St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston is a unique experience and this year it comes complete with a rugby match. Traditional rivals New England and Toronto will collide on Saturday with vital Eastern Conference points on the line. It’s also a chance for redemption for the Arrows, who came up …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs Austin Gilgronis – ARN Guide
The two current conference leaders will go head-to-head in Atlanta on Saturday to start the sixth week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Rugby ATL represent the East, with the unbeaten Austin Gilgronis heading up both the West and the overall standings. In their only previous encounter it was …
Read More »LA Giltinis land Eagles front row star Joe Taufete’e
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of USA international Joe Taufete’e for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from France, having been granted an early release from his contract with Top 14 club Lyon for family reasons. Taufete’e, 29, has been a consistent presence …
Read More »Houston acquires ATL lock Marno Redelinghuys
The Houston SaberCats have acquired Marno Redelinghuys from Rugby ATL in exchange for a 1st round draft pick and a one-month loan of Kian Meadon. As part of the trade the SaberCats will also receive a 3rd round draft pick. Both selections apply to the 2022 Collegiate Draft. Redelinghuys was …
Read More »Season over for Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson
Toronto Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson will play no further part in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international tore a hamstring in the season opener against the Seattle Seawolves and has now been advised that the injury will require surgical repair. It’s a blow to the 29-year-old who …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 5
This past weekend was a memorable one for Major League Rugby, with three league records toppling and a couple surprising results. Austin maintained their unbeaten record but for 40 minutes they were decidedly second-best, and as a result none of their players make it into our weekly selection. 1 – …
Read More »Will Percillier signs Top 14 contract with Stade Français
Canadian international Will Percillier has signed a two-year senior contract with Stade Français, committing him to the Parisian Top 14 side through the end of the 2023-2024 season. It’s the first full-time professional deal for the 23-year-old scrumhalf having initially arrived on an academy deal in 2019. Percillier has trained …
Read More »MLR Notes: Records and roster updates from Wild Weekend
This past weekend was a wild one for Major League Rugby. Three significant records fell, including two in the same match. Luke Burton was a late scratch for the LA Giltinis ahead of their game against the Austin Gilgronis. With Matt Giteau and Luke Carty already on the injury list, …
Read More »Kat Roche and Julianne Zussman to referee in Six Nations
Three North American match officials have been appointed to the Women’s Six Nations panel, including two as referees. The USA’s Kat Roche has been awarded two games in the middle with one going to Canada’s Julianne Zussman. Canada will also be represented by Chris Assmus, who has been appointed as …
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 Perfect Season continues for Austin Gilgronis The Austin Gilgronis kept their perfect record alive with a 22-9 win over …
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