The LA Giltinis inched closer to securing top spot in the Western Conference with a 39-32 win over the Utah Warriors at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday. Discipline cost the home side with three yellow cards brandished in a span of 17 minutes and a red card to Niall Saunders …
Read More »ATL books playoff spot with win over Toronto
Rugby ATL clinched their spot in the postseason with a 34-23 win over the Toronto Arrows at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. In doing so the Canadian side are eliminated from contention, which means Rugby New York are also playoff-bound. Toronto were under pressure from the opening kickoff and conceded an …
Read More »Seattle win match, but Houston earn historic playoff berth
It was a bittersweet result for the Seawolves as they defeated the SaberCats 43-36 at a packed Starfire Stadium on Friday night. Unfortunately for the home side, a late surge from the visitors gave Houston two bonus points and with it a ticket to the playoffs for the first time …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Austin Gilgronis vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
San Diego’s hopes for a miracle playoff spot are now dashed, but they can still make their mark if they can turnover the Gilgronis in Austin on Saturday evening. For the home side it’s an opportunity to potentially restore their place at the top of the Western Conference table though …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Utah Warriors vs LA Giltinis – ARN Guide
It’s the last home game of the season for the Warriors on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the LA Giltinis to Zions Bank Stadium. There are no playoffs in Utah’s immediate future but they can still have a say in the seedings if they can topple their guests for a …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
The Fire & Ice Cup will be on the line at Silverbacks Park on Sunday afternoon where Rugby ATL play host to the Toronto Arrows. For the latter it’s also last chance saloon with anything less than a win formally ending their playoff hunt. Even a victory might not be …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Seattle Seawolves vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
It’s all on the line for the Seattle Seawolves when they host the Houston SaberCats on Friday night. Only a convincing win will keep the home side alive in the playoff race, and even then they must prevent the visitors from scoring a single bonus point. All that only gives …
Read More »Canada West roster named for Halifax tournament
A Canada West Selects roster of 28 players has been named to compete in the upcoming Coast To Coast Cup. The round-robin tournament will be played in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the Toronto Arrows Academy and Atlantic Selects also taking part. Pacific Pride coach Phil Mack will lead the West …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Argentina out to learn from Rugby League Michael Cheika finalized his coaching staff this past week. As expected Felipe …
Read More »ATL shut down New York for bonus point win
Rugby ATL took a major step towards playoff qualification with a 38-3 win over Rugby New York at JFK Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Stifling defense from the Ratlers combined with stifling heat to shut down the home side despite New York holding a clear advantage in territory. The first try …
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