Monthly Archives: January 2019

Seawolves hold off Raptors in Seattle thriller

The Seattle Seawolves edged the Glendale Raptors 20-18 in a thrilling conclusion to the opening weekend of the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Brock Staller led the way for the defending champions with 15 points including the game-winning penalty with just six minutes to play. It was clear from the …

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Sánchez stars but Toulon edge Stade Français

Nicolás Sánchez was in fine form it was quite enough to lead Stade Français to victory at Stade Félix Mayol. A last-gasp try by Filipo Nakosi sealed a stunning 33-30 comeback win for Toulon who were trailing by seven with only four minutes to play. While Benjamín Urdapilleta and Patricio Fernández were …

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Urdapilleta leads Castres past Clermont

It was billed as a potential World Cup eliminator with two leading candidates for Argentina’s second flyhalf spot going head-to-head. In the end there was only one winner. Benjamín Urdapilleta led the way for Castres as they defeated Patricio Fernández and his Clermont Auvergne side 24-16 on Saturday. The win …

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New York beat San Diego in MLR debut

Rugby United New York celebrated their Major League Rugby debut on Saturday with a 25-23 win over the San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium. A strong first half put them up 15-7 at the break, but they needed a late penalty try to save them from a resurgent home team. …

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Eagles take silver in Hamilton

The US Eagles made it three straight Cup Final appearances on the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series as they defeated Scotland and New Zealand in succession on Day Two of the Hamilton Sevens. Fiji ultimately proved superior with a one-sided 38-0 result to claim the Gold but the Silver finish leaves …

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Windsor the hero as Houston beat Austin

A 79th minute penalty goal from Sam Windsor gave the Houston SaberCats a 21-20 win over Austin Elite on opening day of the new Major League Rugby season on Saturday. Heavy rain made conditions difficult at Dell Diamond but didn’t throw off Windsor’s boot, the flyhalf scoring all 21 points …

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