Two teams looking for a quick turnaround of fortunes will collide at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday night. Both the Houston SaberCats and Seattle Seawolves have dropped two straight and will be desperate to avoid a third and risk falling off the pace in the Western Conference playoff picture. The two …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Dallas Jackals vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
NOLA will look to make it two wins in a row when they square off against the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. After three straight defeats the Gold finally got one in the win column last weekend in Seattle. The same can’t be said for the Jackals, who …
Read More »MLR 2022 – New England Free Jacks vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston is a unique experience and this year it comes complete with a rugby match. Traditional rivals New England and Toronto will collide on Saturday with vital Eastern Conference points on the line. It’s also a chance for redemption for the Arrows, who came up …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs Austin Gilgronis – ARN Guide
The two current conference leaders will go head-to-head in Atlanta on Saturday to start the sixth week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Rugby ATL represent the East, with the unbeaten Austin Gilgronis heading up both the West and the overall standings. In their only previous encounter it was …
Read More »Ex-England winger in USA lineup for Wales friendly
USA coach Rob Cain has named a squad of 22 players that will play an exhibition match against Wales in Llanelli on Saturday. Included in the Falcons XV are three uncapped players, among them Saracens winger Lotte Clapp. She has previously won 10 caps for England, notably suiting up opposite …
Read More »LA Giltinis land Eagles front row star Joe Taufete’e
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of USA international Joe Taufete’e for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from France, having been granted an early release from his contract with Top 14 club Lyon for family reasons. Taufete’e, 29, has been a consistent presence …
Read More »Houston acquires ATL lock Marno Redelinghuys
The Houston SaberCats have acquired Marno Redelinghuys from Rugby ATL in exchange for a 1st round draft pick and a one-month loan of Kian Meadon. As part of the trade the SaberCats will also receive a 3rd round draft pick. Both selections apply to the 2022 Collegiate Draft. Redelinghuys was …
Read More »Season over for Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson
Toronto Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson will play no further part in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international tore a hamstring in the season opener against the Seattle Seawolves and has now been advised that the injury will require surgical repair. It’s a blow to the 29-year-old who …
Read More »Alev Kelter named Premier 15s Player of the Month
Alev Kelter has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month for her performances in three matches between February 5 to March 6. In that space she scored 38 points including two tries to help Saracens stretch their lead at the top of the table. The USA Eagles star has …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 5
This past weekend was a memorable one for Major League Rugby, with three league records toppling and a couple surprising results. Austin maintained their unbeaten record but for 40 minutes they were decidedly second-best, and as a result none of their players make it into our weekly selection. 1 – …
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