The NOLA Gold backed up their impressive win over New York with a dominant 37-14 victory over the Utah Warriors at The Gold Mine on Saturday afternoon. Six different players scored tries for the home side as their high tempo attack gave fits to the visiting defense. From the start …
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Celebrations in São Paulo as Cobras overcome Selknam
Os Cobras completed their first win of Super Rugby Americas 2023. The Brazilian side overcame Selknam in São Paulo on Saturday. The players and modest crowd celebrated the 30-24 win. With it the American Raptors are now the only winless team and Os Cobras rise off the bottom of the …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
It’s another colossal contest on Sunday afternoon that will bring a close to Round 5 of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New York Ironworkers host the New England Free Jacks in a classic sporting rivalry and a rematch of the thrilling 2022 Eastern Conference Final. These two sides …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
Two teams searching for their second win of the season will clash in Leesburg on Saturday. Old Glory DC nearly pulled off an improbable come-from-behind result against New England last weekend, while the Toronto Arrows are all smiles after Sam Malcolm led them to victory in Chicago. It’s the sixth …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Chicago Hounds vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
A first-ever Major League Rugby meeting of the canines takes place at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday. Regardless of the result it will be a memorable occasion as both the Chicago Hounds and Dallas Jackals are yet to record a win in their short histories. For the Jackals it’s a particularly …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
Rugby ATL return from a week off to host the San Diego Legion on Saturday. It’s the third meeting between the two sides, with both previous encounters going to the team from Atlanta. A runaway second half gave ATL a convincing win against NOLA two weeks ago. They sport a …
Read More »MLR 2023 – NOLA Gold vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
The NOLA Gold will look to make it two wins in a row at home against the Utah Warriors on Saturday afternoon. Despite both teams being founding members of Major League Rugby, they have only played four times and not at all since the 2021 campaign. Notably, the Gold have …
Read More »Peñarol play like Kings despite losing Cavalry against Yacare
Peñarol remain the team to beat in Super Rugby Americas 2023. The Uruguayans played like kings against Yacare on Friday. They did so despite losing three leading forwards to injuries in the opening quarter. The 45-12 win also came despite Yacare having scored first with a superb try. With only …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Cobras vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Os Cobras play host to Selknam on Saturday in São Paulo. The match is a pivotal fixture for both as the Brazilians are playing at home for the final time of the first half of the season. Selknam need a win to retain third place in the standings. For Os …
Read More »Dogos conquer Pampas in historic professional derby
The first-ever professional derby in South American rugby history took place on Thursday evening in Buenos Aires. Los Pampas were the home side against Córdoba side Los Dogos. The visitors from Córdoba conquered La Catedral in an impressive 29-11 victory. Los Dogos were the better team in the opening half. …
Read More »Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium to host 2023 Major League Rugby final
Major League Rugby have confirmed that the 2023 Championship Final will be played at Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, July 8. It will be the third time a set venue has been used for a final, with San Diego’s Torero Stadium used in both 2018 and 2019. The 2021 and …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Peñarol vs Yacare – ARN Guide
Super Rugby Americas heats up in Montevideo on Friday. Peñarol play host to Yacare in a top four clash. Both sides are in red-hot form with impressive victories last weekend. The match marks the beginning of the third year of professional competition between teams from Uruguay and Paraguay. Peñarol are …
Read More »MLR Notes: Larsen hurt, Sammy Shines, Vancouver interest?
The New England Free Jacks celebrated a hard-fought victory against Old Glory DC in their home opener on the weekend. They also welcomed a record attendance to Fort Quincy, with 3,353 the official tally. That’s about capacity in terms of seating space at Veterans Memorial Stadium, though there is enough …
Read More »Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour
Kévin Rouet has named 30 players in his Canada squad for two upcoming tests in Spain. The team will play against South Africa on Saturday, March 25 before facing the USA a week later. Both take place in Madrid, with the second doubling as the first match of the Pacific …
Read More »MLR 2023 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 4
Two teams picked up their first wins of the season over the weekend. Sammy, er, Toronto denied Chicago, and the Gold finally delivered on expectations. San Diego shut down Dallas, New England won a battle against DC, and the Seawolves are now swimming ahead of the pack. 1 – Rob …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Pampas vs Dogos – ARN Guide
The all-Argentine clash will open round five of Super Rugby Americas 2023. CASI will be the setting for Los Pampas‘ home match against Los Dogos. It is simply the battle of the cities with Buenos Aires hosting Córdoba. There is plenty to look forward to with Los Dogos in top …
Read More »Hawks fall to Argentina Development XV in tour finale
The USA Hawks closed out their three-match tour of South America with a 45-33 defeat against an Argentina Development XV. It was played at the Deportiva Francesa club in Buenos Aires, one day before the previously announced kickoff and just four days after Friday’s game against the Pampas. Argentina’s selection …
Read More »USA to face Georgia away in World Cup Warm-Up
The USA will not play at Rugby World Cup 2023. The Men’s Eagles will, nonetheless, take part in at least one warm-up fixture. Georgia will play host to the USA on Saturday, August 19 in the national capital of Tbilisi. Georgia will compete in Pool C at Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Jamaica out to break Gibraltar Jamaica will play a test match in March in Europe. In what will be the third …
Read More »Gold find form as Ironworkers struggle in New Orleans heat
The NOLA Gold picked up their first win of the season on Sunday, and did so in emphatic fashion with a stunning 31-5 result over the Ironworkers. New York looked to be struggling in the heat and humidity of New Orleans. Both sides will be counting the cost with numerous …
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