The Utah Warriors can take one step closer to securing their spot in the Western Conference Final if they defeat the SaberCats in Houston on Saturday evening. A loss, however, would leave the door open for the Austin Gilgronis who are just five points behind. There was electricity in the …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold
New England is the next port of call for NOLA as they hit the mid-point of a six-week road swing on Saturday. The Gold trail New York by only three for the second playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but coming up just behind are the Free Jacks, who need …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Rugby United New York
It’s another double-header in Georgia that kicks off the 15th week of the Major League Rugby season. The Toronto Arrows have now been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention but they can throw a spanner in rival Rugby United New York’s playoff plans if they can pull off a win. Toronto …
Read More »MLR Notes: Kurt Coleman ready to strike for the Ratlers
Rugby ATL have announced the return to Kurt Coleman to the active roster. Their starting flyhalf from 2020 broke his leg during a February intra-squad match and was expected to miss the entire year. Coleman boosts a Ratlers backline already bursting with talent and joins fellow South African Ryan Nell …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was a bit of an odd weekend with poor weather affecting the double-header in Georgia and an unexpectedly low-scoring California Cup match. There were moments of individual brilliance to keep us entertained and some creative selections that resulted in one very unique choice in the forwards. 1 – Rob …
Read More »Andrew Durutalo to play in Varsity Match
Seattle Seawolves flanker and USA international Andrew Durutalo has been selected to play for Oxford University against Cambridge in the Varsity Match. Traditionally held in December, the prestigious contest returns on Sunday, July 4, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. This year was meant to celebrate the …
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 Los Pumitas fly past Georgia u20s After over a year of no activity, u20s resumed for Argentina this past …
Read More »AG’s edge Seawolves in high-flying contest
A hat trick from Lauina Futi wasn’t enough to propel the Seattle Seawolves to victory as the Austin Gilgronis held on for a 36-31 win at Starfire Stadium on Sunday. It was an exciting back-and-forth contest that went down to the last play of the game before a victor was …
Read More »LA stays on top with road win over San Diego
The LA Giltinis made the short trip south on the California 101 Highway to San Diego. The Southern Californian match-up was low scoring, yet non-stop action. With the win the LA Giltinis stay on top of the Western Conference and the overall MLR ladder. Injuries disrupted the LA Giltinis prior …
Read More »Ireland, France, and Russia qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Harry McNulty will not be returning to the LA Giltinis this season. The 28-year-old flanker scored the fourth try of the Repechage Final in Monaco to help Ireland claim the final spot in the Men’s bracket of the Tokyo Olympics. Ireland had earlier defeated Samoa in the final match of …
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