The pendulum swung back and forth in Dublin; but, ultimately Ireland held on to defeat Argentina. The 22-19 victory sees the Irish retaining their status as the only Tier 1 team not to have been beaten at home by Los Pumas. The bulk of Ireland’s points came early; indeed, Ireland …
Read More »Five MLR veterans set to achieve domestic status in 2025
Five veterans of Major League Rugby will have their status changed from ‘international’ to ‘domestic’ for the 2025 campaign. Each joined the American competition for the 2020 season and will become US-qualified in the new year under the new five-year registration regulation. The players include Houston SaberCats lock or blindside …
Read More »Taniela Filimone departs NOLA Gold for Super Rugby
The Highlanders have plucked another star winger out of Major League Rugby. Taniela Filimone will join the Super Rugby Pacific franchise from the NOLA Gold, reuniting with coach Cory Brown at the Dunedin-based franchise. Utah’s Michael Manson will join the same team. Filimone was a revelation for the Gold in …
Read More »Utah flyer Michael Manson named in Highlanders squad
Utah will not have the services of star winger Michael Manson for the 2025 campaign. The 23-year-old flyer has been rewarded for his impressive form over the past year in Major League Rugby and New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship with a spot in the Highlanders squad for the upcoming Super …
Read More »LA to host Sevens Series finale as new season is unveiled
Dignity Health Sports Park will host the grand finale of the 2024-25 World Sevens Series, also known as the HSBC SVNS. The Los Angeles venue has been a fixture on the circuit since replacing Las Vegas as the preferred USA destination in 2020. It will also host rugby events at …
Read More »Canadian winger Krissy Scurfield scores wonder try
It didn’t take long for Krissy Scurfield to catch the eye in the English Premiership. The 21-year-old speedster recorded her first try in the professional competition with a scintillating length-of-the-field effort for Loughborough against Exeter on Sunday. Scurfield was playing in just her second match after recovering from a serious …
Read More »Judd returns to MLR as Legion confirm halfbacks for 2025
Richard Judd will soon be back in a San Diego Legion jersey. The 32-year-old scrumhalf from New Zealand returns for a second Major League Rugby campaign after playing with the Hurricanes of Super Rugby this past year. Judd is one of six senior halfbacks confirmed by the Legion for the …
Read More »Pumas Bring in Reinforcements for Ireland
Changes have been made to Argentina’s roster. Two alterations have been made to the roster ahead of Friday’s test match against Ireland in Dublin. Fly half / fullback Santiago Carreras and veteran flanker Pablo Matera have been called up with Gerónimo Prisciantelli and Efraín Elías returning to their clubs. Neither Prisciantelli …
Read More »Argentina’s Biggest Wins vs Tier 1
Los Pumas have broken multiple records in 2024. The year has seen new records set for Argentina’s biggest wins vs Tier 1 opposition. Argentina defeated New Zealand in Wellington and Australia in Santa Fe. Both results saw Los Pumas breaking records. Never before had any side scored as many points against …
Read More »ARN – Americas Team of the Week – November 2024 Week 1
The first of three weekends has concluded for Americas teams competing in the annual November Internationals. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and the USA all competed. Certain players stood out for their countries. The very best from the fixtures have been selected for the ARN Americas Team of the Week. …
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