Rugby ATL have announced the return to Kurt Coleman to the active roster. Their starting flyhalf from 2020 broke his leg during a February intra-squad match and was expected to miss the entire year. Coleman boosts a Ratlers backline already bursting with talent and joins fellow South African Ryan Nell …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was a bit of an odd weekend with poor weather affecting the double-header in Georgia and an unexpectedly low-scoring California Cup match. There were moments of individual brilliance to keep us entertained and some creative selections that resulted in one very unique choice in the forwards. 1 – Rob …
Read More »Andrew Durutalo to play in Varsity Match
Seattle Seawolves flanker and USA international Andrew Durutalo has been selected to play for Oxford University against Cambridge in the Varsity Match. Traditionally held in December, the prestigious contest returns on Sunday, July 4, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. This year was meant to celebrate the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Los Pumitas fly past Georgia u20s After over a year of no activity, u20s resumed for Argentina this past …
Read More »AG’s edge Seawolves in high-flying contest
A hat trick from Lauina Futi wasn’t enough to propel the Seattle Seawolves to victory as the Austin Gilgronis held on for a 36-31 win at Starfire Stadium on Sunday. It was an exciting back-and-forth contest that went down to the last play of the game before a victor was …
Read More »LA stays on top with road win over San Diego
The LA Giltinis made the short trip south on the California 101 Highway to San Diego. The Southern Californian match-up was low scoring, yet non-stop action. With the win the LA Giltinis stay on top of the Western Conference and the overall MLR ladder. Injuries disrupted the LA Giltinis prior …
Read More »Ireland, France, and Russia qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Harry McNulty will not be returning to the LA Giltinis this season. The 28-year-old flanker scored the fourth try of the Repechage Final in Monaco to help Ireland claim the final spot in the Men’s bracket of the Tokyo Olympics. Ireland had earlier defeated Samoa in the final match of …
Read More »Ratlers get past Houston in the rain for bonus point win
Rugby ATL were bonus point winners this evening. For much of the game the Ratlers were made to work hard; such was the commitment from the Houston SaberCats. In the end, Atlanta won 33-15 to go five points ahead of New York in the Eastern Conference. The match was historic; …
Read More »NOLA stays in playoff race with road win over Arrows
NOLA kept their playoff hopes alive with an 18-12 win over the Toronto Arrows at Lupo Family Field on Saturday. Rainy conditions made handling difficult with both sides resorting to tactical kicking for much of the encounter. It wasn’t until just before the hydration break when a scoreless tie was …
Read More »Utah earns another comeback victory in New York
Utah have done it again. For a third game in succession the Warriors came from behind to earn a late victory. This time it was New York who slipped away, with the final score reading 29-28 to the visitors. The result is a major step towards a playoff spot for …
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