Yearly Archives: 2019

MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs NOLA Gold

The most anticipated rematch of the season takes place at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening. Ranked No1 and No2 respectively heading in, the NOLA Gold will take on the Seattle Seawolves in hostile territory, with a 10-point victory over their hosts in their previous meeting at New Orleans. After a …

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Changes to three upcoming MLR games confirmed

Three upcoming Major League Rugby fixtures have been hit with significant changes. Two have been necessitated by the choppy turf conditions at Houston’s AVEVA Stadium that saw scrums declared uncontested in the first half of the opening match at the new venue on Saturday. It’s hoped that the new surface …

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RFU Championship – Week 21 Preview

The penultimate weekend of the RFU Championship is upon us but the ending is already confirmed. London Irish have defeated Richmond by 46-7 to clinch their spot in the Premiership next season. Bryce Campbell started in the midfield and scored a try in the bonus-point victory. Also just wrapping up …

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Women’s Eagles aiming for Kitakyushu win

The USA was victory on their mind after sending a strong Women’s Eagles side to compete at the Kitakyushu Sevens tournament. Entering the tournament in 2nd place overall, the team will be lead once again by co-captains Nicole Heavirland and Lauren Doyle. Other stars named include six more WRWC 2017 …

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Paquin returns for Canada in Kitakyushu

Dual-international star Karen Paquin will return to action for Canada at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The World Cup flanker and Olympic Bronze Medalist has not represented Canada since WRWC 2017 in Ireland, having just returned to the development squad in March from a long-term knee injury. Ghislaine Landry will make her …

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Lamositele Starts European Champions Cup Semi Final

USA Eagles prop Titi Lamositele will start Saturday’s European Champions Cup Semi Final in Coventry, England. The 24-year-old will be the starting tight head for Saracens who play against Irish province Munster. Lamoistele is to be the only Americas player involved in the Champions Cup Semi Finals. His Argentine teammates …

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