Brazil is ready to compete at the Sevens Challenger Series. Taking place this coming weekend in Viña del Mar, Chile is the first round of the series. Brazil will compete in Pool D at Viña del Mar, doing so against Chile, Mexico and Zimbabwe. Of the roster named by Júlio Faria, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP New England Free Jacks The Free Jacks responded to their snubbing by the pundits with a stunning performance against Rugby United …
Read More »Arrows dominate Gilgronis in Texas rain
The Toronto Arrows got their season off to a flying start with a dominant 38-10 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Sunday evening. A constant drizzle made for slippery conditions but didn’t prevent the visitors from scoring five tries and picking up an important bonus point on …
Read More »Felipe Etcheverry joins Uruguay for Sevens Challenger Series
Rugby World Cup select Felipe Etcheverry has been called into Uruguay’s squad for the upcoming Sevens Challenger Series. The 23-year-old flyhalf replaces Peñarol teammate Maxime Sonneveld on the roster in the only change from the group that won the Mar Del Plata tournament last month. Etcheverry is joined by two other …
Read More »Dolan scores hat trick as NOLA blitz Old Glory
Old Glory DC were given a rude welcoming to Major League Rugby as the NOLA Gold scored seven tries en route to a one-sided 46-13 win at The Gold Mine on Saturday. Cam Dolan led the way for the home side with a hat trick, while Moni Tonga’uiha added a …
Read More »SaberCats roar past Raptors in MLR season opener
First blood in the 2020 Major League Rugby season has gone to the Houston SaberCats. Their dominant set piece laid the foundation for a strong 21-12 win over the Colorado Raptors at the AVEVA Stadium in Houston in Saturday’s season opener. Sam Windsor collected the first points of the year …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Toronto Arrows
The last match of the first six-game weekend in Major League Rugby history pits the newly re-branded Austin Gilgronis against the top seeds from the East Conference – the Toronto Arrows. It’s also the first time a regular season match will be played in Bold Stadium at Circuit of the …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC will take their first Major League Rugby steps in New Orleans on Saturday. The first of three expansion sides kicking off this weekend will square off against NOLA in an intriguing contest that will serve as the first rugby match at the Gold’s new home on Airline …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Colorado Raptors
The 2020 Major League Rugby season at long last gets underway in Houston on Saturday morning as the SaberCats play host to the Colorado Raptors at AVEVA Stadium. It’s a fresh start for each side, with new coaches, new players, and new hopes looking to start the season on the …
Read More »MLR 2020 – Week 1 Broadcast Guide
The opening weekend of the 2020 Major League Rugby season is upon us. Three new teams will take their first steps as the New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and Rugby ATL join a cast of nine returnees. All 12 will be in action with two games on Saturday …
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