We have now reached the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season and the playoff picture is taking shape. This past weekend saw first overall New England tested by NOLA, while Austin gave Houston a thorough beating. LA are back in the race, and the Arrows are reeling as their …
Read More »Eagles star for Oxford in Varsity Match
USA Eagles trio Eric Fry, Andrew Durutalo, and Nick Civetta helped lead Oxford University to victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match at Twickenham on Saturday. Civetta was a try-scorer for the Dark Blues as they completed the 21-17 win to follow up their 2021 triumph at Welford Road. Cambridge …
Read More »Shawn Pittman out as Utah Warriors Head Coach
The axe has fallen on another Major League Rugby Head Coach. Shawn Pittman has been relieved of his duties at the Utah Warriors. General Manager and Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks will take over the lead role for the remainder of the season while a search for a permanent replacement …
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 All Roads Lead to Denver Infinity Park will serve as the venue for the second and deciding match of …
Read More »Austin return to form with blowout win over Houston
The Austin Gilgronis returned to impressive form with a resounding 43-5 win over the Houston SaberCats at Bold Stadium on Sunday. It was a ruthless display from the home side, whose two-game losing streak looks long forgotten. The bonus point win gives them the top spot in the Western Conference …
Read More »LA eases past depleted Dallas at the Coliseum
The LA Giltinis eased past a depleted Dallas Jackals side by a final score of 47-7 at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Despite the scoreline it was a committed display from the visitors, who were fielding four new players – three on loan – after an off-field incident last week …
Read More »New York overcome inspired Old Glory in Hoboken
Rugby New York got the bonus point win they wanted against Old Glory DC, but it was far from easy with the final score reading 35-31 at JFK Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Each team managed five tries with two missed conversions the only difference after 80 minutes. The home side …
Read More »New England survives NOLA comeback to keep top ranking
The New England Free Jacks held on for a 33-29 win over NOLA Gold at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. A furious second half comeback from the visitors made for tense moments, but the final result sees the home side securing the 1st overall position at the midpoint of the …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Austin Gilgronis vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The midpoint of the Major League Rugby season will officially be reached at the conclusion of Sunday’s Texas Cup match between the Austin Gilgronis and the Houston SaberCats. Austin have won the last three meetings between the two sides and the overall series is now tied at three games apiece. …
Read More »MLR 2022 – LA Giltinis vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
Dallas have endured a challenging start to their Major League Rugby existence, and fate bestowed further hardship on the club last week. An off-field incident saw multiple players injured and prompted an SOS to other clubs to help replenish their roster. Now the re-jigged Jackals must square off against the …
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