Old Glory DC takes their first steps without Andrew Douglas at the helm when they face Rugby New York at JFK Stadium on Sunday. Newly-hired Interim Head Coach Nate Osborne will be in attendance but it’s been up to assistants Callum Gibbins and James Willocks to prepare the team this …
Read More »ATL play spoilers in Arrows return to Toronto
Rugby ATL spoiled Toronto’s homecoming party with a 20-14 road win at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. The visitors proved too strong up front with the Arrows pack struggling to withstand the pressure at the scrum and maul, and the injury-depleted backline was unable to make an impact. It was …
Read More »San Diego earn bonus point road win over Utah
A dominant performance from San Diego saw them exit Zions Bank Stadium with a 40-25 win over the Utah Warriors on Friday night. Joe Pietersen contributed 20 points with the boot to lead the way as the Legion pushed into top spot in the Western Conference. It was evenly matched …
Read More »Old Glory hires Nate Osborne as Interim Head Coach
Old Glory DC have announced the hiring of Nate Osborne as Interim Head Coach. The 41-year-old Australian was formerly in charge of NOLA Gold from 2018 to 2021. He steps in to replace Andrew Douglas, who left the team earlier this week after an 0-7 start to the campaign. In …
Read More »MLR 2022 – New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
The Free Jacks have an opportunity to secure the first overall ranking at the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season when they host the NOLA Gold at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. New England currently occupy the top spot but only two points separates them from Rugby ATL. It’s …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Toronto Arrows vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
The wait is finally over and the Toronto Arrows are back home. It’s been a remarkable 1,035 days since they host New York at Lamport Stadium on June 2, 2019. Two seasons and 29 consecutive Major League Rugby fixtures have elapsed since, and the Arrows welcome a new venue to …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Utah Warriors vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
Major League Rugby reaches its midpoint at the conclusion of this weekend. Kicking off Round 9 is a Western Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and the San Diego Legion. Zions Bank Stadium provides the backdrop for the third time in what will be the seventh meeting of the two …
Read More »Premier Rugby Sevens expands to three events in 2022
Premier Rugby Sevens is expanding to three events this year. The professional competition announced on Thursday that it will hold tournaments in San Jose, Washington DC, and Austin in July. It builds on their pilot event held this past October in Memphis. Eight teams will compete at the events, four …
Read More »MLR Notes: Conradie returns, Webster and Cakaubalavu depart
Wian Conradie has returned to the New England Free Jacks. The Namibian loose forward leaves Gloucester after eight months with the Premiership Club, during which time he was limited to just two first team appearances due to both injury and intense competition for spots. Conradie, 27, was among Major League …
Read More »Eagles name roster for Singapore and Vancouver 7s
Mike Friday has named his Men’s Eagles roster for the upcoming World Sevens Series events in Singapore and Vancouver. There are four changes to the squad, including the notable inclusions of Malacchi Esdale and Ben Broselle for the first time this season. Lucas Lacamp and Folau Niua are the other …
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