Axel Müller made his presence known once again on Sunday. The Pumas Sevens international had an outstanding game for Brive against Stade Français Paris, showing off his footwork and vision on one incisive counter-attack and then intercepting a pass from countryman Nicolás Sánchez to score a vital first-half try in …
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MLR Off-Season Update – Houston SaberCats
Houston gave their fans a much-needed glimpse of hope at the end of this past season and with a new-look team on several fronts, the SaberCats will have a first ever playoff appearance on their list of goals. Achieving that will not be easy in a challenging West Division but …
Read More »Uruguay Qualify for 2020 World Rugby u20 Trophy
Uruguay have qualified for the 2020 World Rugby u20 Trophy. Los Teritos did so by defeating Chile 29-11 on Saturday in the Sudaméricano u19 Final in Montevideo. The tournament has been played since 2008. Uruguay were the inaugural champions and since then they have contested the final with Chile. In …
Read More »Seawolves sign Wasps center Ross Neal
The Seattle Seawolves have added more European influence to their backline for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Having already signed David Busby from Ulster and Harry Davies from Cardiff, they will now welcome Ross Neal from Wasps of the English Premiership. It’s a significant acquisition for the two-time defending …
Read More »Renato Cardona confirmed for Olímpia Lions
Renato Cardona has been confirmed as a Súper Liga Americana de rugby player for the Olímpia Lions. The Paraguayan wing or fullback and Pumas winger Manuel Montero are the players thus far publicly contracted to play for Paraguay’s first professional rugby team. Cardona has been a regular for Paraguay. In 2019 …
Read More »South American Super Liga launched in Montevideo
The Super Liga Americana de Rugby officially launched in Montevideo on Friday evening and South America have their first professional league. Sudamérica Rugby President Sebastián Piñeyrúa was in attendance for the historic occasion hosted at the Estadio Charrúa. Five teams will fully participate in the competition with one – Cafeteros …
Read More »Dom Day confirms retirement, San Diego move off
Dominic Day will not be heading to San Diego after all. The former Wales and Saracens lock was announced by the Legion in July but has now confirmed his retirement with immediate effect, opting instead to focus on his family and and business interests. He is the co-founder of FourFive …
Read More »Santiago Arata Signs for Peñarol
Uruguay’s best player from RWC 2019, Santiago Arata has signed for Peñarol. This sees the talented scrum-half continuing his professional rugby career in a different country. He moves from the Houston SaberCats (MLR) to play for Uruguay’s first professional rugby team, Peñarol in the new Súper Liga Americana. Arata was …
Read More »Manuel Montero to play for Olímpia Lions
Manuel Montero is to play for the Olímpia Lions. The 28-year-old Argentine winger is the first player unveiled in the history of professional Paraguayan rugby. He will play for the team in the new Súper Liga Americana which begins in February 2020. Montero was a part of the inaugural Jaguares. …
Read More »Canada make two changes for Dubai
Canada’s Women’s team has added experience to their roster for the Dubai Sevens. Britt Benn and Sara Kaljuvee return after missing the Series opener in Glendale with injury. Dropping out to make room are Delaney Aikens and Breanne Nicholas. A 6th-place finish in Glendale was a disappointing return for the …
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