France are the 2024 Champions of the Los Angeles Sevens. The title came with a 21-0 victory over an outmatched Great Britain in the Final. France’s win shakes-up the medal picture for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Victory in Los Angeles was the first tournament win by the French Men’s …
Read More »USA Conquer Canada for Bronze in Los Angeles
New Zealand are the 2024 Women’s champions of the Los Angeles Sevens. Michaela Blyde’s scored a hat-trick as New Zealand overcame Australia 29-14 for Gold in the Final. The Bronze Final was all North American with he USA defeating Canada 21-7. Both New Zealand and Australia were unbeaten ahead of …
Read More »Dallas come from behind to claim upset win over LA
Dallas will move into next week with a winning record for the first time in their club’s history. The Jackals overcame a 16-point deficit to claim an upset 32-29 win over RFC Los Angeles on Sunday, taking full advantage of poor discipline that saw four yellow cards brandished to the …
Read More »MacDonald scores three as Free Jacks spoil Anthem debut
Reece MacDonald scored three tries as the defending champion New England Free Jacks scored a dominant 46-13 win the competitive debut for Anthem Carolina. The Major League Rugby newcomers earned the applause of the home crowd with two highlight-reel tries late in the second half. It took less than three …
Read More »Chicago wins arm wrestle in Miami home opener
The Miami Sharks made a game of it but couldn’t quite get the win they wanted in their home debut. Instead it was the visiting Chicago Hounds who did just enough to win the arm wrestle with their forwards getting the edge in the rain in front of 4,500 fans …
Read More »Late-minute Lopeti try gives Seawolves win over Legion
A try from Tavite Lopeti with just a minute left on the clock gave the Seawolves a 25-19 win over the Legion at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. Played in damp and icy cold conditions, it was a back-and-forth affair largely dominated by kicking that very nearly went San Diego’s …
Read More »SaberCats outmuscle Warriors in Houston
The SaberCats showed their teeth in a muscular performance to start the season with a 22-15 win over the Warriors on Saturday night. Houston’s forwards proved the difference as they got the better of the set piece and dominated the contact area. Utah fought back late to salvage a bonus …
Read More »NOLA recover from slow start to speed past DC
NOLA recovered from a sluggish start to score 18 unanswered points and take an 18-6 victory over DC on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory looked in control early but the momentum swung towards the Gold just after halftime and they pulled away in the final quarter. The Gold were on the …
Read More »MLR 2024 – RFC Los Angeles vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
Major League Rugby’s second run in Los Angeles starts on Sunday when RFC LA takes their first steps against the Dallas Jackals in Carson. The new team is not a rebirth of the former champion Giltinis, but rather a re-location of former title contenders Rugby ATL. It’s a unique kickoff …
Read More »MLR 2024 – Anthem Carolina vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
A second expansion side for 2024, but this franchise is unique to Major League Rugby. Anthem Rugby Carolina are a joint agreement between World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR owners to help develop Eagles-eligible talent. Their baptism of fire will come against the defending champion New England Free Jacks in …
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