Austin’s perfect record is no more. Rugby ATL brought the Gilgronis down to earth with a dominant 29-14 win at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. Played in chilly conditions, the visitors looked to be still feeling the affects of the hard-fought win over LA and could not match the strength of …
Read More »MLR 2022 – LA Giltinis vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
It’s a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Final on Sunday, as the LA Giltinis play host to the Utah Warriors at Memorial Coliseum. On that day the Giltinis came from behind to secure a late victory and would go on to lift the MLR Shield a week later. The …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby New York vs San Diego Legion – ARN Guide
Rugby New York host the San Diego Legion on Sunday in a classic East-West rivalry that has never failed to deliver a compelling contest. In five previous meetings the average margin of victory is just 5 points, with only one match finishing beyond a converted try. San Diego currently hold …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
Two teams looking for a quick turnaround of fortunes will collide at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday night. Both the Houston SaberCats and Seattle Seawolves have dropped two straight and will be desperate to avoid a third and risk falling off the pace in the Western Conference playoff picture. The two …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Dallas Jackals vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
NOLA will look to make it two wins in a row when they square off against the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. After three straight defeats the Gold finally got one in the win column last weekend in Seattle. The same can’t be said for the Jackals, who …
Read More »MLR 2022 – New England Free Jacks vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston is a unique experience and this year it comes complete with a rugby match. Traditional rivals New England and Toronto will collide on Saturday with vital Eastern Conference points on the line. It’s also a chance for redemption for the Arrows, who came up …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs Austin Gilgronis – ARN Guide
The two current conference leaders will go head-to-head in Atlanta on Saturday to start the sixth week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Rugby ATL represent the East, with the unbeaten Austin Gilgronis heading up both the West and the overall standings. In their only previous encounter it was …
Read More »LA Giltinis land Eagles front row star Joe Taufete’e
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of USA international Joe Taufete’e for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from France, having been granted an early release from his contract with Top 14 club Lyon for family reasons. Taufete’e, 29, has been a consistent presence …
Read More »Houston acquires ATL lock Marno Redelinghuys
The Houston SaberCats have acquired Marno Redelinghuys from Rugby ATL in exchange for a 1st round draft pick and a one-month loan of Kian Meadon. As part of the trade the SaberCats will also receive a 3rd round draft pick. Both selections apply to the 2022 Collegiate Draft. Redelinghuys was …
Read More »Season over for Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson
Toronto Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson will play no further part in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international tore a hamstring in the season opener against the Seattle Seawolves and has now been advised that the injury will require surgical repair. It’s a blow to the 29-year-old who …
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