The USA will send four teams to Las Vegas this weekend to take part in the HSBC Sevens Series event and Las Vegas invitational. Two each from the men and women will attend in what is the largest sevens weekend in North America. Sent to defend the Men’s Eagles position …
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Chile lock Saavedra suspended for three weeks
Condores lock Clemente Saavedra has been suspended for three weeks after a judicial hearing in Canada. The 21-year-old, whose twin brother Domingo plays scrumhalf for the team, was found guilty of striking Canadian prop Cole Keith during the match in Langford on Friday evening. The act occurred in the 53rd …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was an interesting week in Major League Rugby that saw the lines in the sand increase in clarity. Toronto, San Diego, and Seattle were a step ahead of their opposition and the Utah-Glendale match displayed the vulnerability of each side. Individually there were some fine efforts which required some …
Read More »Cubelli Signs New Deal to Remain at Jaguares
Just two days after making his debut for Los Jaguares Tomás Cubelli has signed a new deal to remain at the club until 2021. It is his second contract with his home union. His first came in July 2017 bringing him home to Buenos Aires from Canberra, Australia. A serious …
Read More »Kainoa Lloyd named ARC Player of the Week
Kainoa Lloyd has been named Player of the Week for Round 3 of the Americas Rugby Championship. The 24-year-old winger scored three tries in the first half of Canada’s 56-0 win over Chile on Langford. It was his first hat trick at international level in the 9th appearance for his …
Read More »Moe Abdelmonem signs for Austin Elite
Austin Elite have secured the signature of Egyptian-Canadian flanker Moe Abdelmonem. The 26-year-old turned out for the side during the preseason but was unable to suit up during the regular season due to visa delays. He will now be available for Austin’s next game against Glendale on March 9. A …
Read More »Jaguares Dealt Blow After Captain is Ruled Out Until Round 7
Los Jaguares have been dealt a blow after captain Jerónimo de la Fuente has been ruled out until round 7. The shoulder injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Bulls sees the captain confirmed out of this coming weekend’s home match against the Blues and also of the following tour …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Utah Warriors vs Glendale Raptors
Two of last year’s Semi Finalists went head-to-head on Saturday as the Utah Warriors hosted the Glendale Raptors on a cold night at Zions Bank Stadium. It was the first home match of the season for the Warriors and a chance for both sides to get back on track after …
Read More »Sánchez guides Stade Français to away win over La Rochelle
Argentine play maker Nicolás Sánchez was in fine form on Saturday as he guided Stade Français to an away win over La Rochelle. The Parisians were 27-14 winners with Sánchez scoring 12 points for the visiting side. The victory sees Stade Français holding on to 6th place in the Top …
Read More »Facundo Isa scores in Toulon win over Pau
Argentine flanker Facundo Isa was a try scorer this weekend. The 25-year-old crossed in Toulon’s comfortable 38-11 home victory over Pau. The result sees the two clubs trading places in the Top 14 standings with Toulon now in 10th position. 2018-2019 has not been the best for Toulon though there …
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