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MLR Notes: Orene Ai’i suspended, Academy series booked

LA Giltinis player-coach Orene Ai’i has been suspended for three weeks after being cited for an altercation during Saturday’s match against the SaberCats. The 42-year-old flyhalf struck Houston fullback Gerrie Engelbrecht in the face during an off-the-ball scuffle just before halftime. As a result Ai’i will miss the upcoming games …

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Joe Biden offers support for USA World Cup Bid

President Joe Biden has officially declared his support for the USA’s Rugby World Cup Bid. Final documents have now been submitted to World Rugby with USAR seeking to host both the 2031 Men’s and 2033 Women’s events. World Rugby Council will formally determine the hosting rights on May 12. The …

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MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 11

This past weekend of Major League Rugby action seemed to have it all in only five games. Two blowouts, three close calls, some wacky TMO decisions, a winning streak extended, and a long losing streak ended. There were also some fine individual performances that made a few selections difficult. 1 …

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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 victorious in Vancouver Los Pumas weren’t just the best Americas team at the World Sevens Series event in …

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Austin cruise past Dallas by record margin

The Austin Gilgronis cruised to a 57-3 win over the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday evening. It set a new Major League Rugby record for points differential, eclipsing the previous mark of 47, as the AG’s poured on nine tries with none conceded. Dallas suffered a crushing blow …

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Seawolves edge Legion in Starfire nail-biter

The Seattle Seawolves claimed a vital bonus-point win over the San Diego Legion on Saturday to keep within striking distance of a playoff position. It was the visitors who outscored their hosts five tries to four, but the unerring boot of AJ Alatimu proved the difference in a nail-biting contest. …

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