For a second straight week the Dallas Jackals came oh-so-close to ending their losing streak, only to be denied by a single point at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. New England did just enough to squeak through with a 10-9 victory in wet and chilly Quincy conditions. It was a …
Read More »Gold take down Old Glory in close contest
The Gold secured their third win in a row with a 20-17 result over Old Glory at Segra Field on Saturday. It was a tight contest from start to finish with the boot of Tito Díaz Bonilla giving DC a 12-10 lead at the half, only for a late Rodney …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Chicago Hounds vs Seattle Seawolves – ARN Guide
Fresh off their first franchise victory, Chicago will face stiff competition on Sunday in the form of unbeaten Seattle at SeatGeek Stadium. The Seawolves are coming off a bye week following a perfect four-from-four start to the season, while the Hounds got their positive result after three straight defeats. Sam …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Houston SaberCats vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
Houston returns to action on Saturday evening with a home tilt against Rugby ATL. The SaberCats tasted defeat for the first time this season in Seattle two weeks ago, while ATL are looking for improvement after looking outmatched against San Diego at home last weekend. This will the first time …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Utah Warriors vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
Two teams looking to bounce back from defeat collide at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday. The Utah Warriors host the Toronto Arrows in snowy conditions that might leave the visitors wondering if they’d actually traveled north instead of south. It won’t be just the frost that the Arrows have to …
Read More »MLR 2023 – New England Free Jacks vs Dallas Jackals – ARN Guide
The Dallas Jackals will face off against the New England Free Jacks for the first time on Saturday. Veterans Memorial Stadium will see its second match of the year as the visitors look to put an end to their record-breaking losing streak. Circumstances might have been much different had last …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs NOLA Gold – ARN Guide
A pivotal Eastern Conference clash opens Round 6 of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Old Glory DC host the NOLA Gold with both teams looking to prove they belong in the playoff conversation. After a poor start to the campaign, NOLA seem to have turned things around with two …
Read More »MLR Notes – McDowall and Cullen return, Injury updates
New England have lifted the lid on another unexpected returnee. Slade McDowall follows Jesse Parete in returning from New Zealand, adding to an already stacked New England back row stable. McDowall was a key factor in the team’s success last year and is nearing a full return to action after …
Read More »World Cup Radar – ARGENTINA – March 2023
Argentina’s target is in sight. The target is Los Pumas’ opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023. Argentina face England in Marseille on September 09. Five matches are confirmed before then but Argentina is in World Cup mode now. The training camp earlier this month in Paris revealed a lot. …
Read More »MLR 2023 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 5
The historic first victory for Chicago against a spirited Dallas side was the highlight in Round 5. Elsewhere there were convincing wins for NOLA, San Diego, DC, and New England. The defending champions now sport a losing record after five games while the Legion and Free Jacks continue to show …
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