In search of their second win of Super Rugby Americas 2023, the American Raptors take on Yacare on Sunday. The North American team has been in top form recently; a very different team to that which lost to Yacare in Asunción earlier on in the season. The Raptors have four …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
It’s a crucial Eastern Conference clash in Mount Vernon that wraps up Round 12 on Sunday. The New York Ironworkers need a win at home to avoid falling behind in the playoff race, with the visiting NOLA Gold one of the teams currently ahead of the defending champions. New York …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
The Warriors will attempt to put a halt to the Legion’s seven-game winning streak at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening. San Diego are now the top team in Major League Rugby and also hold the psychological advantage of beating Utah convincingly in the opening week of the season. Finding …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
Old Glory are in search of their third straight victory when they head to Texas on Saturday night. The Dallas Jackals are waiting for them in Arlington, with eyes on spoiling DC’s plans and putting a halt to their own three-game losing streak. Considering their record-setting start at as franchise, …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The Hounds will look to break out of their five-game losing skid when they arrive in Atlanta on Saturday. Chicago have only one win to their name thus far and ATL present a considerable challenge given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The two sides have actually faced …
Read More »MLR Notes – Koroi suspended and Parete gets more time
Maciu Koroi is the latest Major League Rugby player to fall foul of the judiciary. The NOLA Gold back row has been suspended for three weeks after being cited for a dangerous clearout against the Toronto Arrows on Sunday. At the 19-minute mark of the game in New Orleans, Koroi …
Read More »Canada Men’s u20 squad heading to Uruguay next week
Canada has named a 26-man under-20 squad to Uruguay next week as part of its preparations for the World Rugby u20 Trophy qualification series against the USA in June. First up for the young Canadians will be their Uruguayan counterparts on Tuesday, May 9, followed by Spain on Saturday, May …
Read More »Manuel Diana in SRA – in a League of his own
Manuel Diana is in a league of his own. The 27-year-old is far and away the best player in Super Rugby Americas 2023. After ten rounds of the season, the Peñarol N8 has a return of 12 tries. Diana is a natural fit for the N8 position. He is is …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP South America Outlast Black Lion South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home …
Read More »Late Legion surge secures bonus point win over SaberCats
San Diego took a bonus-point 29-16 win over Houston at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Though the SaberCats left with nothing to show for, the result was very much in doubt until two late scores from the Legion sealed the deal. Davy Coetzer’s opening kickoff was won by Christian Dyer …
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