Marcelo Torrealba will not continue with the Austin Gilgronis in Major League Rugby (MLR). The Chilean scrum-half will instead have a homecoming as he joins Chilean side Selknam to compete in the upcoming Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The 25-year-old is a native of Santiago and is a …
Read More »Seawolves hold on to edge Warriors in Seattle
A late surge from the Utah Warriors wasn’t enough as the Seattle Seawolves held on to win a 20-17 result at Starfire Stadium on Thursday evening. It was an exciting match from start to finish that featured twists and turns throughout, and sees the resurgent Seawolves improving to 2-0 to …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Toronto Arrows vs LA Giltinis – ARN Guide
The Toronto Arrows aren’t quite home yet, but they’re getting closer. For the first time since June 2, 2019, the team will play a Major League Rugby game on Canadian soil, albeit at the unique venue of Starlight Stadium in Langford, British Columbia. The defending champion LA Giltinis will be …
Read More »Stadiums of Major League Rugby 2022
The opening weekend of the fifth Major League Rugby season saw two venues hosting games for the first time. Four others will debut this season, with 14 different venues currently slated to see action. Below is an overview of what fans can expect to see on screen or in person …
Read More »MLR Notes: Dougie Fife suspended and other transactions
Just one week into the new season and the Major League Rugby disciplinary panel has already been called into action. New England Free Jacks fullback Dougie Fife has been suspended for three games after taking out NOLA Gold center Juan Cappiello off the ball in the 71st minute of Saturday’s …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Seattle Seawolves vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
Week 2 of the new Major League Rugby season starts a little early with a rare Thursday night match on offer in Seattle. The Seawolves welcome the Warriors in a Western Conference rivalry that dates back to the inaugural season in 2018. It was Calvin Whiting’s conversion of an Olive …
Read More »Augusto Böhme moves from Selknam to Seattle Seawolves
Augusto Böhme is moving from Chile to play Major League Rugby for the Seattle Seawolves. The move comes ahead of Selknam’s player roster confirmation for the upcoming 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season. Böhme is no stranger to North America. He was the starting hooker for Chile in the …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 1
The first week of the new Major League Rugby is in the books and that means it’s time for our picks for top performers at each position. Most spots had a couple contenders but there here were several talented individuals who looked off the pace, so competition can be expected …
Read More »USA scrumhalf Michael Baska signs for Rouen Normandie
USA Eagles scrumhalf Michael Baska has signed on with French Pro D2 side Rouen Normandie through the end of the 2022-2023 season. It’s the first overseas contract for the 27-year-old, who makes the move after four seasons of Major League Rugby split between NOLA Gold and the Utah Warriors. This …
Read More »Peñarol’s Powerful Roster for SLAR 2022
Peñarol have named a powerful roster for the 2022 SLAR season. The Uruguayan side includes players back at home from Major League Rugby (MLR) and from Europe. The recruitment ought to mean that the team will again be competitive in 2022. Peñarol were beaten finalists in the 2021 season. Head …
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