Brazil overcame the USA to win the title at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. Played in Asunción, Paraguay, As Yarinhas defeated the USA 17-7 in the tournament Final. It marked a North American double for Brazil after having defeated Canada 12-07 in the Semi Final. Brazil opened their campaign …
Read More »Argentina Win Gold at Junior Pan American Games
Los Pumas 7’s claimed Gold on Sunday at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Argentina won the final 22-17 against Uruguay, doing so after having been 17-0 down. The title sees Argentina qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Argentina went unbeaten in Asunción. Los …
Read More »USA Eagles giant Tonga Kofe signs with Leicester Tigers
Tonga Kofe is making the jump from Major League Rugby to the English Premiership. The newly-minted USA Eagles tighthead prop has signed on with Leicester Tigers, making the move to the top flight after just two seasons of professional rugby with the Utah Warriors. At 29 years old Kofe is …
Read More »Nafi Ma’afu in Eagles training squad for PNC
Nafi Ma’afu is in the frame to make a long-awaited Eagles debut after being named in a 39-man extended USA squad to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 27-year-old impressed with Biarritz in the Pro D2 this past year and will soon make the jump to the Top 14 …
Read More »MLR talent boosts Manu Samoa squad for PNC
Jarred Adams is the latest Major League Rugby player set to represent Manu Samoa. The 28-year-old loosehead prop has been called up for the Pacific Nations Cup after spending the past three years playing for NOLA Gold in the American competition. He has previously suited up for Samoa at u20 …
Read More »Youthful Fiji squad name for Pacific Nations Cup
Mick Byrne has opted for a mix of youth and experience in his squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Fijian Drua skipper Tevita Ikanivere will lean on the likes of Viliame Mata and Semi Radradra for experience, while there are five players who have yet to make their full …
Read More »Canada Men’s training squad named ahead of PNC
Canada have named a group of 34 players to take part in a Senior Men’s training camp in Calgary ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup, which this year double as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. The winner of the August 22 test against the USA at McMahon Stadium will …
Read More »MLR in crisis mode as Miami joins dropout list
The Miami Sharks are out of Major League Rugby. Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the team informed players this morning they would not be taking part in the 2026 campaign. It’s a crippling blow to MLR, who have also watched founding members NOLA pull the …
Read More »RWC 2025 Warm-Up: Canada vs USA – ARN Guide
It’s an all-North American clash in Ottawa on Friday night as Canada hosts the USA just three weeks out from the start of the World Cup. The Eagles have been flying under the radar with four straight defeats before finally grabbing a win over Fiji at Audi Field two weeks …
Read More »Major League Rugby Down Two Teams for MLR 2026 Season
Major League Rugby is officially down two teams for the MLR 2026 season. Tumultuous back-to-back days have brought changes with one team not continuing beyond the 2025 season and two others merging to create a new franchise. ARN’s Bryan Ray reported: “Sad day for NOLA fans. Players were informed today …
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