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These are desperate times for both teams taking the field at MCU Park on Sunday, each for a different reason. Rugby United New York saw their playoff hopes dip in defeat to Seattle last weekend and need a win to stay alive. Austin Elite, meanwhile, have lost 15 straight and …

Sitting just one point behind San Diego but with one game to spare, the NOLA Gold are looking in good shape to make the Semi Finals but cannot rest on their laurels against a Houston SaberCats side desperate to end their traumatic season in a better place than where it …

The New England Free Jacks have continued their recent policy of loaning players to current Major League Rugby clubs. Having sent Sean McNulty to Rugby United New York and Ronan McCusker to Austin Elite, the Free Jacks have now lent captain Tadhg Leader to the NOLA Gold for the remainder …

A remarkable second half saw Rugby United New York come back from a 31-7 halftime deficit to fall just short, losing 38-31 to the Seattle Seawolves at MCU Park on Saturday. The New York faithful could have been forgiven for eyeing an early exit but were treated to a thrilling …

A match of critical importance to the playoff picture takes place at MCU Park on Saturday where Rugby United New York play host to the Seattle Seawolves. Barring a draw, the winner of the match will jump into third place, at least temporarily, while the loser will be scrambling for …

Canada has secured a fixture against one of Europe’s top club sides as part of their build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field will again play host to international rugby as Leinster arrives on Saturday, August 24. The 24,000 seat stadium last housed Canada …

Rugby United New York earned a shutout win over the Houston SaberCats on Sunday evening. The final score read 21-0 in favor of the home side, with conditions not facilitating much flowing rugby as the rain and wind swirled around MCU Park. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for RUNY, with …

Rugby United New York hit a stumbling block in their quest for a playoff spot as they suffered a last-minute defeat at Glendale last weekend. This weekend it’s back home and a chance for redemption as the Houston SaberCats come calling late Sunday afternoon. Three key forwards come back into …

Rugby United New York have enlisted the services of former Leinster and Ireland u20 hooker Sean McNulty for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old joins the club on loan from the New England Free Jacks, who he is committed for in the 2020 season. McNulty was …

Justin Fitzpatrick is no longer Head Coach of the Houston SaberCats. The club confirmed the news on their website on Thursday afternoon. Skills coach and former US Eagle Paul Emerick will take over the role in an interim capacity until the end of the season as the search for a …