Rumors swept through the internet over the past week that the Austin Gilgronis are up for sale. The twitter post that reached the masses was from veteran rugby writer Pat Clifton, who also suggested that the team will be renamed and relocated. Rich new owner names 2 teams after himself, …
Read More »World Cup Radar – USA – April 6, 2022
It’s now the mid-point of the Major League Rugby season which means it’s time to take a look at the USA’s depth chart heading towards July’s World Cup Qualifier series against Chile. With no official selections since their most recent activity in October, we’ll have to make adjustments based on …
Read More »USA South Panthers to Colombia and Mexico in August
The USA South Panthers will play matches in Colombia and Mexico in August. The Colombian Caribbean city of Barranquilla will play host to at least one match of the tour. Full tour details are forthcoming. Barranquilla will play host to the USA South Panthers shortly after the 2022 Major League …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 9
We have now reached the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season and the playoff picture is taking shape. This past weekend saw first overall New England tested by NOLA, while Austin gave Houston a thorough beating. LA are back in the race, and the Arrows are reeling as their …
Read More »Eagles star for Oxford in Varsity Match
USA Eagles trio Eric Fry, Andrew Durutalo, and Nick Civetta helped lead Oxford University to victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match at Twickenham on Saturday. Civetta was a try-scorer for the Dark Blues as they completed the 21-17 win to follow up their 2021 triumph at Welford Road. Cambridge …
Read More »Shawn Pittman out as Utah Warriors Head Coach
The axe has fallen on another Major League Rugby Head Coach. Shawn Pittman has been relieved of his duties at the Utah Warriors. General Manager and Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks will take over the lead role for the remainder of the season while a search for a permanent replacement …
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 All Roads Lead to Denver Infinity Park will serve as the venue for the second and deciding match of …
Read More »Austin return to form with blowout win over Houston
The Austin Gilgronis returned to impressive form with a resounding 43-5 win over the Houston SaberCats at Bold Stadium on Sunday. It was a ruthless display from the home side, whose two-game losing streak looks long forgotten. The bonus point win gives them the top spot in the Western Conference …
Read More »LA eases past depleted Dallas at the Coliseum
The LA Giltinis eased past a depleted Dallas Jackals side by a final score of 47-7 at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Despite the scoreline it was a committed display from the visitors, who were fielding four new players – three on loan – after an off-field incident last week …
Read More »New York overcome inspired Old Glory in Hoboken
Rugby New York got the bonus point win they wanted against Old Glory DC, but it was far from easy with the final score reading 35-31 at JFK Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Each team managed five tries with two missed conversions the only difference after 80 minutes. The home side …
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