The Seawolves arrive in New Orleans for the first time in four years when they take on the Gold on Sunday afternoon. Their last three meetings have taken place in Tukwila, with Seattle coming up short by a single point in early March of last year. It’s been a much …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Chicago Hounds vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
The Chicago Hounds will be hoping the weather gods are kind on Sunday afternoon when they host the Houston SaberCats at SeatGeek Stadium. Thankfully there is no sign of lightning on the forecast, with mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies expected at kickoff. Last week’s cancellation of the second half …
Read More »Utah stops New England in Zions Bank barn burner
Utah put a halt to New England’s three-game winning streak with a 26-24 victory at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday night. It was an enthralling contest from start to finish, with the Warriors and Free Jacks going toe-to-toe in what was arguably the most exciting match of the Major League …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
History could be made on Saturday night when Dallas hosts Toronto at Choctaw Stadium. The Jackals are still to taste victory for the first time after a nightmare run of 22 straight defeats, but in the Arrows they face the lowest-ranked team in the Eastern Conference whose injury list is …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
The top team in the Eastern Conference will look for their fourth win in a row when they arrive at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday night. New England will be wary of their hosts, however, after watching Utah’s stunning offensive display against the Arrows last weekend. Indeed the Free Jacks …
Read More »MLR Notes: Arrows reinforcements, Trade deadline approaching
The injury-hit Toronto Arrows have announced their first batch of reinforcements. Midfielder Dawson Fatoric and winger D’Shawn Bowen have signed on for the rest of the season, joining up from the Canada Sevens squad. Both are also products of the Pacific Pride centralized development program. Fatoric is 24 years old …
Read More »MLR 2023 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 6
It was a memorable week for Major League Rugby, but not really in the way anyone wanted. Weather played a major role in three games, cancelling the second half entirely in Chicago. Toronto couldn’t even field a full match day squad against Utah and ATL forgot to show up in …
Read More »Kyle Baillie set to join Old Glory DC
Old Glory have moved quickly to find a replacement for second row Stan South. With the vice-captain suffering a season-ending injury, DC have acquired Kyle Baillie from the Toronto Arrows. A Major League Rugby stalwart since arriving in New Orleans in 2019, the 6’5″ (1.95m) and 245lbs (112kg) Baillie captained …
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 Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid The USA overcame a stern challenge from Spain on Saturday with a late try …
Read More »Seawolves stop Hounds as lightning strikes off second half
The Seattle Seawolves maintained their unbeaten record to start the season with a 27-5 victory over the Chicago Hounds on Sunday, but in a first for Major League Rugby the match was abandoned at halftime due to uncooperative weather. While the sun was shining during the first half, a lightning …
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