Yearly Archives: 2019

Major League Rugby confirms 2020 format

Major League Rugby has confirmed their league structure for the 2020 season. As expected the competition will grow to 12 teams with the addition of Boston (New England Free Jacks), Washington (Old Glory DC), and Atlanta (Rugby ATL). The new format will see the creation of a two-conference system – …

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Super Rugby Preview – Sharks vs Jaguares

Two winning teams from last weekend will battle-it-out on Saturday. In the latest round of Super Rugby the Sharks are at home to Los Jaguares in a match which sees many RWC hopefuls facing off on opposing teams. The South African side have made three changes from the team which …

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Pro D2 – Week 28 Preview

The business end of France’s second division has arrived. In week 28 of the Pro D2 teams are to compete for additional competition points as they seek to realize their dreams of earning promotion to the Top 14 or avoiding relegation to the Fédérale 1. Week 28 opens today in …

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Tierney to stay with Pau until 2022

Matt Tierney has signed a 3-year contract extension with Top 14 club Pau. The Canadian prop has spent the past four seasons in France, signing a one year deal ahead of the 2015-16 season and adding a further three years in April 2016. His new extension will run though the …

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Parfrey joins up with Toronto Arrows

Canadian international Patrick Parfrey has joined the Toronto Arrows for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old Newfoundland native arrived shortly after the conclusion of the Americas Rugby Championship and is available immediately for selection. Parfrey adds experience and versatility to a squad already deep in backfield …

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