It’s back-to-back Texas derbies for the Dallas Jackals as they host the Austin Gilgronis at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday night. The two sides last met in the opening week of the season when the AG’s welcomed the expansion side to Major League Rugby with a resounding victory at Bold Stadium. …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
It’s a first-ever 10th meeting between two Major League Rugby teams as the Seattle Seawolves host the San Diego Legion on Saturday. The occasion is both historic and potentially pivotal in the playoff race, with Seattle trailing San Diego by four points for third spot in the Western Conference. Seattle’s …
Read More »MLR 2022 – LA Giltinis vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The defending champions are rolling again, and it’s Houston who are next in line. Four wins on the trot have propelled the Giltinis past the SaberCats into second place in the Western Conference. LA are now within striking range of Austin, who hold a four-point lead heading into the weekend. …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Toronto wraps up a three-game homestand when they welcome NOLA Gold to York Lions Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It’s a match with significant playoff implications. A bonus-point win for the Arrows would put them level on points with third-place New York, while a loss would nail the door shut on …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Old Glory DC vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
The weekend begins with a clash between two sides on the lower end of their respective conference tables. Old Glory DC will host the Utah Warriors for the first time, with their only previous encounter a thrilling contest at Zions Bank Stadium last May that came right down to the …
Read More »MLR Notes: Naholo to New York, season over for Dabulas
Rugby New York have confirmed the signing of former All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old was most recently training with the Crusaders though he did not ultimately sign with the Super Rugby team. Originally from Fiji, Naholo won 26 …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 10
New York will be pleased to see the end of Round 10 after their nightmare visit to LA on Sunday. It was close but no cigar again for Old Glory, and the Free Jacks continued their hot streak against the Seawolves. Some first-timers made it into the squad this week, …
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 Argentina Sevens the best of the Americas in Singapore Argentina were convincing 42-24 winners over the USA Eagles in …
Read More »LA thrash New York in major statement of intent
The LA Giltinis fired a warning shot with a 43-0 thrashing of Rugby New York at the Coliseum on Sunday. There will be no joy in the visiting camp as they suffered their worst-ever defeat. The defending champions meanwhile showed that they are alive and very much still in title …
Read More »Austin recover from slow start to beat San Diego
The Austin Gilgronis recovered from a slow start to defeat the San Diego Legion 35-21 at the Sports Deck on Sunday. It was the tale of two halves, as the AG’s trailed by two scores at halftime only to come roaring back with a dominant second forty that stretched their …
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