Old Glory have added more muscle to their forward pack in ex-Giltinis No8 Langilangi Haupeakui. The 33-year-old powerhouse was selected by Dallas in the Dispersal Draft but did not sign with the Jackals and will instead follow Kyle Baillie to DC for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby …
Read More »MLR 2023 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 7
It was an historic weekend for Dallas, who finally got their first taste of victory after 22 straight defeats. Utah edged New England and Seattle did just enough to escape NOLA with their unbeaten record intact. Houston overpowered Chicago, New York overcame ATL, and San Diego showed their class against …
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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 Comprehensive victory for Canada over USA in Spain Canada opened the Pacific Four tournament with a comprehensive 50-17 victory over the …
Read More »Legion a step above Old Glory in San Diego
A dominant second half saw the San Diego Legion pull away from Old Glory DC to win 48-26 at Snapdragon Stadium. The visitors did well to stay within striking distance at half time and ultimately secured a bonus point, but the home side was a clear step up in class …
Read More »New York claims victory in wild contest against ATL
The New York Ironworkers got one back in the win column with a 31-20 result over Rugby ATL in a wild contest at Memorial Field on Sunday. It was back-and-forth action with four lead changes and no shortage of dramatic moments from start to finish. An early break from Jack …
Read More »Seawolves come from behind to win in NOLA thriller
A stunning come-from-behind performance from the Seawolves saw the visitors earning a thrilling 36-35 victory over the NOLA Gold on Sunday. Seattle recovered from an 18-point second half deficit to keep their perfect start to the season intact. It was the worst possible start for the Gold. The kickoff from …
Read More »SaberCats too much for Hounds in Chicago
The SaberCats came away from Chicago with a 38-21 win over the Hounds at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Houston’s size and power up front proved too much for their hosts, as they dominated the set piece and collisions on the way to a six-try-to-three result. After a feeling-out process, …
Read More »Jackals hang on to beat Arrows for first franchise victory
Dallas have done it. After 22 consecutive defeats, the Jackals at last have their first ever franchise victory. Despite conceding the majority of possession and territory to Toronto, the home side held on to take a 14-11 result over the Arrows at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday night. The early moments …
Read More »MLR 2023 – San Diego Legion vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The San Diego Legion will look to make it three straight wins when they host Old Glory on Sunday. It’s a long trip for the visitors and after playing at the Sports Deck last season, DC will experience the vastly different Snapdragon Stadium for the first time. Old Glory signed …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New York Ironworkers vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
Two teams looking to bounce back from defeat will go head-to-head in Mount Vernon on Sunday afternoon when the Ironworkers host Rugby ATL. It was New York who took bragging rights last season, taking two of three meetings including the all-import Eastern Conference playoff match in Atlanta. The Ironworkers have …
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