Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
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New York clinches home playoff game, but Utah wins battle
The New York Ironworkers did just enough to clinch home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs on Sunday. It was the Utah Warriors who won the battle, however, with a 43-33 victory at Memorial Field to close out their campaign on a winning note. A yellow card …
Read More »Packed house watch Free Jacks glide past SaberCats
New England celebrated another franchise attendance record on Sunday as over 4,700 watched them glide past the Houston SaberCats by a final score of 47-24. The victory is the 14th of the campaign for the Free Jacks which sets a new club mark, eclipsing their 13 wins of last season. …
Read More »Argentina Fall to New Zealand in Junior World Championship Warm-Up
Argentina have completed their preparations for the 2023 Junior World Championship. Los Pumitas faced New Zealand in South Africa. The match was the final hit-out before Argentina face Italy on Saturday, June 24. New Zealand were worthy winners over Argentina. Playing at a high pace, New Zealand completed a 59-21 …
Read More »Samoa name Titi Lamositele in World Cup longlist
Samoa have named long-time USA prop Titi Lamositele in their 40-man World Cup training squad. The 28-year-old Montpellier prop has not appeared for the Eagles since the 2019 World Cup in Japan and while born and raised in Washington state, he qualifies for Samoa through ancestry. Lamositele is not the …
Read More »New Zealand go new and old ahead of facing Los Pumas in Mendoza
New Zealand have gone for a combination of new and old. The All Blacks will open their Rugby Championship defense away to Argentina on July 08. The match will take place at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. It will be Argentina’s first ever home match against New Zealand outside of Buenos …
Read More »Arrows end forgettable season with loss to Gold
A forgettable 2023 campaign came to a disappointing close for the Toronto Arrows as they lost 26-24 to the NOLA Gold at York Lions Stadium on Saturday night. Both teams have been hit by injuries this season but the Gold salvaged seven victories while the Arrows end with just one. …
Read More »DC heads into playoffs on a high with win over ATL
Old Glory DC will head into the playoffs on a high after defeating Rugby ATL 36-28 on Saturday. A strong crowd, the largest of the season at Segra Field, were treated to an exhibition of running rugby that featured 10 tries between the two sides. The opening score came on …
Read More »Ugly brawl taints Chicago win over Dallas
The Chicago Hounds closed out their season with a 29-28 win over the Dallas Jackals, but it was the ugly scene just after halftime that will be remembered. Five players were sent off following a mass punch-up with four yellow cards There was no sign of hostility early on as …
Read More »MLR 2023 – San Diego Legion vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
The 2023 Major League Rugby regular season wraps up with a classic clash between the San Diego Legion and the Seattle Seawolves on Sunday afternoon. Snapdragon Stadium serves as the venue for the 12th contest between the two sides. When they met in April it was a narrow victory for …
Read More »South American 7’s – Explosive First Day of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
Read More »Argentina’s Chocobares and Mallía become Two-time Top 14 Champions
Toulouse are the French Top 14 champions for 2022-2023. Toulouse defeated European Champions Cup Champions La Rochelle 29-26. It was a final for the ages. The final featured two Argentine players: Santiago Chocobares, Juan Cruz Mallía and Joel Sclavi. Chocobares and Mallía were on the winning team. Santiago Chocobares and …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
A single bonus point is all that is required for the New York Ironworkers to book home field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs against Old Glory DC. Standing in their way are the Utah Warriors – a team they haven’t faced in two years – who are …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
New England and Houston will meet for just the second time in regular season action on Sunday at a sold-out Veterans Memorial Stadium. Their only previous encounter was a blowout win for the Free Jacks at SaberCats Stadium during the 2021 campaign, though the Cats were winners when they met …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Saturday signals the end of a long and frustrating season for both the Toronto Arrows and NOLA Gold at York Lions Stadium. Both teams have struggled with injuries and are looking ahead to next season, but will want to end the year on a winning note. The Arrows celebrated their …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
The odds are not strong for Old Glory to host their first ever playoff game. DC will need a bonus point victory over Rugby ATL on Saturday combined with a New York loss to Utah with no bonus point, a scenario that seems unlikely given the run of form. Accomplishing …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The final week of the 2023 regular season begins with a clash between Major League Rugby’s newest teams. When they met in march it was a slender victory for the Chicago Hounds, but the Dallas Jackals will be keen to flip the switch at home on Saturday. Chicago are coming …
Read More »Coast To Coast Cup kicks off in Halifax on Saturday
The Coast To Coast Cup returns for a second year in Halifax beginning on Saturday. Three regional teams from Canada will be competing with all games streaming live on The Rugby Network. The tournament serves as a stepping stone to representative honors and a shop window for pro scouts. Last …
Read More »Premier Sevens season opens in Austin on Saturday
The 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens season opens at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Saturday. Four teams will be competing in the first of two Eastern Conference tournaments, the second to take place next month in Pittsburgh. The Western Conference will begin next weekend in Minneapolis. Numerous internationals adorn the women’s …
Read More »Canada names Pacific Four training camp roster
Kévin Rouet has selected 40 players to attend a training camp in Perth, Ontario, next week to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Four tests in Ottawa. Canada defeated the USA 50-17 in Spain on April 1, and will play against New Zealand on July 8 and Australia on July 14. …
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