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Read More »Austin cruise past Dallas by record margin
The Austin Gilgronis cruised to a 57-3 win over the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday evening. It set a new Major League Rugby record for points differential, eclipsing the previous mark of 47, as the AG’s poured on nine tries with none conceded. Dallas suffered a crushing blow …
Read More »LA stretches win streak with bruising win over Houston
The LA Giltinis defeated the Houston SaberCats 17-12 in a bruising encounter at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It stretches LA’s winning streak to five games as they continue to push towards Austin and the top spot in the Western Conference. Both teams would lose starting players early. LA captain Dave …
Read More »Seawolves edge Legion in Starfire nail-biter
The Seattle Seawolves claimed a vital bonus-point win over the San Diego Legion on Saturday to keep within striking distance of a playoff position. It was the visitors who outscored their hosts five tries to four, but the unerring boot of AJ Alatimu proved the difference in a nail-biting contest. …
Read More »Arrows dominate Gold to jump back into playoff race
The Toronto Arrows scored eight tries en route to a 53-36 win over NOLA Gold at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. A dominant performance from the pack was the difference, with the bonus point victory pushing them even on points with New York for the third playoff spot in the …
Read More »Dramatic ending sees Old Glory beat Utah to end losing streak
Old Glory DC’s nine-game losing streak came to an end as they defeated the Utah Warriors 22-21 at Segra Field on Friday night. The match ended in dramatic fashion, as the home side came back from a 21-10 second half deficit with Calvin Whiting’s penalty kick on full time pushing …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Dallas Jackals vs Austin Gilgronis – ARN Guide
It’s back-to-back Texas derbies for the Dallas Jackals as they host the Austin Gilgronis at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday night. The two sides last met in the opening week of the season when the AG’s welcomed the expansion side to Major League Rugby with a resounding victory at Bold Stadium. …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
It’s a first-ever 10th meeting between two Major League Rugby teams as the Seattle Seawolves host the San Diego Legion on Saturday. The occasion is both historic and potentially pivotal in the playoff race, with Seattle trailing San Diego by four points for third spot in the Western Conference. Seattle’s …
Read More »MLR 2022 – LA Giltinis vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The defending champions are rolling again, and it’s Houston who are next in line. Four wins on the trot have propelled the Giltinis past the SaberCats into second place in the Western Conference. LA are now within striking range of Austin, who hold a four-point lead heading into the weekend. …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
Toronto wraps up a three-game homestand when they welcome NOLA Gold to York Lions Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It’s a match with significant playoff implications. A bonus-point win for the Arrows would put them level on points with third-place New York, while a loss would nail the door shut on …
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