Old Glory have landed another top class finisher ahead of the 2024 season. Former Pumas 7s star Axel Müller has signed on, joining Scotland international Damien Hoyland in a revamped backline that will be spearheaded by returning playmaker Jason Robertson. Müller’s signing is a surprise, given the 29-year-old had previously …
Read More »MLR Notes: Hoyland to DC, Landry to Chicago, SD confirms seven
Old Glory have snatched up another Scotland international for the 2024 Major League Rugby campaign. Damien Hoyland follows Rob Harley to the nation’s capital, arriving directly from the United Rugby Championship after spending a decade playing professionally with Edinburgh. A wing or fullback, the 29-year-old Hoyland starred with Scotland’s u20 …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Uruguay Claim the Maximum over Namibia Uruguay secured a bonus point win over a defiant Namibia in Lyon. Uruguay’s 36-26 win was by five …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2023 – Argentina vs Chile – ARN Guide
The Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes will be the setting for the battle of the Andes on Saturday. Argentina face Chile in a Rugby World Cup 2023 match. It is Chile’s final match of the competition and Argentina’s third. Los Pumas must win to remain alive in the tournament. …
Read More »MLR Notes: Hooley joins league brass, Houston snags ATL duo
Will Hooley is trading his kicking tee for a white board. The recently-retired USA and San Diego Legion flyhalf has taken up a new job as a Technical Director with Major League Rugby. Hooley hung up his boots at the age of just 29 at the conclusion of the 2023 …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2023 – Namibia vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
It will be all eyes on Lyon on Wednesday as Namibia face Uruguay in a Pool A fixture. The second best rugby team from Africa take on the second best from South America. It is a contest that both teams highlighted as critical prior to the tournament. Both are in …
Read More »MLR Notes: DC signs Rob Harley, TRN adds English Premiership
Old Glory DC have announced another significant addition to their forward pack. Former Scotland international Rob Harley has signed on with the Eastern Conference Finalists. The 33-year-old is currently on a short-term deal as a ‘World Cup joker’ with Pro D2 side Colomiers. Harley spent 12 seasons with Glasgow Warriors …
Read More »MLR Notes: Seattle and Houston swap stars, Malcolm re-signs
Seattle and Houston have worked a blockbuster trade, the biggest in Major League Rugby history in terms of star-power. Headed to the SaberCats in a straight swap is Samoan international playmaker AJ Alatimu, while the Seawolves receive USA Eagles titan Joe Taufete’e. Alatimu has been one of the league’s most …
Read More »World Cup over for Namibia center La Roux Malan
New England Free Jacks center Le Roux Malan is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious injury at the World Cup in France. The 24-year-old suffered a fracture and dislocation of his ankle in the first half of Namibia’s Pool A match against New Zealand …
Read More »Eagles name match day squad to face Toulouse
Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles match day squad for the non-cap friendly against Toulouse on Saturday. The French Top 14 giants have yet to confirm their lineup but USA international prop David Ainu’u is expected to be among those named. Nine changes are made to the run-on …
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