It’s a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Final in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. The Ratlers play host to Rugby New York in a clash between two sides with their sights set firmly on the postseason. On that day in July it was ATL who were successful by the slimmest …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Old Glory DC vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
The third week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season begins on Friday evening in Leesburg where Old Glory plays host to the New England Free Jacks. It’s the first match at Segra Field this season and DC are planning to make it a festival atmosphere with a number of …
Read More »Arrows sign Canadian international Brock Webster
The Toronto Arrows have looked to patch up their injury-hit backline with the addition of Brock Webster for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. A Canadian international in both 7s and XVs, the 21-year-old Ontario native has most recently been playing with the Pacific Pride national development …
Read More »Dallas signs former SaberCats eightman Adriaan Booysen
The Dallas Jackals have signed former SaberCats No8 Adriaan Booysen for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Known for his powerful carrying ability, the 25-year-old represented Namibia at the 2019 World Cup and appeared in all four of their tests in 2021. Booysen arrived in Houston ahead …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 2
Cooler temperatures and windy conditions made for some interesting clashes in the second week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Defense was to the fore while set pieces and mauls were also popular this week which made it a little difficult to separate the forwards in particular. 1 – …
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 Cóndores closing in on home test match against Tier 1 opponent Los Cóndores are in talks with Scotland to …
Read More »MLR 2022 Transfer Summary
With the first two weeks of the 2022 Major League Rugby season now behind us many of the new signings have already made their league debuts. There remains some planned arrivals who are experiencing visa delays, and it’s hoped most will be resolved in the next month. Below is a …
Read More »Austin runs rampant in record win over Old Glory
The Austin Gilgronis defeated Old Glory DC in emphatic fashion on Saturday evening, winning by a score of 57-12 at Bold Stadium. Club records were set in points scored and margin of victory. A rampant AG backline contributed six of the team’s eight tries. It was the worst possible start …
Read More »Ratlers shut down Gold in defensive battle
Rugby ATL made it two wins from two as they defeated NOLA Gold 14-9 at The Gold Mine on Saturday evening. It was a game dominated by defense, with the Ratlers preventing their hosts from scoring a single try while grabbing two themselves. The two sides were stuck in a …
Read More »New York stun Houston with late try
Rugby New York claimed a late win over the SaberCats this evening in Houston. A 79th minute try stunned the home side and gave New York a 10-7 victory. The result means Rugby New York retain their unbeaten record against Houston The SaberCats’ best showing in prior matches against New …
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