-half showing took Selknam to a 41-19 victory over the Olímpia Lions on Saturday in Montevideo. The Chileans rebounded from a half-time deficit to end the contest with an impressive bonus point win. In the first half not only did the Olímpia Lions outscore Selknam on the scorecard, …
Read More »Eagles inspire Exeter Chiefs to Allianz Cup title
Exeter Chiefs have claimed their first ever women’s title as they thrashed Harlequins 57-12 on Saturday to lift the Allianz Cup. Five USA Eagles featured for the winners, four of them starters, with four Canadian internationals featuring as replacements. Co-captain Kate Zackary led by example with two tries, a mark …
Read More »Final Rosters for Rugby Americas North 7s
The Rugby Americas North Sevens begins tomorrow in Nassau, Bahamas. Along with the prestige of the tournament itself, there are qualifying spots on offer for both the Commonwealth Games and September’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. Following the withdrawals of both St. Vincent & The Grenadines and the …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Peñarol vs Cobras – ARN Guide
Peñarol have home advantage against Os Cobras Brasil XV on Saturday. The round six SLAR fixture sees the competition leaders taking-on the winless Cobras from Brazil. The teams met in round one of the season with the Uruguayans winning a low-scoring contest by nine points in Chile. Peñarol have opted …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
The late game on Saturday is a Western Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and Seattle Seawolves at Zions Bank Stadium. When they last met in February it was the Seawolves who took a narrow win at home. Now the Warriors will be looking to return to the favor. A …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Old Glory DC vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
The two bottom-ranked teams on the Major League Rugby ladder will go head-to-head at Segra Field on Saturday evening. Old Glory DC and the Dallas Jackals have a combined record of 1-19, with the only win coming just a week ago for DC against the Utah Warriors. Dallas will be …
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