With today’s announcement that the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will proceed despite the ongoing pandemic, the proposed trip to England for the USA appears to be off the table and it’s not clear who the Eagles will face. What we do know is that there are …
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 Women’s WXV World Rugby have lifted the lid on a new global women’s competition – dubbed the ‘WXV’ – …
Read More »NOLA settle for stalemate against Old Glory
A late try from Juan Cappiello saved the NOLA Gold from an opening round defeat at The Gold Mine on Sunday. The final score would read 26-all as an aggressive Old Glory DC defense frustrated a misfiring NOLA attack and took points at every available opportunity. Jason Robertson sent over …
Read More »Short-handed Utah hold on to beat Austin
The Utah Warriors got their season off to a winning start as they claimed a 30-28 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Saturday. It was an exceptional effort from the visitors, who did just enough to hold on to the win despite playing 30 minutes with only …
Read More »Houston celebrate season opening win over Seattle
The Houston SaberCats opened their MLR season with a win this evening. Houston defeated none other than the two-time Major League Rugby (MLR) champions the Seattle Seawolves. Houston were 30-24 winners in a tight contest. The early play was an indication of what was to come. Houston and Seattle battled-it-out …
Read More »ATL deal opening round defeat to Arrows
Rugby ATL reminded the Toronto Arrows that ‘The Snake Pit’ is still their home turf as they defeated last season’s East Conference leaders 21-14 at Lupo Family Field on Saturday. It was a match defined in large part by committed defense with neither side able to score any points at …
Read More »Impressive LA outclass New England in MLR Debut
The LA Giltinis impressed on their Major League Rugby debut. The West Coast side outclassed their visitors from the East Coast, the New England Free Jacks. LA were 42-27 winners at the Memorial Coliseum. The LA Giltinis had a dream start. Canadian winger DTH van der Merwe ran in two …
Read More »New York defeats San Diego in windy Vegas MLR opener
The first game of Major League Rugby’s return on Saturday after a year’s hiatus was unique to say the least. It was played at James Regional Sports Park in south Las Vegas, complete with lopsided uprights and a gale force wind unimpeded by any surrounding structures. Inebriated chalk lines provided …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Old Glory DC
Originally slated to open the season on Saturday, a COVID scare forced the match to be postponed but thankfully only by one day to Sunday. Old Glory DC will be wondering when the curse will wear off after having all three of their preseason games cancelled entirely. NOLA Gold fans …
Read More »Record 11 North Americans set to play in Premier 15s match
A record 11 North American internationals have been named to play in Saturday’s Premier 15s contest between league-leaders Saracens and visiting Exeter at Copthall Stadium. The Chiefs are in fifth spot but are the hottest team in the competition with seven straight victories dating back to December. Kate Zackary will …
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