Houston were pushed to the brink but ultimately kept their unbeaten record intact with a 30-27 win over Dallas on Friday night. The Jackals entered as considerable underdogs but held the lead at halftime. It took a last-minute penalty goal from Davy Coetzer to save the win for the SaberCats. …
Read More »MLR 2024: Anthem Carolina vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
It’s an all-Eastern clash in Charlotte on Saturday evening when Anthem hosts Old Glory at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Carolina are searching for their first ever franchise win while DC have refreshed their lineup in response to a disappointing home loss to San Diego. CURRENT STANDINGS 0-4-0 (L4) East 6th …
Read More »MLR 2024: Chicago Hounds vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
Two teams looking to rebound from a loss will collide at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hounds were outplayed in their home opener against New England last weekend, while the Seawolves suffered their first defeat of the 2024 campaign at home against the SaberCats. CURRENT STANDINGS 1-2-1 (L1) East …
Read More »MLR 2024: Dallas Jackals vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
It’s the first Texas derby of the 2024 Major League Rugby season on Friday night as the Jackals play host to the league-leading Houston SaberCats. Dallas are looking to redeem their disappointing home defeat to NOLA last weekend, but will have to contend with a team they have never beaten. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Brazil to face fellow World Cup Hopefuls Hong Kong and Belgium in July Brazil, Hong Kong and Belgium are …
Read More »Montauban bring in Germán Kessler as Medical Joker
Germán Kessler has made a late season transfer. The Uruguayan hooker remains in the Pro D2 with Montauban now being his club. Montauban have recruited Kessler as a medical joker from Charente Angoulême XV. Kessler joined Charente Angoulême XV in October from another French second division side, Provence. It marked …
Read More »LA outstrips Utah for first win at new home
RFC Los Angeles scored their first victory since relocating from Atlanta on Sunday, defeating the Utah Warriors 36-32 in a windy clash in Carson. The home side were a step ahead of their guests for most of the match, with the visitors scoring twice late in the game to salvage …
Read More »Potroz inspires Free Jacks to road win over Hounds
A man-of-the-match performance from Jayson Potroz inspired the Free Jacks to a 22-17 win on the road against the Hounds on Sunday afternoon. The 2023 Major League Rugby Player of the Year scored 15 points and also contributed heavily on defense to guide New England past their frustrated hosts. Chicago …
Read More »First half blitz gives NOLA victory over Dallas
NOLA scored five tries in the first half to defeat Dallas 35-22 in Arlington on Saturday night. The Gold scored four of those tries with only 14 men on the pitch following an early red card, with their halftime lead proving insurmountable for the disappointed Jackals. Two forays by the …
Read More »Sharks breeze past Anthem for first franchise win
The Miami Sharks recorded their first ever franchise victory as they breezed past Anthem Carolina by a final score of 50-21 on Saturday night. Defense let the visitors down as they conceded five tries in the first half, with the home side dominating the scrum and consistently breaching the gainline. …
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