The Hounds will look to break out of their five-game losing skid when they arrive in Atlanta on Saturday. Chicago have only one win to their name thus far and ATL present a considerable challenge given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The two sides have actually faced …
Read More »MLR Notes – Koroi suspended and Parete gets more time
Maciu Koroi is the latest Major League Rugby player to fall foul of the judiciary. The NOLA Gold back row has been suspended for three weeks after being cited for a dangerous clearout against the Toronto Arrows on Sunday. At the 19-minute mark of the game in New Orleans, Koroi …
Read More »Blow for Argentine World Cup Hopeful
A blow has taken place to Argentina’s World Cup planning. Franco Molina is in danger of missing out. The second-rower was carried off injured in the second-half on Saturday. The Dogos captain was hurt playing against Selknam in Santiago, Chile. The second-rower suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Unable to walk, …
Read More »Manuel Diana in SRA – in a League of his own
Manuel Diana is in a league of his own. The 27-year-old is far and away the best player in Super Rugby Americas 2023. After ten rounds of the season, the Peñarol N8 has a return of 12 tries. Diana is a natural fit for the N8 position. He is is …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP South America Outlast Black Lion South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home …
Read More »Late Legion surge secures bonus point win over SaberCats
San Diego took a bonus-point 29-16 win over Houston at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Though the SaberCats left with nothing to show for, the result was very much in doubt until two late scores from the Legion sealed the deal. Davy Coetzer’s opening kickoff was won by Christian Dyer …
Read More »Free Jacks shut out Ironworkers in drizzly Boston
The New England Free Jacks made it four wins on the trot as they shut out the New York Ironworkers by a score of 8-0 at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday. Wet and windy conditions limited expansive play and it was tactical kicking and the set piece that dominated large …
Read More »Gold recover from sloppy start to pull away from Arrows
The NOLA Gold secured a 40-24 bonus point victory over the Toronto Arrows in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon. Though the Gold looked the dominant side throughout, it wasn’t until the final quarter when the home side pulled away after several scoring opportunities were squandered by unforced errors. Toronto’s injury …
Read More »MLR 2023 – San Diego Legion vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The two best teams in Major League Rugby will collide at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday afternoon. San Diego are seeking redemption for their only loss of the season at the hands of the SaberCats in early March. Houston meanwhile have a chance to close down the Legion with only four …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
New England and New York will renew their rivalry on Sunday when the Free Jacks host the Ironworkers at Fort Quincy. It’s a chance for the home side to stretch their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference table, while the defending champions are smarting from back-to-back defeats and …
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