The Seattle Seawolves have a new Head Coach – again. Allen Clarke will take over the job in a permanent capacity effective immediately. He had previously joined the team on loan from the Dallas Jackals but a financial agreement has now secured his release from the would-be expansion side. Clarke …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
There were five games on offer this past week, though the content was spread out with the Cocktail Bowl being played on Wednesday. All teams are now even in games played and the hunt for elusive playoff spots now begins in earnest. Similarly to last week there seemed to be …
Read More »Emily Tuttosi named Player of the Year for Exeter
Canadian hooker Emily Tuttosi has been named Player of the Year for Exeter Chiefs. The honor was voted by her teammates, which included internationals from a variety of countries – three more from Canada and five from the USA. Second row McKinley Hunt was recognized as the club’s top try …
Read More »Houston adds ex-New York hooker Mike Brown
The Houston SaberCats have added former Rugby United New York hooker Mike Brown to their roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby campaign. Signed by the Dallas Jackals in September, he has been without a club since the would-be expansion side withdrew from the 2021 season in January. …
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 Juan Cruz Mallía and David Ainu’u win European Champions Cup Mallía and Ainu’u are European Champions Cup winners. The Argentine …
Read More »Seawolves starved as ATL takes five from Seattle
Rugby ATL took five points away from their trip to Seattle as they beat their hosts 25-6 at Starfire Stadium on Sunday. The Seawolves were held try-less by a staunch Ratler defense with no points scored at all in the final hour of the match. An early penalty from AJ …
Read More »Sophie de Goede stars as Saracens earn spot in Final
Sophie de Goede took home Player of the Match honors as Saracens defeated Loughborough Lightning 28-24 in the second Premier 15s Semi Final on Saturday. The win sets up an all-London match-up next Saturday after Harlequins defeated Wasps in the first Semi Final. Loughborough scored first but Saracens took a …
Read More »New York outmuscles New England in Jersey City
Rugby United New York outmuscled the New England Free Jacks to earn a 29-19 win at Cochrane Stadium on Sunday. It was a hot afternoon on the turf with the visitors struggling to judge a breeze at their backs in the first half and discipline an issue throughout. The home …
Read More »SaberCats downed by Old Glory as rain falls in Houston
Old Glory DC defeated the Houston SaberCats 21-13 on Saturday evening. It was a match heavily affected by the conditions as rain fell throughout, heavily at times. The end result was near identical to their first meeting at AVEVA Stadium during last year’s campaign. Both teams had chances to score …
Read More »NOLA claim bonus point win over Utah
The NOLA Gold impressed this evening, claiming a bonus point win over the Utah Warriors. The 29-24 win was hard-fought. It added to the previous MLR results between the teams; the NOLA Gold now have a 4-0 winning record against the Utah Warriors. NOLA Gold opened with a bang. Winger …
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