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The Seawolves made it three-from-three this season with a thrilling 31-28 victory over the Legion at the Sports Deck on Sunday. Seattle’s winning streak now totals five including the last two games of the 2021 campaign, while San Diego suffer their first regular season defeat of 2022. It was Joe …

The Austin Gilgronis maintained their perfect start to the season with a convincing 24-10 home win over the Utah Warriors on Saturday evening. Four tries to one was the final tally, though it could well have been greater were it not for determined defense from the visitors. It remained a …

The Dallas Jackals were left heartbroken after watching the Houston SaberCats score three late tries to secure a 38-33 in the first ever home game for Major League Rugby’s newest team. It was a thrilling contest from start to finish that had the Jackals in the lead until the 78th …

Sam Malcolm kicked 14 points including a late penalty goal to lead Toronto to a nervous 24-23 road win over NOLA Gold on Saturday afternoon. The Arrows took their first win of the season in dramatic fashion while the Gold slip to 0-3 with discipline proving to be their Achilles …

Rugby New York staved off a Rugby ATL comeback to come away 36-31 winners at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. It was a chaotic back-and-forth contest that saw the Ratlers recovering from an early deficit to take the lead in the second half, only to see it slip away again in …

The San Diego Legion renew their West Coast rivalry with the Seattle Seawolves at the Sports Deck on Sunday. Both teams arrive at the match with 2-0 records, a positive start to the campaign after what was a frustrating 2021 season for each. It’s a rivalry that stretches back to …

It was tears of joy for Colombia as Las Tucanes defeated Kazakhstan 18-10 earlier today in Dubai. The result sees Kazakhstan eliminated from the Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifiers and Colombia are through to the final against Scotland. The Colombia vs Scotland Play-Off will be played this coming Friday in …

The New England Free Jacks outscored their hosts seven tries to three to come away from Segra Field with a 41-25 win over Old Glory on Friday evening. A brief period of success for DC wrapped around halftime saw them close an early deficit to just two points, but too …

Austin’s credentials as title contenders will be put to the test on Saturday evening when the Gilgronis host the Utah Warriors at Bold Stadium. The two sides are old foes, having faced each other on seven previous occasions since Major League Rugby’s inception in 2018. For the AG’s it’s not …

History will be made on Saturday evening when Major League Rugby finally arrives in Dallas (technically Arlington, but close enough). The Jackals play their first home game and take to their spectacular new pitch at Choctaw Stadium in a Texas Cup clash against the Houston SaberCats. As expected it’s been …

Two sides looking for their first win of the season collide in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon. Both the Gold and their guests, the Toronto Arrows, had designs on playoff rugby heading into the season and while it’s only Week 3, a loss here could put a sizeable dent in …

It’s a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Final in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. The Ratlers play host to Rugby New York in a clash between two sides with their sights set firmly on the postseason. On that day in July it was ATL who were successful by the slimmest …

A USA Falcons XV will play against Wales on March 12. The fixture will be played at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli and serves as a warm-up for Wales head of the Women’s Six Nations, and an opportunity for USA coach Rob Cain to connect with his overseas-based players. Both …

The third week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season begins on Friday evening in Leesburg where Old Glory plays host to the New England Free Jacks. It’s the first match at Segra Field this season and DC are planning to make it a festival atmosphere with a number of …

The Rugby Championship is preparing for life without South Africa. This is the reality despite today’s announcement that the Four Nations tournament has officially been signed to continue until 2025. Writing for the Daily Mail, Chris Foy says that South Africa are going to replace Italy in the Six Nations …

Selknam has named a comprehensive roster for SLAR 2022. Year three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby will see the Chilean side looking to build upon what were positive seasons in 2020 and 2021. The roster is easily the largest of the six SLAR rosters for the upcoming season. …

The Toronto Arrows have looked to patch up their injury-hit backline with the addition of Brock Webster for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. A Canadian international in both 7s and XVs, the 21-year-old Ontario native has most recently been playing with the Pacific Pride national development …

Lucas Bur is moving to Italy. The Argentine will play for Rovigo, doing so alongside countryman Facundo Ferrario. Rovigo will be Bur’s first foreign team. He makes the move after previously having played for Argentina at u20 level and for the Argentina XV. Bur was on the radar for selection …

The Dallas Jackals have signed former SaberCats No8 Adriaan Booysen for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Known for his powerful carrying ability, the 25-year-old represented Namibia at the 2019 World Cup and appeared in all four of their tests in 2021. Booysen arrived in Houston ahead …