Anthem returns to their home base in Charlotte after a brief detour in High Point to host the top team in Major League Rugby on Friday night. Houston are riding a three-game win streak against the expansion side still in search of their first franchise victory. CURRENT STANDINGS 0-9-0 (L9) …
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Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Pampas vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Three rounds remain in Super Rugby Americas 2024. A feature match on Friday sees Buenos Aires side Los Pampas at home against Selknam from Chile. The home side are Semi Final bound while the visitors are fighting to join them. CURRENT STANDINGS – 8-1-0 (W6) 1st – 4-4-1 (L1) 4th …
Read More »Uruguay and Peñarol Hit Hard by Juan Zuccarino Injury
Uruguay have been hit hard by an untimely injury. Two months before Los Teros have home advantage for July Internationals against France, Argentina, and Scotland, fly half Juan Andrés Zuccarino has been injured. He is unlikely to play again in 2024. Uruguay will be without Zuccarino for the July Internationals. …
Read More »Pumas Prop Enrique Pieretto Joins Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have announced the arrival of a Puma. Enrique Pieretto joins the Super Rugby franchise in Sydney, Australia with immediate effect. It comes as a loan with Pieretto arriving from United Rugby Championship (URC) club the Glasgow Warriors. The arrival of Pieretto as a Medical Joker means that …
Read More »July Internationals 2024 – Americas Referee Appointments
The July Internationals will break record ground in the Americas. The annual mid-year window will see more matches than ever before in the Western Hemisphere. Canada, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay will all host matches against visiting test teams from other continents. Americas officials from the same …
Read More »Argentina Beaten by New Zealand at Rugby Championship u20
A dominant first quarter display from New Zealand helped the Junior All Blacks to a big win over Los Pumitas on Tuesday. The round two match of the Rugby Championship u20 was a 43-20 victory for New Zealand. In round one New Zealand competed to a 13-13 draw against South …
Read More »Late try gives Legion victory over Jackals
A late try from Djustice Sears-Duru gave the Legion a 30-24 victory over the Jackals in a back-and-forth clash at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. Dallas outscored their hosts four tries to three to earn two bonus points in defeat, but San Diego’s kickers combined for a six-from-six effort off the …
Read More »Hounds halt Free Jacks in Eastern Conference contender clash
The Hounds put forth their case as contenders in the Eastern Conference with a 26-20 road victory over the New England Free Jacks on Sunday afternoon. Chicago made the most of their scoring opportunities while the defending champions again struggled with accuracy at the set piece. From the kickoff the …
Read More »Cayman Islands defeat Bermuda
Bermuda played host to the Cayman Islands in a rugby test match on Saturday. Played at North Field at the National Sports Centre, the Cayman Islands were 44-12 winners. The fixture was part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) qualification pathway. The competition is being played over a three year …
Read More »Historic: Argentina Sevens Champions of 2024 League Season
Argentina finished 5th at the Singapore 7’s. The result means that Los Pumas 7’s finished the regular Sevens season in top spot. Argentina recovered from a Quarter FI al loss against Ireland to defeat South Africa 14-10 in the 5th Place Final. Argentina’s final position at the Singapore event took …
Read More »Houston take bonus point road win over Utah
Houston held off a late comeback attempt by Utah to claim a 29-24 result at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The SaberCats forwards were second-best at the scrum but overpowered the Warriors in the tight-loose, with 18-year-old hooker Seth Smith shining in his first professional start. Early forays into …
Read More »Old Glory wins arm-wrestle over Sharks in DC rain
Old Glory made hard work of it, but got the win over the Miami Sharks they wanted on Saturday evening. Jason Robertson’s penalty goal in the dying minutes sealed a 13-10 result for DC in a prolonged arm-wrestle that saw both teams struggling to make inroads in rainy conditions. After …
Read More »Hungry Yacare Feast on Cobras
Yacare were convincing winners over on Saturday. The Paraguayan side feasted on Os Cobras; the convincing win sees the team edge closer to securing a place in the play-off’s. The win came with bursts of brilliance in what was an on-again; off-again performance. Played in the heat of São Paulo …
Read More »MLR 2024: San Diego Legion vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
An intriguing Western Conference clash takes place at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. The slumping San Diego Legion will look to turn their fortunes around against the surging Dallas Jackals, with ex-Wallabies star Matt Giteau set to make his first appearance in San Diego colors. CURRENT STANDINGS 5-3-0 (L2) West 3rd …
Read More »MLR 2024: New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will collide at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy on Sunday afternoon. New England were the better side when they met at SeatGeek Stadium in March, but Chicago have raised their game in recent weeks and enter the match with a three-game win …
Read More »Sluggish Seawolves secure bonus point win over Anthem
The Seawolves got the bonus point win they were after against Anthem on Friday night. While the final score showed a convincing 29-13 result for the home side, it wasn’t until the second half when they took control with the visitors pushing to within two points at halftime. Seattle looked …
Read More »MLR 2024: Utah Warriors vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
It’s another home game for Utah on Saturday night as they welcome old rivals Houston to Zions Bank Stadium. Both teams have won their last two outings, with the Warriors holding off Old Glory last Friday and the SaberCats scorching San Diego last Saturday. CURRENT STANDINGS 4-4-0 (W2) West 5th …
Read More »MLR 2024: Old Glory DC vs Miami Sharks – ARN Guide
Two teams fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference will do battle at Maryland SoccerPlex on Saturday evening. Old Glory hold a five-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the second half of the regular season. Miami arrive after a comprehensive home defeat to Dallas, …
Read More »Peñarol Back on Track with Screaming Start against Selknam
Peñarol are back on track. The Uruguayan franchise got off to a freak start against Selknam which provided unstoppable. Additional tries powered the Uruguayans to a bonus point win as Selknam were left to contemplate what might have been had it not been for the screaming start from Peñarol. In …
Read More »Pampas Upset Dogos for Historic First Win
Los Pampas booked a spot in the Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires side were convincing winners over Los Dogos in Córdoba on Friday. The bonus point win came with the added bonus of Los Dogos being denied a competition point from the contest. The Buenos Aires side …
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