It didn’t take long for Krissy Scurfield to catch the eye in the English Premiership. The 21-year-old speedster recorded her first try in the professional competition with a scintillating length-of-the-field effort for Loughborough against Exeter on Sunday. Scurfield was playing in just her second match after recovering from a serious …
Read More »Judd returns to MLR as Legion confirm halfbacks for 2025
Richard Judd will soon be back in a San Diego Legion jersey. The 32-year-old scrumhalf from New Zealand returns for a second Major League Rugby campaign after playing with the Hurricanes of Super Rugby this past year. Judd is one of six senior halfbacks confirmed by the Legion for the …
Read More »ARN – Americas Team of the Week – November 2024 Week 1
The first of three weekends has concluded for Americas teams competing in the annual November Internationals. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and the USA all competed. Certain players stood out for their countries. The very best from the fixtures have been selected for the ARN Americas Team of the Week. …
Read More »Eagles start tour with thrilling win over Portugal
The USA held on to secure a thrilling 21-17 victory over Portugal in Coimbra on Saturday. A late try combined with a desperate defensive stand with time up on the clock sealed the result and gave the Eagles a perfect start to their European tour. Both teams looked to establish …
Read More »Canadian prop Liam Murray hit with anti-doping suspension
Canadian prop Liam Murray has been issued a three-year suspension from World Rugby for violation of their anti-doping regulations. The 27-year-old tested positive for three prohibited substances after providing urine samples during the July test window. As a result he has been banned from all competition until August 13, 2027. …
Read More »November Internationals – Portugal vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA begin their tour in Coimbra on Saturday, when they take on Portugal, the team that ultimately knocked the Eagles out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers two years ago. Os Lobos enjoyed their experience in France last fall but both sides are now in the process of rebuilding with …
Read More »Marques returns to Portugal squad for Eagles test
Portugal have named Samuel Marques in their 42-man squad to prepare for their upcoming tests against the USA and Scotland. The goal-kicking scrumhalf was one of the key architects for Os Lobos during the 2023 World Cup qualification series that left the Eagles out in the cold. Despite fast approaching …
Read More »Americas Players Who Can Make Test Debuts in November
The rosters for the 2024 November Internationals have all been finalized. They contain a range of players including veterans, established names, recent debutants and uncapped players. This article identifies the Americas players who can make their test debuts in November. CANADA Four Canadian players could make their test debut …
Read More »Powerful Spain roster to face Teros and Eagles
Pablo Bouza has named a 42-man extended Spain roster for their upcoming test series against Uruguay, Fiji, and the USA. The ex-Pumas forward will have a large contingent of his France-based professionals available as the Leones begin preparations for next year’s World Cup qualifiers. Giant Toulouse prop Joël Merkler returns …
Read More »MLR trio in Tonga squad for November tests
Tonga have named a 30-man squad to travel north next month for their tests series against Romania, the USA, and Georgia. Included are Miami Sharks prop Tau Koloamatangi, San Diego Legion flanker Tupou Afungia, and NOLA Gold winger Taniela Filimone. The Ikale Tahi will square off against the Eagles in …
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