The Toronto Arrows upset the league-leading Free Jacks with a 33-18 win at York Lions Stadium on Thursday night. New England’s record-setting 10-game winning streak was brought to a screeching halt, with the visitors looking lethargic against an inspired home side. It was all Free Jacks in the early goings. …
Read More »San Diego signs former Eagles hooker James Hilterbrand
The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of James Hilterbrand for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. This is the first domestic contract for the former Eagles hooker, who celebrates his 33rd birthday on Saturday. Hilterbrand was born and raised in Australia, qualifying for the USA …
Read More »MLR Notes: de Chaves leaving Austin, other roster moves
It remains to be seen what affect the pending change in ownership at Austin will have to the playing roster for next season. One name already confirmed as departing is second row Sebastian de Chaves, who has signed a two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership. de Chaves …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Toronto Arrows vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
A rare Thursday night game begins the 16th week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Arrows welcome the New England Free Jacks to Toronto for the first time and the result could also be historic. This isn’t the first time the two sides have met north of the …
Read More »Up and Under ** Special Edition **
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 USA to host Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033 The USA will host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in …
Read More »Pietersen leads Legion to Cali Cup win over Giltinis
A 21-point performance from Joe Pietersen led the San Diego Legion to a 31-27 win over the Giltinis on Sunday evening. It brings LA’s seven-game winning streak to a halt and sees the Cali Cup returning to San Diego, in what was a fitting end to the Legion’s stay at …
Read More »New York grinds out bonus point win over Seawolves
Rugby New York claimed a bonus-point 30-22 victory over the Seattle Seawolves in Hoboken on Sunday. While the home side’s backline that received much of the attention in the build-up, it was the forwards who proved the difference with their set piece too strong for the visitors. The home side …
Read More »NOLA celebrate blowout win over DC
Nate Osborne’s return to New Orleans on Saturday did not go as planned. NOLA Gold produced their best performance of the season with a 50-21 victory over Old Glory DC. The visitors had no answer for an attack that seemed to come from all angles over 80 minutes. NOLA got …
Read More »SaberCats take the spoils in thrilling win over Warriors
The Houston SaberCats took a mighty step towards the postseason with a thrilling 31-27 win over the Utah Warriors on Saturday night. With five tries scored Houston took maximum points from the home fixture and move into third place in the Western Conference with only three games to play. A …
Read More »Arrows cruise to a shutout win over Jackals
The Toronto Arrows cruised to a 57-0 win over the Dallas Jackals at York Lions Stadium on Saturday evening. Seven different players touched down in a match that resembled a training run at times, the home side scoring 43 points in the first half alone before taking their foot off …
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