The New England Free Jacks can all but wrap up top spot in the Eastern Conference if they can get past the NOLA Gold on Sunday. Perfect conditions are on the forecast with a packed house expected at Fort Quincy to see if their home favorites can increase their 10-point …
Read More »Dallas upset ATL for first ever road victory
The Dallas Jackals celebrated their first ever victory away from home as they upset Rugby ATL 27-19 at Silverbacks Park on Saturday afternoon. It’s an historic achievement for the Jackals and a catastrophic result for ATL, who take no competition points from the match and now need help from others …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Seattle Seawolves vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
It’s a feeling of unfinished business for both teams as the Seattle Seawolves host the Chicago Hounds at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night. Lightning put a premature stop to their only previous meeting, and while the game was likely out of reach for the Hounds they got no opportunity to …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
A Western Conference clash with major playoff implications takes place at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The Utah Warriors host the Houston SaberCats with the winner taking a major step towards earning the third postseason slot, a position Houston currently holds by just three points. Utah bounced back from …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Rugby ATL vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
Rugby ATL will square off against the Dallas Jackals for the first time at Silverbacks Park on Saturday afternoon. The home side are in the midst of a hyper-competitive Eastern Conference playoff race, while the visitors are intent on playing spoilers while still in search of their second franchise victory. …
Read More »Another draw for Toronto leaves DC disappointed
It’s back-to-back draws for the Toronto Arrows as they fought Old Glory to a 29-all stalemate at York Lions Stadium on Thursday. A late try from D’Shawn Bowen evened things up and left DC disappointed after missing out on two competition points that could prove vital in the Eastern Conference …
Read More »MLR Notes – Hilterbrand and Hilsenbeck arrive, Golla re-signs
The New England Free Jacks have added experience to their front row with the signing of former Eagles hooker James Hilterbrand for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. It’s an injury dispensation signing to cover for Andrew Quattrin, though the Canadian international is not expected to miss …
Read More »Canada’s Senior Men’s summer tour remains a mystery
World Rugby have unveiled the full list of summer internationals along with match official appointments. While almost all of the teams listed are preparing for September’s World Cup, the USA are included after securing three European opponents in August. Canada, however, are conspicuously absent. A tour to the South Pacific …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The Arrows will have another crack at playing spoilers when they host Old Glory at York Lions Stadium in a rare Thursday night Major League Rugby contest. They are also looking for a bit of payback after DC were convincing winners when the two sides met in March. Toronto put …
Read More »Aki Pulu headlines USA u20 squad for Canada series
Head Coach Kyle Sumsion has named a 33-man USA u20 squad to prepare for the upcoming series against Canada. The winner on aggregate across two games will qualify for the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament hosted by Kenya in July. County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the …
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