Old Glory have dipped into the rugby league market with the signing of USA Hawks international Ryan Burroughs. The former Toronto Wolfpack regular joins Major League Rugby’s DC expansion franchise ahead of their inaugural spring campaign that will see them take the field as early as May. An American football …
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Noah Barker ready to prop up Glendale scrum
Noah Barker is set to make his Major League Rugby debut for the Glendale Raptors on Sunday. The Canadian prop agreed to the move in December but only recently returned from international duty in the Americas Rugby Championship. He will provide a much-needed boost for the struggling Raptors scrum against …
Read More »Bayonne Sign Puma from Bordeaux
French club Bayonne have signed Puma Mariano Galarza from Bayonne. The 32-year-old Argentine second-rower will join the Basque club on a two year deal beginning next season. The move sees Galarza securing his playing future in Europe until 2021. He first played in Europe in 2010 for Leinster in the …
Read More »Lions vs Argentina in London being considered for 2021
A match between the British & Irish Lions and Argentina is being considered for 2021. According to the Telegraph such a match is being considered as a send-off match for the British and Irish side before their tour to South Africa. In addition to Argentina a match is also being …
Read More »RFU Championship – Round 18 Preview
It’s getting down to crunch time in the RFU Championship and London Irish continue to push for an immediate return to the Premiership. With just five matches to play in the season they have an eight-point lead over Ealing and host Doncaster on Saturday. Nick Civetta will start in the …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Austin Elite
It’s back to the bayou for the NOLA Gold as they look to continue their march towards title contention against Austin Elite on Saturday afternoon. Currently one point clear at the top of the table, a bonus point win would put them out of reach of the rest for at …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 20 Preview
The 2018-2019 Top 14 season has been another one of a wide range of competitiveness. 19 rounds have been played and yet only three competition points separate 3rd from 7th. Toulouse hold a commanding lead though, a potential strong point for France’s test side moving forward. Opening week 20 will …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 18 Preview
Following the attention of the rugby world being glued to the final round of the Six Nations the same players will now be playing for their clubs. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and champions Wales this means the Pro 14. Week 18 of the league begins today and will see matches …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 17 Preview
With the Six Nations over for the year players are back with their respective clubs. This weekend marks week 17 of the English Premiership season and sees teams with plenty to play for. Taking to the fields will be five players from the Americas. Opening week 17 will be the …
Read More »Highlights – Martinique vs Barbados
In the opening match of the 2019 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Cup Martinique claimed a 43-14 win over Barbados. The home side were convincing winners over their southern neighbors. Martinique will play again this coming weekend. They are to again be at home with their opponents this time being Curaçao. …
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