The top team in Major League Rugby plays host to the last-placed team in the Western Conference on Saturday evening. Houston are looking to extend their club record six-game winning steak, while LA desperately need points to close the gap on Dallas for the final playoff spot in the West. …
Read More »MLR 2024: Old Glory DC vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
Old Glory can take another step towards the postseason if they can get past the Free Jacks on Saturday evening. A single bonus point is good enough for the visitors to clinch their spot. Both teams were winners at home last week, with DC flying past Anthem and New England …
Read More »USA sweep Canada series to book u20 Trophy ticket
The USA booked their place at the World Rugby Men’s u20 Trophy with a resounding 41-21 win over Canada in Langford on Thursday. It follows the 33-18 first leg result to give the Americans a 74-39 aggregate score. They now travel to Scotland next month and join Pool B at …
Read More »July 2024 Internationals – Potential Americas Player Cap Milestones
The July 2024 Internationals will be a busy period for the Americas. The full schedule sees test matches taking place in seven different countries. The leading players from the region will be looking to win matches for their country. For some this will come with additional motivation in the form …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying Pathway Shakeup
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be the first expanded tournament since 1999. Expansion from 20 to 24 teams means four additional slots and brings with it geographical considerations as to who qualifies and how. ARN has learned that World Rugby have altered the process for Rugby World Cup 2027. It …
Read More »Australia Women champions in Madrid, no podium for Americas
Australia’s Women wrapped up a victorious campaign on the World Sevens Series with a dominant 26-7 result over France in the Championship Final at Madrid on Sunday. Canada finished in 4th with the USA just behind in 5th, while Brazil had no trouble retaining their core status for next season. …
Read More »Canada Men relegated, Uruguay returns to Sevens Series
Canada’s Men’s team have been officially relegated from the World Sevens Series. A 22-14 loss to Spain on Sunday brought a finish to a winless weekend in Madrid. Meanwhile Uruguay edged Chile to regain the core status they lost a year ago, and the USA kept their spot with a …
Read More »Second half blitz sees USA past Canada in u20 series opener
A four-try blitz in the second half gave the USA a 33-18 win over Canada in the first match of their u20 Trophy Qualifier series at Shawnigan Lake School on Saturday. The Canadian pack took charge at the set piece in rainy conditions during the first half, but the USA’s …
Read More »MLR 2024: RFC Los Angeles vs Miami Sharks – ARN Guide
Only a win will do for the two teams colliding for the first time in Carson on Sunday afternoon. Both Miami and Los Angeles are currently outside the playoff picture and a loss would see their hopes of a postseason appearance fading considerably. CURRENT STANDINGS 3-7-1 (L1) West 6th 4-7-0 …
Read More »MLR 2024: New England Free Jacks vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
Dallas returns to Veterans Memorial Stadium with an eye on an upset after losing by a single point to New England last season. The Jackals need points to keep ahead of Utah in the playoff race, while the Free Jacks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in …
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