The 2022 Major League Rugby season comes to a close on Saturday with the Championship Final taking place at Red Bull Arena. For the first time the MLR Shield will not be raised in California, and it will either be a new champion in Rugby New York or a third …
Read More »Dallas Jackals part ways with GM Elaine Vassie
The Dallas Jackals have announced that General Manager Elaine Vassie is departing the club with immediate effect. As acting Head Coach in addition to her GM role, Vassie is the first coaching change of the Major League Rugby off-season. A member of the organization since its inception, Vassie was initially …
Read More »Eagles to face England in final World Cup warm-up
The USA will face off against England at Sandy Park on September 3 as part of their final preparations for October’s World Cup. It will be the last stop for the Eagles prior to departure for New Zealand. Sandy Park is the home of the Exeter Chiefs, who compete in …
Read More »Major League Rugby Final to be played at Red Bull Arena
Major League Rugby have confirmed the venue for Saturday’s Championship Final. Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, will host Rugby New York’s first attempted to life the MLR Shield against the two-time winning Seattle Seawolves at noon eastern, 9am Pacific. New York won hosting rights after defeating the New …
Read More »Big Names in French Barbarians to face USA Eagles in Houston
Big names have been included on the French Barbarians roster. The team will face the Men’s Eagles at AVEVA Stadium in Houston on July 1. The non-test match will serve as a warm-up for the World Cup Qualifying series against Chile scheduled for July 9 in Santiago and July 16 …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Canada Come Right Against Australia Canada overcame a slow start to come away with a 22-10 win over Australia …
Read More »New York come from behind to beat Free Jacks for title shot
Rugby New York are headed to their first Championship Final after a stirring come-from-behind win over the New England Free Jacks on Sunday. The home side led by six points until two late tries gave the visitors a famous 24-16 result and keep them on course to contest the MLR …
Read More »Seawolves headed back to the Final with win over SaberCats
The Seattle Seawolves are headed to their third Championship Final after a dominant 46-27 win over the SaberCats in Houston on Saturday. A 25-point first half put the visitors on the front foot and after weathering a brief reversal of fortunes early in the second half, an explosion of three …
Read More »Peñarol down American Raptors in Colorado
Peñarol downed the American Raptors on Saturday in Glendale, Colorado. The young Uruguayan team wearing the colors of the SLAR 2022 champions were 26-10 winners. The Uruguayans had a one man advantage for the majority of the contest. A red card to the home side was too much for them …
Read More »Titi Lamositele and Montpellier book spot in Top 14 Final
USA prop Titi Lamositele started for Montpellier in what was a winning Semi Final effort on Saturday. Montpellier defeated Bordeaux 19-10 to book their spot in the 2022 Top 14 Final. Montpellier will face Castres in the Final on Friday, June 24. Lamositele played loose head for Montpellier. He played …
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