Yearly Archives: 2018

Jaguares Down Waratahs in Style

Los Jaguares claimed their opening Super Rugby win of 2018, downing the Waratahs 38-28 this evening. The final score was a ten point win though the Argentine team had been 33-7 ahead at half time. So impressive were Los Jaguares in the opening half that they had a 26-0 lead …

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Rugby Canada names 2017 Award Winners

Rugby Canada held its annual Award Dinner at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver on Friday evening. A total of 13 awards were handed out with seven inducted into the Rugby Canada Hall of Fame. The biggest winner of the evening was retiring Women’s XVs captain …

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Romania Hammer Belgium in RWC Qualifier

Romania hammered Belgium in a RWC 2019 Qualifier earlier today in Buzau. The 62-12 victory included eight tries and, crucially, sees Romania’s path towards a place in Japan 2019 remaining open. The match was Romania’s final fixture in the ongoing Rugby Europe section of RWC 2019 qualifiers. The prize for the …

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Seawolves sign Canada center Mo Samson

The Seattle Seawolves have added punch to their Major League Rugby backline in the form of Canadian international Mozac Samson. The 32-year-old notably played a vital role in the victorious 2015 Canadian Rugby Championship campaign with the Prairie Wolf Pack. After leading the competition in scoring he was considered unlucky …

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Final Squads for Vancouver Sevens

The final rosters for the Vancouver Sevens have been declared. Another weekend featuring some of the world’s biggest names looms though there are a few stars who did not survive Las Vegas. New Zealand have suffered a blow with skipper Tim Mikkelson and Vilimoni Koroi ruled out, but fortunately they …

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Cordero Starts Anglo-Welsh Cup Semi Final

Santiago Cordero is to start the Anglo-Welsh Cup Semi Final, wearing the colors of the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. The reigning Aviva Premiership champions play host to the Newcastle Falcons on Sunday in what is the second Semi Final. The winner of the Exeter vs Newcastle match will play either …

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Parisse Leads Italy vs Wales in 133rd Cap

Sergio Parisse will lead Italy vs Wales this weekend, earning his 133rd cap in the process. The Argentine born-and-raised no 8 is a record holder already and quickly approaching even more milestones. Italy’s match this weekend is a rare Sunday outing in Cardiff. The Azzurri face the Welsh at the …

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Top 14 – Week 20 Preview

The business end of the European season is rapidly approaching. This weekend sees Week 20 of the Top 14 taking place in France. It is a vital weekend for all involved as places in the playoffs are proving to be highly competitive. The fight to avoid relegation is also very …

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