Rugby ATL took the spoils in the opening match of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. While the final score read 17-10 in the home side, the Toronto Arrows never looked like winning and scored all of their points in the final moments as their hosts tightened their grip on …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Seattle Seawolves vs New York Ironworkers – ARN Guide
It’s a rematch of the 2022 Championship Final on Saturday. New York were the winners over the Seattle Seawolves in June. This time the travel boots are on the other foot as the defending champions travel from coast-to-coast under a new banner – the Ironworkers. New York also have a …
Read More »MLR 2023 – San Diego Legion vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
Major League Rugby will celebrate another first on Saturday afternoon when the San Diego Legion break in their new home at Snapdragon Stadium. The 35,000-seat venue hosts the Utah Warriors for a classic Western Conference rivalry that dates back to the inaugural 2018 campaign. It’s only been a week since …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
Old Glory DC will celebrate their home opener on Saturday afternoon, but it’s their opponents who are stealing the spotlight. After what has been a whirlwind couple months since they were formally confirmed by Major League Rugby, the Chicago Hounds will play their first competitive match. In large part an …
Read More »Houston adds Andrew Tuala on short-term contract
The Houston SaberCats have signed former LA Giltinis front rower Andrew Tuala on a short-term contract. He arrives just as club captain Dean Muir returns to South Africa temporarily to be with his wife, who is due to give birth to their first child. Tuala was a standout with the …
Read More »Chile 7’s ready with big names for Los Angeles and Vancouver
Chile is ready for the Los Angeles 7’s and Vancouver 7’s competitions. The upcoming stages of the Sevens World Series will see Chile fielding a strong roster. Regular test scrum-half Marcelo Torrealba leads a team in which he is joined by other Selknam players. Torrealba was heavily involved in Chile’s …
Read More »MLR 2023 – NOLA Gold vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
Just about when ATL and Toronto start running out for the second half, the second Friday night contest will get underway in New Orleans. For a second straight year the Gold start their campaign against the New England Free Jacks at The Gold Mine. Last season the two sides met …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
The six season of Major League Rugby officially begins on Friday evening in Atlanta. It’s the rebranded Rugby ATL hosting the Toronto Arrows with the Fire & Ice Cup on the line. The two sides have become closely-knit since Atlanta served as a surrogate home for the Arrows during the …
Read More »MLR 2023 Players – Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay
Major League Rugby 2023 will involve players from four South American countries. Argentina, Chile, Pargauay and Uruguay will be represented. Capped players will feature including names in the frame for Rugby World Cup 2023. While Canada and the USA missed out on qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2023 there are …
Read More »MLR 2023 – NOLA Gold – ARN Season Guide
NOLA are playing for keeps this season. That’s the message delivered firmly by their off-season recruitment. With Austin dropping out and Houston reaching the postseason last year, the Gold are now the only remaining founding team who has yet to reach the playoffs. That unflattering distinction could well be shaken …
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