It’s the first Texas derby of the 2024 Major League Rugby season on Friday night as the Jackals play host to the league-leading Houston SaberCats. Dallas are looking to redeem their disappointing home defeat to NOLA last weekend, but will have to contend with a team they have never beaten. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Brazil to face fellow World Cup Hopefuls Hong Kong and Belgium in July Brazil, Hong Kong and Belgium are …
Read More »LA outstrips Utah for first win at new home
RFC Los Angeles scored their first victory since relocating from Atlanta on Sunday, defeating the Utah Warriors 36-32 in a windy clash in Carson. The home side were a step ahead of their guests for most of the match, with the visitors scoring twice late in the game to salvage …
Read More »Potroz inspires Free Jacks to road win over Hounds
A man-of-the-match performance from Jayson Potroz inspired the Free Jacks to a 22-17 win on the road against the Hounds on Sunday afternoon. The 2023 Major League Rugby Player of the Year scored 15 points and also contributed heavily on defense to guide New England past their frustrated hosts. Chicago …
Read More »First half blitz gives NOLA victory over Dallas
NOLA scored five tries in the first half to defeat Dallas 35-22 in Arlington on Saturday night. The Gold scored four of those tries with only 14 men on the pitch following an early red card, with their halftime lead proving insurmountable for the disappointed Jackals. Two forays by the …
Read More »Sharks breeze past Anthem for first franchise win
The Miami Sharks recorded their first ever franchise victory as they breezed past Anthem Carolina by a final score of 50-21 on Saturday night. Defense let the visitors down as they conceded five tries in the first half, with the home side dominating the scrum and consistently breaching the gainline. …
Read More »MLR 2024: RFC Los Angeles vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
Two teams currently occupying the bottom end of the Western Conference will look for better results in Carson on Sunday. Los Angeles are yet to record their first win since relocating from ATL, falling one-point short in San Diego last week. Utah were well-beaten by Seattle at home but are …
Read More »San Diego takes bonus point road win over DC
San Diego earned a bonus point 27-11 win over DC at Maryland SoccerPlex on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory led after 40 minutes, but a slew of handling errors and the windy conditions saw them completely shut out in the second half. Instead the legion capitalised and secured the four-try bonus …
Read More »MLR 2024: Chicago Hounds vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
It’s back to the Windy City for the Hounds, who have waited patiently for their home opener. Chicago are coming off a draw with Old Glory. The defending champion Free Jacks came from behind to earn a win at home against NOLA last week and are back at the top …
Read More »Houston remains unbeaten after fiery contest in Seattle
Houston emerged as the winner over Seattle in a fiery contest between two unbeaten sides on Friday night. When the whistle blew for full time the score read 42-40 in favor of the SaberCats, the first time they have bested the Seawolves on their home turf. In doing so the …
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