The Warriors have an eye towards their first win of the season as they celebrate their home opener against the Hounds on Saturday afternoon. It was the visitors who formally eliminated their hosts from the postseason in June of last year. Utah were second-best in Houston last week to start …
Read More »MLR 2024 – New England Free Jacks vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The defending champion Free Jacks celebrate their home opener against a familiar foe on Saturday afternoon. Old Glory arrive for a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Final, though the visitors on paper look a very different side. New England were comfortable winners over Anthem in Week 1 while DC …
Read More »Brazil vs Colombia in June; Winner Qualifies for the 2025 Women’s World Cup
For the first time in history, South America will have a direct spot at a Rugby World Cup. The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is guaranteed to have either Brazil or Colombia. The winner will make history; never before has either country appeared at a Men’s or Women’s Rugby World …
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. This week’s edition comes following the opening round of Major League Rugby (MLR) 2024. Rugby fans were overrun with choices …
Read More »France End Drought to Become Champions of Los Angeles Sevens
France are the 2024 Champions of the Los Angeles Sevens. The title came with a 21-0 victory over an outmatched Great Britain in the Final. France’s win shakes-up the medal picture for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Victory in Los Angeles was the first tournament win by the French Men’s …
Read More »USA Conquer Canada for Bronze in Los Angeles
New Zealand are the 2024 Women’s champions of the Los Angeles Sevens. Michaela Blyde’s scored a hat-trick as New Zealand overcame Australia 29-14 for Gold in the Final. The Bronze Final was all North American with he USA defeating Canada 21-7. Both New Zealand and Australia were unbeaten ahead of …
Read More »Dallas come from behind to claim upset win over LA
Dallas will move into next week with a winning record for the first time in their club’s history. The Jackals overcame a 16-point deficit to claim an upset 32-29 win over RFC Los Angeles on Sunday, taking full advantage of poor discipline that saw four yellow cards brandished to the …
Read More »MacDonald scores three as Free Jacks spoil Anthem debut
Reece MacDonald scored three tries as the defending champion New England Free Jacks scored a dominant 46-13 win the competitive debut for Anthem Carolina. The Major League Rugby newcomers earned the applause of the home crowd with two highlight-reel tries late in the second half. It took less than three …
Read More »Chicago wins arm wrestle in Miami home opener
The Miami Sharks made a game of it but couldn’t quite get the win they wanted in their home debut. Instead it was the visiting Chicago Hounds who did just enough to win the arm wrestle with their forwards getting the edge in the rain in front of 4,500 fans …
Read More »Late-minute Lopeti try gives Seawolves win over Legion
A try from Tavite Lopeti with just a minute left on the clock gave the Seawolves a 25-19 win over the Legion at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. Played in damp and icy cold conditions, it was a back-and-forth affair largely dominated by kicking that very nearly went San Diego’s …
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