Thursday night will see the second edition of the Collegiate Rugby Shield hosted at Zions Bank Stadium, the home of the Utah Warriors. Taking part will be 50 Major League Rugby hopefuls, who have been split into two teams. The match kicks off at 6pm local time, 5pm Pacific, 8pm …
Read More »Historic: Argentine Damián Schneider to referee World Rugby Under 20 Final
In a historic appointment for the sport of rugby an Argentine will referee a major final for the first time. Damián Schneider will officiate France vs Ireland, the final of the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. The final will be played on Friday, July 14 at the Athlone Sports …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Free Jacks get their hands on the MLR Shield The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for the …
Read More »Free Jacks edge Legion in classic MLR Championship Final
The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for the first time after a pulsating 25-24 victory over the San Diego Legion on Saturday. More than 10,000 fans, an MLR Final record, took in the occasion at the neutral SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago and were treated to an …
Read More »Old Glory reveal Simon Cross as new Head Coach
Old Glory DC have wasted no time in naming their new Head Coach. After bidding a fond farewell to Josh Syms, who will join Zebre as a Forwards Coach, the club have unveiled Simon Cross as his replacement. The 42-year-old arrives on a three-year deal through the 2026 Major League …
Read More »MLR 2023 Final – San Diego Legion vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
A new Major League Rugby champion will be crowned on Saturday when the San Diego Legion takes on the New England Free Jacks in Chicago. Ticket sales have been strong despite the neutral location, with attendance expected to significantly exceed the previous Final mark of 7,389 set at LA in …
Read More »Canada call up Welsh flanker for Pacific tour
Uncapped Pontypridd flanker Sion Parry has been called into the Canada squad for the upcoming tour of Fiji and Tonga. The 24-year-old from Cardiff has made over 50 appearances for the Welsh Premiership side. He qualifies for Canada through his Ontario-born mother. Parry is the only name on the 32-strong …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games Colombia enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y …
Read More »San Diego dominate Seattle to book final berth
The San Diego Legion are heading to their second Championship Final after dominating the Seattle Seawolves 32-10 at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. A stifling defense left the visitors frustrated while the home side punished every mistake by their guests. Both teams threw themselves into the collisions with reckless abandon. Sama …
Read More »Free Jacks overwhelm Old Glory to claim East Conference title
The New England Free Jacks have punched their ticket to their first ever Championship Final with a dominant 25-7 win over Old Glory DC on Saturday. A strong crowd at Veteran Memorial Stadium watched their home side claim the Eastern Conference title in style with a shutout for over 70 …
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