Lucio Sordoni will continue his career in Europe. The Pumas tight-head prop was recruited by the Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Sordoni initially joined the Scottish side for the preseason but has now signed to stay on a long term deal …
Read More »2022 Rugby World Cup – ARN Guide
After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Canadian-eligible prop Conor Young
The New England Free Jacks have signed 27-year-old prop Conor Young for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Australia, he represented Canada at the 2015 World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament and played for Scotland Clubs against their Irish counterparts in 2019. Young has made over 50 Shute Shield …
Read More »NOLA signs New England fullback Dougie Fife
NOLA Gold have acquired the rights to Scottish international Dougie Fife from the New England Free Jacks in exchange for salary cap considerations. At the same time the 32-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the club through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Fife made a significant impact in …
Read More »Toronto signs Bristol back row Mitch Eadie
The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of loose forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from England, where the 30-year-old made his senior professional debut shortly before his 19th birthday. Though originally from Bristol, Eadie was a starter for Scotland u20s in …
Read More »Eagles take hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh
A close contest at DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh saw the USA earning a hard-fought 21-17 victory over Scotland. Both teams were keen to play expansive rugby as they build towards the World Cup, and put on an entertaining spectacle for their appreciative audience. The opening minutes were all Scotland. …
Read More »RWC Warmup – Scotland vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA begins their two-match World Cup warmup tour against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. This will be the sixth meeting between the two sides, though remarkably it’s been nearly 16 years since their last match. To date the USA have won four out of five tests. For Head Coach …
Read More »Tonga Qualify for 2023 World Cup as Asia / Pacific 1
Tonga booked their place at Rugby World Cup 2023 as Asia / Pacific 1. The Pacific Island country overcame Hong Kong, winning the deciding Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier 44-22. The outcome is that Tonga will play in Pool B at RWC 2023 while Hong Kong now have the fourth, …
Read More »Argentina claim series win over Scotland with last second try
Argentina made history against Scotland on Saturday in Santiago del Estero. A last second try to Emiliano Boffelli gave Los Pumas a 34-31 victory and a series win by two games to one. With it Michael Cheika’s side now turn their attention to the Rugby Championship. Played at the magnificent Estadio …
Read More »July Internationals 2022 – Argentina vs Scotland Game 3 – ARN Guide
Argentina and Scotland square-off in the winner-takes-all series decider on Saturday. The match will be historic; never before has the city of Santiago del Estero hosted a rugby test match. The city’s modern Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades will be be a sight to behold. After years of producing Pumas …
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