In the first Sunday match-up of Super Rugby Americas 2024, the American Raptors take on Os Cobras. The match is key both both as they look to claim critical competition points. For supporters it is a must-watch; the two matches in 2023 between the sides were high-scoring thrillers with the …
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Old Glory scraps to frustrating draw with Hounds
Celebrations were muted after Saturday’s Maryland SoccerPlex opener as DC and Chicago scrapped to a 22-all draw. Conall Boomer and Axel Muller notched two tries each for their respective sides, while Old Glory are left to wonder what further punishment might come to Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz after their skipper was sent …
Read More »Free Jacks recover from bad start to beat NOLA
The Free Jacks overcame an early two-try deficit to defeat the Gold 27-21 in front of a sellout crowd at Fort Quincy on Saturday afternoon. NOLA had the run of the play for much of the first half but New England rebounded with 27 unanswered points to secure the victory. …
Read More »MLR 2024: Anthem Carolina vs Dallas Jackals
Anthem return home to Charlotte for a match against the Jackals on Sunday afternoon, the only Major League Rugby match of the day. While Carolina were comfortably beaten by NOLA, they showed progress from Week 1 and even outscored their hosts in the second half. Dallas also took some positives …
Read More »Yacare Humble Champions Peñarol in Montevideo
Yacare are a team going places. The Paraguayan professional rugby team were impressive 41-24 winners. Peñarol’s first half performance ranks as probably the worst ever by the Uruguayans since Super Rugby Americas / Súper Liga Americana de Rugby began. Having defeated Os Cobras by a record 51-07 scoreline six days …
Read More »USA to Play Three Home Test Matches in Summer 2024
The USA Men’s Eagles will play three home test matches in the summer of 2024. The USA will have home matches in July against Romania and Scotland and in August against Canada. The first two will be part of the mid-year or July Internationals while the North American battle will …
Read More »MLR 2024: San Diego Legion vs RFC Los Angeles – ARN Guide
It’s an all-California clash for the first time since 2022 when San Diego welcome Major League Rugby’s second Los Angeles team to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night. After a tough loss in Seattle the Legion got past an improved Jackals side in Arlington last week. The team formerly known as …
Read More »MLR 2024: Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
Two traditional Western Conference rivals will clash at Zions Banks Stadium on Saturday night. The Utah Warriors got their first win of the year at home against Chicago last week, while the Seattle Seawolves hit the road for the first time after back-to-back wins over San Diego and Miami. CURRENT …
Read More »MLR 2024: Houston SaberCats vs Miami Sharks – ARN Guide
Houston are looking to keep their perfect start to the season intact when they host Miami on Saturday evening. The SaberCats have opted to rotate some of their starters after convincing wins over Utah and LA, while the Sharks have selected a nearly identical match day squad from the defeat …
Read More »MLR 2024: Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
Old Glory break in their new home on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the Hounds to Maryland SoccerPlex. DC are coming off an inspired come-from-behind win over defending champs New England while Chicago were underwhelming in their road loss against Utah. CURRENT STANDINGS 1-1-0 (W1) East 3rd 1-1-0 …
Read More »MLR 2024: New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
New England fans will get an early start to their St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Saturday afternoon with the Gold arrive at Fort Quincy. The Free Jacks are looking to bounce back from their disappointing last-second loss to Old Glory last weekend, while NOLA have started off their campaign with …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2024 – Selknam vs Pampas – ARN Guide
It will be Santiago vs Buenos Aires in South America on Saturday. Selknam will be at home against Los Pampas. Both teams were leading last week only to lose their respective matches. Selknam were beaten at the death by reigning champions Peñarol while Los Dogos won the Argentine derby. CLUB …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying Pathway Comes with Shakeup
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be the first expanded tournament since 1999. Expansion from 20 to 24 teams means four additional slots and brings with it geographical considerations as to who qualifies and how. ARN has learned that World Rugby have altered the process for Rugby World Cup 2027. It …
Read More »Argentina to Open Contepomi era at the Foot of the Andes
Los Pumas will open the Felipe Contepomi coaching era at home on Saturday, July 06. As reported by Uno, the match is to be played at the Foot of the Andes at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. Argentina will play host to France in two test matches in July. …
Read More »Scotland to tour to Canada, USA, Chile and Uruguay in July 2024
The July 2024 Internationals will be a busy period for test teams from the Americas. North American and South American teams will play host to matches involving some of the very best teams. Two members of the Six Nations will be on their way across the Atlantic Ocean. Scotland are …
Read More »SRA 2024 – Peñarol vs Yacare – ARN Guide
4th hosts 2nd on Friday in Super Rugby Americas 2024. Peñarol take on Yacare in a fixture between two in-form teams. Peñarol called-upon nerves of steel in their come-from-behind win over Selknam in Chile while Yacare broke records in their humbling win over Os Cobras. CLUB DEBUTS (0) (2) – …
Read More »MLR Notes: Rebolo to LA, White to Houston, Noa suspended
Wilton Rebolo will soon return to Major League Rugby. The Brazilian international has signed a three-year deal with RFC Los Angeles, having previously spent two seasons in New York. He spent the past year in the Southern Hemisphere, starting one game in Super Rugby with the Western Force before suiting …
Read More »American Raptors make sudden change at Head Coach
A sudden coaching change has come at the American Raptors. The Colorado team is no longer under the command of David Butcher. He coached the team in the three matches thus far in Super Rugby Americas 2024, with the team losing to the Dogos, Pampas, and Peñarol on their South …
Read More »Contepomi and his player pool for 2024 – Who are the 50 players?
New Pumas Head Coach Felipe Contepomi held a camp in London, UK this week. The training regime featured Contepomi, his staff and 31 players. The coach thus gave an early indication into selection intentions for 2024. With the camp concluded, the World Rugby Hall of Famer spoke about the present …
Read More »Europe Notes – Americas Player Transfers
Player recruitment and re-signings continue. Recent instances in Europe have seen player movement involving players from both North America and South America. Venezuelan Victor Gallego has signed a new contract with SC Mazamet in France’s Fédérale 1. While it is of note that there is a Venezuelan playing in the …
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