Juan Cruz Mallía is in majestic form for Toulouse. The Puma from Córdoba scored a double for Top 14 Giants Toulouse against Castres on Saturday. The double followed a try one week earlier against Clermont. His first score against Castres opened the scoring. The 4th minute try saw him splitting …
Read More »Late-minute Lopeti try gives Seawolves win over Legion
A try from Tavite Lopeti with just a minute left on the clock gave the Seawolves a 25-19 win over the Legion at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. Played in damp and icy cold conditions, it was a back-and-forth affair largely dominated by kicking that very nearly went San Diego’s …
Read More »SaberCats outmuscle Warriors in Houston
The SaberCats showed their teeth in a muscular performance to start the season with a 22-15 win over the Warriors on Saturday night. Houston’s forwards proved the difference as they got the better of the set piece and dominated the contact area. Utah fought back late to salvage a bonus …
Read More »NOLA recover from slow start to speed past DC
NOLA recovered from a sluggish start to score 18 unanswered points and take an 18-6 victory over DC on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory looked in control early but the momentum swung towards the Gold just after halftime and they pulled away in the final quarter. The Gold were on the …
Read More »Selknam do enough against Cobras in game of Two-Halves
Selknam claimed their first win of Super Rugby Americas 2024 on season. The Chilean franchise did enough to overcame Os Cobras in what was a game of two halves. Selknam were 24-3 up well before half-time in a contest they won by 30-20. CAPPED INTERNATIONALS (19) Brendon Alves, Endy …
Read More »MLR 2024 – RFC Los Angeles vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
Major League Rugby’s second run in Los Angeles starts on Sunday when RFC LA takes their first steps against the Dallas Jackals in Carson. The new team is not a rebirth of the former champion Giltinis, but rather a re-location of former title contenders Rugby ATL. It’s a unique kickoff …
Read More »MLR 2024 – Anthem Carolina vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
A second expansion side for 2024, but this franchise is unique to Major League Rugby. Anthem Rugby Carolina are a joint agreement between World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR owners to help develop Eagles-eligible talent. Their baptism of fire will come against the defending champion New England Free Jacks in …
Read More »MLR 2024 – Miami Sharks vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
Major League Rugby welcomes Miami to the fold on Sunday evening when the Sharks open their account against the Chicago Hounds. The Sharks will be hoping for strong local support in their home opener while the heavily-upgraded Hounds are looking jump from third-last on the log to title contenders. CLUB …
Read More »Peñarol Punish Raptors in Charrúa
A much-improved Peñarol completed a home bonus point win over the American Raptors on Friday. The 37-7 result gets the team back on track after falling to Os Cobras in Jacareí, Brazil in their prior fixture this season. The American Raptors’ are winless after three matches in South America thus …
Read More »MLR 2024 – Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
The highest-profile match of the weekend takes place at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. It’s a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final with the Seattle Seawolves squaring off against the San Diego Legion, the most storied rivalry in Major League Rugby. CLUB DEBUTS (11) – Orr, Ngakuru, Taylor, Mason, …
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