The Texas Cup is up for grabs on Friday but a dramatic turn of events means there is nothing else on the table for either team. Austin have been abruptly and shockingly disqualified from the playoffs for reasons yet to be fully disclosed by Major League Rugby. It hands the …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Rugby ATL host NOLA Gold at The Snake Pit on Friday night in the third edition of their classic southern derby. The Ratlers took both earlier results this season – in fact they have never been beaten by the Gold, winning all five contests between the two thus far. A …
Read More »MLR 2022 – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby New York – ARN Guide
The New England Free Jacks square off against Rugby New York for the third time this season on Friday night. This time the match takes place in Free Jacks territory with the home side looking for a clean sweep after New York dropped both games at JFK Stadium. New England …
Read More »Premier 15s Final – Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens – ARN Guide
The Premier 15s season comes to a close on Friday when Exeter Chiefs take on Saracens at Sixways in Worcester. Both teams will have significant North American representation in their lineups, with players due to meet up with their international sides for the Pacific Four after the match. Exeter have …
Read More »Strong MLR presence in Samoa squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Manu Samoa have named a squad of 30 for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Head Coach Seilala Mapusua has selected five players from Major League Rugby, while three others have experience in the North American competition. LA Giltinis front row pair Andrew Tuala and Marco Fepulea’i have each received their …
Read More »Two SLAR teams to play North American opponents in Colorado
Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, will host a four-game exhibition series involving two North American sides and two from South America. Dubbed the “Challenge Cup of the Americas”, the participating teams include champions Peñarol and the Jaguares XV from SLAR, the local American Raptors, and the UBC Old Boy Ravens …
Read More »Kaden Duguid stays in France, signs for Limoges
Canadian export Kaden Duguid will stay in France for a second year. The towering second row makes the move to Limoges for the 2022-2023 season, having spent the past year with Peyrehorade. Duguid played in 15 games for Peyrehorade this past season including 11 starts. Both clubs competed in the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Peñarol Crowned South American Champions Peñarol are the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) champions. The Uruguayans defeated …
Read More »Free Jacks roll over Gold and storm into history books
The Free Jacks were unstoppable at Fort Quincy on Sunday as they rolled over the NOLA Gold by a final score of 57-5. In doing so New England became the first team in Major League Rugby history to win 13 games in the regular season. They have now clinched both …
Read More »Eagles call up five reinforcements for Pacific Four
Five players have joined up with the USA squad for the upcoming Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. Call-ups were required with nine of the original group of 28 set to play in the Premier 15s Final and Harlequins lock Jenny Kronish ruled out with injury. Saracens are to play Exeter …
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