It was a perfect opening day for both North American teams at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The USA and Canada each won all three matches to top their respective pools and qualify for the Cup Quarter Finals that will take place later this evening. Two tries each from Alev Kelter and …
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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 …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats
After the frustration of having their game against Austin postponed a week ago, the Toronto Arrows will welcome another team from Texas to York Alumni Field on Sunday afternoon. The Houston SaberCats had a torrid time against Seattle in the ill-fated AVEVA Stadium opener and now need to rebound on …
Read More »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 …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Rugby United New York suffered just their second loss of the season and first ever at MCU Park last weekend. They’ll be looking to redeem themselves in front of the home faithful on Saturday evening when they host the Utah Warriors. Of note is that the evening is being dubbed …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Glendale Raptors
Two top-four teams will be seeking a definitive result in their second meeting of the season on Saturday. San Diego and Glendale finished in a dead heat at Infinity Park a month ago in one of the best games of the Major League Rugby season. Round two will take place …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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