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Read More »MLR 2022 Transfer Summary
With the first two weeks of the 2022 Major League Rugby season now behind us many of the new signings have already made their league debuts. There remains some planned arrivals who are experiencing visa delays, and it’s hoped most will be resolved in the next month. Below is a …
Read More »Austin runs rampant in record win over Old Glory
The Austin Gilgronis defeated Old Glory DC in emphatic fashion on Saturday evening, winning by a score of 57-12 at Bold Stadium. Club records were set in points scored and margin of victory. A rampant AG backline contributed six of the team’s eight tries. It was the worst possible start …
Read More »Ratlers shut down Gold in defensive battle
Rugby ATL made it two wins from two as they defeated NOLA Gold 14-9 at The Gold Mine on Saturday evening. It was a game dominated by defense, with the Ratlers preventing their hosts from scoring a single try while grabbing two themselves. The two sides were stuck in a …
Read More »New York stun Houston with late try
Rugby New York claimed a late win over the SaberCats this evening in Houston. A 79th minute try stunned the home side and gave New York a 10-7 victory. The result means Rugby New York retain their unbeaten record against Houston The SaberCats’ best showing in prior matches against New …
Read More »San Diego scrapes by Dallas at Sports Deck
The San Diego Legion escaped with a 37-29 win over the Dallas Jackals at the Sports Deck on Saturday afternoon. From the start it was a scrappy affair with the lethargic and ill-disciplined Legion scoring three tries in the final quarter to overcome a 9-point deficit. It was Dallas who …
Read More »Scott Lawrence joins USA Eagles as Defense Coach
Scott Lawrence has been appointed Defense Coach for the USA Eagles for the 2022 test season. The announcement comes less than a month after the 46-year-old resigned as Head Coach and General Manager of Rugby ATL. For many the move was expected following Lawrence’s decision to step away from ATL. …
Read More »Giltinis own second half to beat Arrows in Langford
A dominant second half performance from the LA Giltinis saw the defending champions recover from a first half deficit to beat the Toronto Arrows 31-16 at Starlight Stadium on Friday evening. The result came to the chagrin of a strong crowd in attendance for the first Major League Rugby match …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Austin Gilgronis vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
With no Sunday games on offer it’s Austin who host the last game of Week 2. The Gilgronis are flying high after a one-sided win over expansion side Dallas and now welcome Old Glory to Bold Stadium. DC have notably been victorious in each of the two previous meetings between …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Houston SaberCats vs Rugby New York – ARN Guide
Rugby New York will begin their 2022 Major League Rugby campaign with a road game in Houston on Saturday evening. The SaberCats produced an impressive upset win over the defending champion LA Giltinis on opening weekend and will be looking to prove it was not a one-off performance. Houston have …
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