In a special feature ARN Updates from France takes a look into what has been unfolding recently in the Top 14 and Pro D2. The French championship and second division are home to many Americas players and there are also coaches. Rodrigo Capó Ortega Honored The greatest Uruguayan player of …
Read More »MLR Preview – Colorado Raptors vs Toronto Arrows
A rivalry that predates Major League Rugby will hold its latest installment on Friday evening. The rejuvenated Colorado Raptors, fresh off their first win of the season, will take on the undefeated Toronto Arrows at Infinity Park. Last season’s results were split. The first was a home shutout for the …
Read More »Gilgronis sign World Cup trio Cowley, Morath, and Magie
Reinforcements have arrived in Austin. The Gilgronis have confirmed the arrival of three World Cup players just in time for Saturday’s ‘Battle of Texas’ against the Houston SaberCats. Signed up are Samoa scrumhalf Pele Cowley, Tonga flyhalf Kurt Morath, and USA Eagles flyhalf Will Magie. Cowley played backup to Utah …
Read More »MLR 2020 – Week 5 Broadcast Guide
The second quarter of the 2020 Major League Rugby season officially begins on Friday when the unbeaten Toronto Arrows take on the Colorado Raptors at Infinity Park. There are multiple viewing options. Online streaming will be available on For The Fans and their parent company Eleven Sports, with the Raptors …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week – Round 4
A change in fortunes was the theme for two established teams in the 4th week of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 2018 finalists – Seattle and Colorado (formerly Glendale) – were a combined 0-6 coming in and both earned resounding victories. Meanwhile San Diego and Toronto extended their …
Read More »Peter Nelson set to join Seattle Seawolves
Canada’s World Cup flyhalf Peter Nelson is set to join the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland has agreed a deal for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season pending visa clearance. Once confirmed he will be the 7th Canadian international on the Seawolves roster. Nelson’s entire …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Eagles lock Ben Landry
The New England Free Jacks have made a sizable splash in the transfer market with the acquisition of US Eagles lock Ben Landry. A free agent since leaving Ealing Trailfinders prior to RWC 2019, the 28-year-old Wisconsin native joins the Boston franchise for the remainder of the 2020 Major League …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks
Fans who braved some inclement Seattle weather on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the Seawolves defeat the Free Jacks 44-29 to earn their first win of the season. Click here to access the complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.
Read More »MLR Highlights: Houston SaberCats vs Rugby United New York
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. Click here to access the complete match report. The following …
Read More »Seawolves bring back William Rasileka
The Seattle Seawolves have reached back into their past for another veteran to bolster their ailing backs division. Having plucked Peter Tiberio out of retirement last week, the defending champions have now signed center William Rasileka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Rasileka starred for the …
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