The Austin Gilgronis earned a 16-9 victory over Rugby United New York at Bold Stadium on Saturday. It was a battle of attrition with the home side’s smothering defense holding their guests try-less. New York got on the board first with a Dan Hollinshead penalty in the 2nd minute. A …
Read More »ATL claim hard-fought bonus point win over New England
Rugby ATL claimed a hard-fought 33-18 bonus point win over the New England Free Jacks. It was a 70-minute cliffhanger in Georgia before two yellow cards to Free Jacks forwards saw the visitors finishing with 13 men. It enabled ATL to seal the win which takes them to the top …
Read More »Arrows overcome resilient SaberCats in Houston
The Toronto Arrows overcame a resilient Houston SaberCats 19-10 in front of a vocal crowd at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. Staunch defense from the home side limited the visitors to only two tries in the first half despite owning the vast amount of territory and possession. An early try …
Read More »San Diego rout NOLA in Chula Vista
The Legion put on a show as they routed the NOLA Gold by a score of 43-17 in Chula Vista on Saturday. It was the largest offensive output of the season for San Diego, who outscored their guests six tries to three in a comprehensive performance. An early feeling out …
Read More »MLR Preview – Old Glory DC vs Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves head back to the East Coast with a chance for redemption against Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby’s only Sunday match this week. Last season’s clash between the two saw the expansion side upsetting the two-time champions at Cardinal Stadium. Segra Field in Leesburg is the …
Read More »MLR Preview – LA Giltinis vs Utah Warriors
Rugby will arrive at SoFi Stadium for the first time on Saturday evening where the LA Giltinis play host to the Utah Warriors. It’s another bold new venue for Major League Rugby, if only temporary as a scheduling conflict required LA to look elsewhere from the Memorial Coliseum. LA suffered …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs New England Free Jacks
Two teams that began their Major League Rugby accounts in 2020 will meet for the first time in Marietta on Saturday. Rugby ATL were due to host the New England Free Jacks just a few days after the season was cancelled last year and fans will be hoping the forthcoming …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Rugby United New York
Fresh off their hard-earned upset win over the previously unbeaten LA Giltinis, Rugby United New York will attempt to make it two cocktails in a row as they face the Gilgronis in Austin. The two sides are separated by only a single point on the overall standings with both in …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Toronto Arrows
We’re only just reaching the halfway point of the season but Saturday’s game in Houston might be considered a must-win game for both the SaberCats and the visiting Toronto Arrows. Though they are likely out of the Semi Final running, the Cats need to prevent slipping further away from an …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs NOLA Gold
Two founding members of Major League Rugby will meet for the fifth time on Saturday to open Week 9. It marks the midpoint of a season that has not gone to plan for the San Diego Legion, but for the NOLA Gold remains one with promise. To this point San …
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