New England erased a 13-nil first half deficit to come away with a 23-13 victory over Rugby ATL at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Free Jacks hung on with only 14 men on the pitch for much of the first hour and pulled away in the final quarter to …
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MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The New York Ironworkers will start the second half of their season with a home tilt against the Houston SaberCats on Sunday. It’s been a challenging start to the campaign for the defending champions and a strong one for the visitors, though both sides currently sit in second place in …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Chicago Hounds vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Two teams on losing skids will look to start the second half of the season on a winning note at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday. The Chicago Hounds return home having lost back-to-back road games and four straight all told, while NOLA are smarting after two losses at The Gold Mine …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
The San Diego Legion can set a new franchise mark for consecutive victories at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday evening. Standing in their way are the Dallas Jackals, who were shut out when the two sides met at Snapdragon Stadium in March. Dallas were competitive but ultimately second best in Houston …
Read More »Peñarol prove to be the Real Deal against Dogos
Peñarol proved to be the real deal against Los Dogos. The Uruguayans enjoyed a magnificent opening half to set themselves up for a solid win. The 33-15 victory takes Peñarol above Los Dogos to top spot in the Super Rugby Americas table. Peñarol enjoyed a strong start and an even …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
The Utah Warriors can tie a club record if they can pull off their fifth win in a row at Segra Field on Saturday. Old Glory DC won’t have any interest in taking part of that bit of trivia, and are themselves looking to step up in a highly competitive …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas – American Raptors vs Selknam – ARN Guide
The American Raptors entertain Selknam in Denver on Saturday. It is a vital fixture for both teams. The home side need to find the winning formula while the visitors must win to get back into the play-off’s zone. It is the winning formula that the American Raptors are in search …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
The second half of the Major League Rugby season begins at Fort Quincy, where the New England Free Jacks host Rugby ATL on Saturday afternoon. There are 10 points separating the two in the Eastern Conference with the home side holding top spot as the playoff picture starts to take …
Read More »Pumitas feast on USA Hawks in Charlotte
The Argentina u20’s side, Los Pumitas, feasted on the USA Hawks. Played on Friday, the second of two matches between the teams, Los Pumitas were 26-0 winners in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 26-0 win followed the 33-12 win on April 15. The tour is part of Argentina’s preparations for the …
Read More »Pampas hold firm against Black Lion in pulsating contest
A pulsating contest played out in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Professional teams from Argentina and Georgia faced-off with the home side holding firm in the final minutes to complete a 24-21 victory. Los Pampas scored two tries, the first going to man-of-the-match Joaquín Lamas. The Los Pumas 7’s play-maker scored …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Peñarol vs Dogos – ARN Guide
Peñarol play host to Dogos in the top-of-the-table Super Rugby Americas clash. The Friday fixture is vital with an eye to the play-off’s and beyond. The two teams have comfortably been the most consistent sides in the league. Finishing top and gaining a favorable Semi Final opponent is very much …
Read More »MLR Notes – Eastern Conference signings and injury updates
The Eastern Conference has some catching up to do with their overall record in comparison to the West, but it is equally competitive heading towards the second half of the season. In fact one might argue the playoff race is more compelling in the East with five teams in realistic …
Read More »MLR Notes – Western Conference signings and injury updates
The trade and signing deadline has now passed and while some changes are still to be revealed, a number of roster moves have been revealed. There is also a few notable injuries, and one suspension over the past weekend that will have an affect in the second half of the …
Read More »Ruben de Haas signs for Cheetahs, MLR stop first
Ruben de Haas is heading back to South Africa. The US Eagles scrumhalf will depart English Premiership side Saracens after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs beginning in July of this year. He will first return stateside for a short-term deal in Major League Rugby. It’s the second stint …
Read More »Kévin Rouet extended, Pacific Four set for Ottawa
Rugby Canada has extended National Senior Women’s Head Coach Kévin Rouet through the 2025 World Cup to be hosted by England. The 37-year-old took charge of the side in March of last year, just months ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand. In his first major campaign at the …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Chile to make history before and at World Cup The world’s eyes will be on Chile’s national Men’s Rugby team in …
Read More »Legion pull away from Hounds for fifth straight win
The Legion made it five wins on the trot with a 48-24 victory over the Chicago Hounds at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. It was a tie game early in the second half, but the visitors couldn’t keep up with San Diego’s high powered offense that has them in top spot …
Read More »Pampas hold all the aces in dominant showing against Raptors
Los Pampas were highly impressive against the American Raptors on Sunday. The team from Buenos Aires, Argentina completed a dominant bonus option victory in Denver, Colorado. Joaquín de la Vega Mendía kicked 9/9 and Lucio Auad scored a hat-trick. It was a bonus point win; yet, it was more than …
Read More »Passionate Old Glory upsets underwhelming Ironworkers
Old Glory celebrated their first ever win over New York with a stunning 42-31 performance at Segra Field on Sunday. The Ironworkers held a 12-point lead at the intermission, but a miserable second half saw them concede 30 points as DC’s attacking vigor took center stage. The visitors scored first, …
Read More »Warriors knock off Seawolves in whirlwind contest
The Utah Warriors made it four wins in a row with an impressive 41-35 victory over the Seawolves on Saturday night. Fans at Zions Bank Stadium were left breathless at times in what was a whirlwind encounter. Seattle went toe-to-toe with their hosts but ultimately dropped their second straight match …
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