New England’s perfect record at Veterans Memorial Stadium is no more. The Free Jacks fell 21-14 to Rugby New York on Friday evening in a match that in the end had no effect on the standings but will give the visitors great confidence heading in to their playoff match next …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Dallas Jackals vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
The sudden shake-up in the Western Conference playoff picture won’t affect the only Saturday game this week. Whatever happens this will be the final act of the season for both the Dallas Jackals and the Utah Warriors, and the last chance for the home side to get an elusive victory …
Read More »Austin disqualified from Major League Rugby playoffs
In a sudden and dramatic turn of events, the Austin Gilgronis have been disqualified from competing in the Major League Rugby postseason. An announcement from Major League Rugby on Friday morning confirmed the news though the league has yet to provide a statement for the decision, citing only a “violation …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Houston SaberCats vs Austin Gilgronis – ARN Guide
The Texas Cup is up for grabs on Friday but a dramatic turn of events means there is nothing else on the table for either team. Austin have been abruptly and shockingly disqualified from the playoffs for reasons yet to be fully disclosed by Major League Rugby. It hands the …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Rugby ATL host NOLA Gold at The Snake Pit on Friday night in the third edition of their classic southern derby. The Ratlers took both earlier results this season – in fact they have never been beaten by the Gold, winning all five contests between the two thus far. A …
Read More »MLR 2022 – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby New York – ARN Guide
The New England Free Jacks square off against Rugby New York for the third time this season on Friday night. This time the match takes place in Free Jacks territory with the home side looking for a clean sweep after New York dropped both games at JFK Stadium. New England …
Read More »Premier 15s Final – Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens – ARN Guide
The Premier 15s season comes to a close on Friday when Exeter Chiefs take on Saracens at Sixways in Worcester. Both teams will have significant North American representation in their lineups, with players due to meet up with their international sides for the Pacific Four after the match. Exeter have …
Read More »Strong MLR presence in Samoa squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Manu Samoa have named a squad of 30 for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Head Coach Seilala Mapusua has selected five players from Major League Rugby, while three others have experience in the North American competition. LA Giltinis front row pair Andrew Tuala and Marco Fepulea’i have each received their …
Read More »Two SLAR teams to play North American opponents in Colorado
Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, will host a four-game exhibition series involving two North American sides and two from South America. Dubbed the “Challenge Cup of the Americas”, the participating teams include champions Peñarol and the Jaguares XV from SLAR, the local American Raptors, and the UBC Old Boy Ravens …
Read More »Montauban recruit Nicolás Solveyra from Houston SaberCats
Montauban have recruited an Argentine prop. The French club will be the new home of Nicolás Solveyra. The 27-year-old will make the move from Major League Rugby (MLR) to the Pro D2 next season. Solveyra joined the Houston SaberCats from Argentina in 2020. He made the move to professionalist following …
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