The New England Free Jacks bounced back from their tough loss to the Warriors with a 31-19 bonus-point victory over the Chicago Hounds at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. After a poor start for the visitors they made a game of it and took a lead early in the second …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
The top two teams in Major League Rugby will lock horns at Starfire Stadium on Saturday. It’s the 12th edition of the Seattle Seawolves versus the San Diego Legion, a West Coast rivalry that dates back to the inaugural 2018 season and took place on three occasions last year. San …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Houston SaberCats vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
Utah will look to make up ground on Houston in the Western Conference standings when the two sides clash at SaberCats Stadium on Saturday night. As it stands the home side holds a seven-point lead for the last playoff spot and though there are 10 games left to play for …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
It’s a pivotal Eastern Conference clash at Silverbacks Park on Saturday as Rugby ATL host Old Glory DC. Both teams sport losing records and as the league approaches the mid-point of the season, a defeat against a close rival could prove a major setback to hopes of making the playoffs. …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
The Arrows finally get to celebrate their home opener on Saturday when the Ironworkers arrives at York Lions Stadium. Toronto fans have shared six weeks of pain with their team but will hope a little home cooking can spur the players on against the defending champions New York. A single …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The Free Jacks head back home on Saturday and welcome the Hounds to Fort Quincy for the first time. New England are smarting a bit after a tough loss to Utah and the news that captain Josh Larsen’s season is over while Chicago have had two heavy defeats following their …
Read More »Cobras Fly High Against USA Hawks in Charlotte
Os Cobras completed a 43-14 win over the USA Hawks on Thursday. Played at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Brazilian team made it two-from-two in North America. Os Cobras backed-up their victory over the American Raptors with a second strong performance in the USA. Unlike the former match, …
Read More »Season over for Larsen, Keys and Conradie suspended
The New England Free Jacks have been hit with a triple-dose of bad news. Club captain Josh Larsen has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while fellow Canadian lock Conor Keys and Namibian No8 Wian Conradie have received one-game suspensions. Larsen dislocated a shoulder in the home …
Read More »MLR Notes – Dallas delight, Meyer suspended, Injury updates
Dallas have finally broken their duck. Their unsightly run of 22 consecutive defeats is now behind them. Previous record-holders Austin first recorded a draw (after 20 straight losses) before getting their win. The Jackals skipped straight to the victory. Some of the numbers from those 22 defeats: 276 points scored, …
Read More »Peter Nelson and Shay Kerry join Arrows from France
The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …
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