A fast start and a clinical finish saw Rugby ATL taking a 38-28 win over NOLA Gold at The Snake Pit on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff was moved ahead by 90 minutes to avoid an incoming storm and the rain held off just long enough to allow for an entertaining contest. …

Closing out the weekend is a West Conference match-up in Texas between the Austin Gilgronis and Seattle Seawolves. It’s another match that didn’t come to fruition in 2020, and it’s been close to two years since they faced off against each other. Unsurprisingly Seattle have won all three matches to …

Domingo Miotti was again important for the Western Force. The Tucumán fly half scored 10 points in a 30-27 victory over the Queensland Reds. The result sees the Western Australian Super Rugby AU side claiming an historic Semi Finals birth. The Western Force will face the Brumbies in the Super …

The first ever match between Old Glory DC and the New England Free Jacks has been a long time coming. Both sides joined Major League Rugby in 2020 but the season was cancelled a month before they were due to meet. A preseason game scheduled for March of this year …

The classic rivalry between New York and Toronto resumes on Sunday in Jersey City. Though both teams joined Major League Rugby in 2019, their history dates back to 2018 when the two sides faced off in New Rochelle. It was the first ever exhibition match for Rugby United New York, …

Just days after appointing Pate Tuilevuka as new Director of Rugby, the Seattle Seawolves have made sweeping changes to their coaching staff for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Kees Lensing has been reassigned as Forwards Coach with Tuilevuka named Interim Head Coach. A pair of former …

A West Conference rivalry on hold for nearly two years will resume on Saturday evening. The Utah Warriors will play host to the Houston SaberCats for what promises to be a fierce contest between two sides desperate to head into their bye week on a winning note. All four previous …

The next chance to knock off the table-topping LA Giltinis will go to the San Diego Legion. Though they have been tested at times against Toronto and Houston, it’s been largely smooth sailing for the expansion side who are a perfect four-from-four to start their Major League Rugby account. Oddly …

It’s a Southern derby that kicks off Week 6 on Saturday evening as Rugby ATL opens the doors to The Snake Pit for NOLA Gold. Though there are still a dozen weeks ahead on the schedule, it’s a potentially pivotal contest for both if they harbor playoff ambitions in the …

Major League Rugby will welcome another prominent international referee to its ranks on Saturday. Argentina’s Federico Anselmi will make his first appearance in the middle of the American competition when he takes charge of Utah’s home game against Houston. Anselmi’s 12-year tenure as his country’s most senior match official came …

Old Glory DC have confirmed a two-week contract with former Houston SaberCats fullback Osea Kolinisau. The long-time Fiji Sevens international joins the team with immediate effect. Also confirmed is an initial four-week agreement with Thomas Morani. Kolinisau captained Fiji to a Gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. One of …

The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of two Fijian backs for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Jonetani Vasurakuta and Serupepeli Vularika are the latest players to join the star-studded side, arriving after the recent trades of Mika Kruse to Utah and Nick Boyer to Houston. …

Los Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol on Wednesday evening. The Colombians competed until the death in what was a match decided by a single point. Peñarol were 14-13 winners. The Uruguayans put on their worst performance of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Los Cafeteros Pro caused …

Thomas Morani has found a new home in Major League Rugby. Having secured an early release from Houston, the 25-year-old has joined Old Glory DC for the remainder of the 2021 season. Argentine online publication A Pleno confirmed the move in conversation with Morani. EDIT: Old Glory have clarified that …

Los Jaguares hammered Selknam this evening to retain their unbeaten record. The Argentine side were 68-8 winners over the Chileans in a round eight fixture of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The result takes Los Jaguares XV to an 8-0 season record. Both Los Jaguares XV and Selknam have …

There were more close matches this past weekend, with really only one that stood out as being uncompetitive. It makes for some tough choices and long may that continue. In some spots there were three and even four candidates. Four players make the cut for a second week in a …

The Olímpia Lions and Os Cobras had a hard-fought contest today in Montevideo. The Olímpia Lions got the job done, winning 19-15. The result sees the Paraguayans sealing their place in the Semi Finals of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Os Cobras remain in fifth spot ahead of …

Austin have confirmed the signing of former Raptors winger Nick Johnson for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old Denver native was on the books for the Colorado franchise in 2020 but did not make an appearance before the season was cancelled. Johnson was a regular …

Former Collegiate Football standout Ngalu Fusimalohi has joined the New England Free Jacks on a four-week trial. The 28-year-old was named Offensive Lineman of the Year as a junior for the Kansas City Jayhawks. He played four seasons at the Big 12 school. Fusimalohi is not new to rugby. Born …

The final match of round either of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) will be Peñarol vs Los Cafeteros Pro. It is an Uruguayan vs a Colombian team; yet, it is also a match wherein two Colombians who were on the 2020 Peñarol roster will play for Los Cafeteros …