This episode features a good chat with Curry Hitchborn to talk about UBC and the pathway from college rugby to the pros. We also cover the last week of the international test window and what lies ahead for the Americas in the coming months. The ARN Podcast is available on: …

It was a decent return for the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Both the Pumas and Men’s Eagles finished with two wins from three, in doing so qualifying for the Cup Quarter Finals. Canada managed one win and will now move into the Challenge Trophy bracket. After …

The Top 14 continues this weekend with Week 11 of the league taking place. It is the first round since the completion of the November Internationals. Players have plenty to play for as RWC 2019 draws closer. 8th host 10th with Lyon at home against Pau on Saturday. Starting at …

US Eagles prop Tony Purpura will suit up for the New England Free Jacks in their open scrimmage against Rugby United New York on Saturday. The 32-year-old returns to his home state after spending the 2018 Major League Rugby campaign with the San Diego Legion. Prior to that Purpura spent …

Canada claimed a silver finish at the Dubai Sevens on Friday. New Zealand proved tops once again, winning their 5th consecutive HSBC circuit title, but the second-place result also bumps the Canadians up into second overall ahead of the USA. The Women’s Eagles would end their Dubai in 4th place. …

This weekend will feature Week 9 of the English Premiership. The latest round will see matches taking place from Friday through Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. Friday’s one fixture sees the Harlequins hosting the Exeter Chiefs in London. Not involved are Puma Santiago Cordero and …

With the November Internationals over it is back to domestic leagues. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa this means the Pro 14. Week 10 sees matches played on Friday and Saturday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. The round will get underway with two matches …

One of the USA’s most promising loose forwards will play for the Glendale Raptors in the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Eagles international Malon Al-Jiboori has signed a two-year deal with the 2018 MLR finalists that sees him departing the Chula Vista residency program to concentrate on the XV-a-side game. …

Rugby United New York have added a pair of big men to their second row stocks. Matt Wirken and Myles McQuone will play for the team in their 2019 Major League Rugby campaign. Both arrive having spent the inaugural MLR season with the New Orleans Gold. A product of Lindenwood …

Canada came through the opening day of the Dubai Sevens with a perfect 3-0 record on Thursday. The second round of the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series saw the USA falling by just two points to England to finish second in Pool B. Both teams move on to the Cup …

Week 13 of the Pro D2 kicks-off today. The French second division is a competition featuring a number of players from the Americas. The following preview details their involvement in the upcoming round of the competition. Opening the round is Mont de Marsan vs Brive. Both are former Top 14 …

The November Internationals have concluded yet there is still one fixture to play. Argentina take-on the Barbarians in London on Saturday in a special attraction to bring to an end 2018’s international activities. The Barbarians are South African heavy yet are captained by New Zealand’s Wyatt Crockett. The RWC winner …

The San Diego Legion will be looking for a new midfield star after it was confirmed that Anthony Salaber will not be returning to the team for the 2019 season. Originally reported by DJ Coil Rugby, the 24-year-old Cal Berkeley product has instead opted to step away from Major League …

The last week of the November test window has now passed and it’s hard to believe it but we’re just a month away from being in a World Cup year. It’ll be mostly European club sides who supply our selections next week. This week we saw four teams in test …

When looking at Argentina’s November Internationals the results were a winless campaign from Los Pumas. But there is much more to evaluate and focus must go elsewhere. Compare Fairly  It is easy to look at the rivals and conclude that Argentina are not well placed. This, however, is problematic in …

Adam Zaruba will return to the international stage this weekend as part of the Canada Men’s Sevens. The giant winger missed the entirety of the 2017-18 season after pursuing an NFL contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He has now opted to help Canada vie for a spot in the 2020 …

The USA will start the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series at virtually full strength with Mike Friday naming a 14-man squad to prepare for Dubai. Maka Unufe is the only notable absentee, the center still working his way back from a knee injury. Madison Hughes continues as captain with chief lieutenant …

Brazil couldn’t quite recover from an 11-point second half deficit, ultimately falling 30-29 to Salta in a Tuesday-evening fixture at Jockey Club. Despite outscoring their hosts five tries to three, a 20-point individual haul from Santiago Larrieu sealed their fate. Salta got off to a fast start. Larrieu missed his …

It was far from easy but Canada ended their four-match European tour with a win over Scotland, the final score 28-25 to the visitors after an absorbing game at Scotstoun Stadium. Canada were heavy favorites going in to the Tuesday night fixture but in the end were well and truly …

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted a collection of pieces from elsewhere in the internet. With the November tests window now behind us now seems a good time to squeeze one in. This edition’s topics are admittedly North American heavy – Major League Rugby, Irish Eagles, Canada Sevens, the Bermuda …