USA

Team of the Week

There wasn’t a whole lot of quality to choose from in Europe and the Jaguares put up a bit of a stinker which made things a little tricky. Thankfully New York got off to a flyer against the Arrows and an unusual selection from a foreign Club XV international helped …

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Major League Rugby – One Month Out

We’re almost there. One month from today the whistle will blow, the ball will fly through the air, and it will be game on for the newest professional rugby competition in the Americas – Major League Rugby. If things go as planned there will be another beginning further south down …

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ESPN to broadcast Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby has announced a landmark deal with ESPN to broadcast 18 games across multiple platforms during the inaugural season. The new league has also confirmed that regional sports networks will also carry the same package to local markets. With 13 games already committed to CBS Sports Network, it …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP New York Rugby The birth of professional rugby in New York is here. The Rugby United New York team won their …

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New York win historic first match over Ontario

Rugby United New York have their first match under their belt and also their first win. The associate Major League Rugby franchise defeated the visiting Ontario Arrows by 36-19 at Mazzella Field on Saturday afternoon. Ontario did well to recover from an horrendous opening that saw New York leading by …

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Wooden plays for Barbarians against British Army

US Eagles fullback Jess Wooden has become the first player from her nation to represent the women’s Barbarians. The 29-year-old started against the British Army in just the second ever women’s fixture for the invitational club side, scoring a try in the first half as the Barbarians completed a 37-0 …

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Top 14 – Week 21 Preview

The Six Nations Championship comes to a close this weekend. While it takes center stage for the six member unions there is still club rugby being played. In France there is to be a full round of the Top 14. In week 21 the Americas will be represented by a …

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RFU Championship – Round 18 Preview

It’s into Round 18 for the Greene King IPA Championship this weekend and with only five games left – plus one makeup match for Nottingham and Richmond – there is precious little time for teams to advance their position on the table. Bristol remain 10 points head of Ealing for …

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