The Dallas Jackals rebounded from a horror start to make things interesting, but the Utah Warriors ultimately came away with the bonus-point 36-26 victory at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. Three tries from Connor McLeod led the way for the visitors with Joe Mano scoring the other two. From the opening …
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MLR 2023 – Chicago Hounds vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
Two great sporting cities will meet for the first time in professional rugby when the Chicago Hounds host the New York Ironworkers on Sunday. The defending champs want to take another step forward in their march towards the postseason, while the newcomers are in search of their second franchise victory. …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference heading into this weekend will do battle at Segra Field on Sunday afternoon. Both Old Glory DC and the visiting New England Free Jacks carry win streaks into the game and with ideal conditions on the weather forecast, fans should be in …
Read More »Canada to play Argentina in Toulouse 7s Men’s Semi Final
Canada have reached a World Sevens Men’s Cup Semi Final for the first time this season as they upset Australia in the Quarter Finals. Argentina will be their opponents, Los Pumas knocking off South Africa for what will be their fifth top-four finish on this year’s circuit. Overall leaders New …
Read More »Women’s Eagles reach Semi Finals at Toulouse 7s
The USA has reached the Semi Finals of the Women’s draw at the Toulouse 7s. A 22-17 win over Fiji in the Quarter Final will see the the Eagles taking on Australia on Sunday for a spot in the Cup Final. Canada will play Spain for 9th place, with Brazil …
Read More »Argentina qualify for Paris Olympics
Argentina have booked their ticket for Paris 2024. Los Pumas finished at the top of Pool B at the Toulouse Sevens, which gives them an insurmountable position in the top four of the overall World Series standings and secures automatic qualification for the Olympic Games. New Zealand have already qualified …
Read More »Cobras Can’t Withstand the Peñarol Punch
Os Cobras were unable to withstand Peñarol’s punch on Saturday. Played just outside São Paulo, Penãrol were comfortable 38-15 winners over the Brazilian Super Rugby Americas side. Peñarol scored an opening minute try and held the lead throughout. The early afternoon kick-off at the Estádio Nogueirão was briskly followed by …
Read More »Arrows end losing streak with draw against ATL
Toronto’s seven-game losing streak is at an end, though celebrations would be muted after a 34-34 draw against Rugby ATL at York Lions Stadium on Friday night. The Arrows recovered from a 17-nil first half deficit to salvage the tie, leaving the visitors frustrated to leave behind two vital competitions …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
The most intriguing match of the weekend is in Houston on Saturday night, where the SaberCats lay in waiting for the Seawolves. Seattle are in second spot in the West, three points ahead of their hosts, and the result could well determine who gets home field advantage in the first …
Read More »MLR 2023 – NOLA Gold vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
The Gold limp home after a heavy defeat in New York last weekend but will find no relief on Saturday when they face the top team in Major League Rugby. San Diego arrive in New Orleans with eight consecutive victories, just two shy of the league record set by New …
Read More »SRA Semi Finals Picture Shaken Up as Selknam overcome Pampas
The Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals pictures has been shaken up. Selknam went to Buenos Aires and conquered La Catedral. The 23-19 win was a comeback victory; Los Pampas held a 13-0 lead well in the first-half. Early play favored Selknam. Francisco Urroz lined-up a penalty but was unsuccessful. Los …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
After an abbreviated outing last weekend, the Jackals will be ready for a full 80 minutes against Utah on Saturday night. The lightning show denied Dallas a chance for an upset win over DC, while the Legion denied the Warriors even a losing bonus point at Zions Bank Stadium. Dallas …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Yacare vs Dogos – ARN Guide
A pivotal match of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will take place in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. Yacare play host to Los Dogos in a Paraguayan vs Argentine showdown. It is 4th vs 2nd with the home side needing points to remain on track for the Semi Finals. The visitors are …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Cobras vs Peñarol – ARN Guide
Super Rugby Americas 2023 leaders Peñarol face Os Cobras on the road on Saturday. While Peñarol are assured of a place in the Semi Finals they are in Brazil in search of competition points to ensure that their Semi Final is in Montevideo and not away from home. In a …
Read More »Top 14 Dream Alive as Francisco Gorrissen leads Vannes into Pro D2 Semi Finals
For Vannes players and supporters the Top 14 dream is alive. Vannes traveled to Nevers for a barrage play-off. They returned home 20-17 winners to qualify for the Pro D2 Semi Finals. Francisco Gorrissen captained Vannes to victory over Nevers. The Argentine was joined by Uruguayan captain Andrés Vilaseca in …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
It’s into the home stretch for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. With two-thirds of the regular season now in the books, every point matters for those seeking a spot in the playoffs. Rugby ATL are one of those teams, and while the Arrows are out of the picture they can …
Read More »Brasil enfrentará Colômbia e Estados Unidos em Junho
As Yaras terão quatro partidas internacionais nos próximos meses: Americas Rugby Trophy feminino no Brasil em junho e qualificatório para o WXV (a nova liga mundial) na Colômbia em julho. Entre os meses de junho e julho, o Brasil enfrentará quatro desafios internacionais. Entre os dias 3 e 11 de …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Pampas vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Los Pampas are on the verge of securing a place in the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team is third and unlikely to finish lower in the regular season. A home win over Selknam is the objective on Friday. Meanwhile, as a pathway to the final four, the visitors from …
Read More »Leinster scrumhalf among 19 uncapped names in Eagles squad
Scott Lawrence has named his extended USA Eagles player pool for the test series to be played in August against Romania, Portugal, and Georgia. Included in the 54-man squad are 19 uncapped players, with Michigan-born Leinster scrumhalf Nick McCarthy one of them. McCarthy is one of seven players who are …
Read More »MLR Notes: Surgery for Hattingh, Nonu suspended, Bowman signed
Seattle will be without Riekert Hattingh for a few weeks. Their captain underwent surgery on a broken foot and will miss most of – if not all – of the remainder of the regular season. It’s a significant blow to the Seawolves, who are just three points ahead of Houston …
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