Major League Rugby reaches its midpoint at the conclusion of this weekend. Kicking off Round 9 is a Western Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and the San Diego Legion. Zions Bank Stadium provides the backdrop for the third time in what will be the seventh meeting of the two …
Read More »Premier Rugby Sevens expands to three events in 2022
Premier Rugby Sevens is expanding to three events this year. The professional competition announced on Thursday that it will hold tournaments in San Jose, Washington DC, and Austin in July. It builds on their pilot event held this past October in Memphis. Eight teams will compete at the events, four …
Read More »MLR Notes: Conradie returns, Webster and Cakaubalavu depart
Wian Conradie has returned to the New England Free Jacks. The Namibian loose forward leaves Gloucester after eight months with the Premiership Club, during which time he was limited to just two first team appearances due to both injury and intense competition for spots. Conradie, 27, was among Major League …
Read More »Eagles name roster for Singapore and Vancouver 7s
Mike Friday has named his Men’s Eagles roster for the upcoming World Sevens Series events in Singapore and Vancouver. There are four changes to the squad, including the notable inclusions of Malacchi Esdale and Ben Broselle for the first time this season. Lucas Lacamp and Folau Niua are the other …
Read More »Ben Foden confirms retirement from professional rugby
Ben Foden will not be making a return to Major League Rugby. The former England international announced his retirement from professional rugby effective immediately. A statement posted on social media reads, in part: “So after lots of deliberation I’ve decided to finally hang up my playing boots from professional rugby. …
Read More »Three potential Argentine wildcards for the Eagles
The Major League Rugby season reaches its midpoint next week and USA coach Gary Gold will be whittling down his options for selection in the team to play against Chile. Victory is a must with the uncertainty of the Repechage best avoided at all cost. With limited preparation time available …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 8
This past weekend was an historic one for Major League Rugby – for the first time every game was won by the away team. That was bad news for the home teams, but there were some very strong attendance numbers which would have eased their concerns somewhat. It’s hard to …
Read More »Old Glory parts ways with Head Coach Andrew Douglas
Andrew Douglas is no longer the Head Coach of Old Glory DC. The struggling club has confirmed that a change has been made with immediate effect. An interim coaching structure will be confirmed for the remainder of the season, with the club instituting a ‘world-wide search’ for a long-term successor. …
Read More »Infinity Park to host USA vs Chile World Cup Qualifier
Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, will serve as the venue for the second and deciding match of the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series between the USA and Chile. The match will be played on Saturday, July 16, with kickoff set for 1pm local time (noon Pacific, 2pm Central, 3pm …
Read More »MLR Notes: Dallas hit with injury crisis, Kalapu suspended
The Dallas Jackals have been hit with a crisis after an off-field incident involving a collapsed walking bridge left nine players with injuries. With several players already sidelined and Matt Frings suspended, the club has reached out to other Major League Rugby sides in order to fulfill their fixture obligations. …
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