Tyler Ardron will start at n8 for the Chiefs to open the Super Rugby season. The Canadian will play in a side captained by 2014 World Rugby Player of the Year winner, Brodie Retallick. Retallick will lead the Chiefs from the second-row where he is to be joined by Michael …
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MLR Full Match – Austin Elite vs Toronto Arrows
Austin Elite hosted the Toronto Arrows at Dell Diamond on Friday night in Week 3 of the Major League Rugby season. It was Toronto’s second ever match, following up on their regular season debut against NOLA two weeks before. Played in cold, wet, and windy conditions the two sides were …
Read More »Barbarians book historic double-header at Twickenham
The Barbarians have booked a double-date with England on Sunday, June 2. Not only will the classic men’s invitational side be playing for the Quilter Cup, the women will also be in action as they play their third ever match and first ever international. In another first the women’s match …
Read More »USA names new Women’s High Performance squad
Following on the announcement of a new competition calendar, USA Rugby has unveiled a 38-strong list of High Performance athletes that will form the basis of selection to the Women’s Eagles program moving forward. Also confirmed is a new three-tiered player pool. The HP list will serve as the top …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was another exciting week in Major League Rugby and we finally had our first double-digits differential though even that game was enthralling from a fan’s perspective. Toronto got their historic first ever win, NOLA proved themselves the team to beat, and Houston will be kicking themselves for blowing a …
Read More »Reeves’ superb kicking display against Canada
In arguably his career high Brazilian flyhalf Josh Reeves scored all of his team’s points in Os Tupis’ 18-10 victory over Canada on Saturday. His goal-kicking saw him land 6 of 8 shots at goal with the final two being misses in what was a hot evening in São José …
Read More »Dominguez named ARC Player of the Week
Julían Domínguez has been named as the ARC Player of the Week. The Argentina XV left winger was a standout performer in his team’s 45-14 victory over the USA on Saturday. In the opening minute of the game in Patagonia, Dominguez set-up teammate Santiago Carreras for a try. Dominguez broke past …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Cayman Islands A magnificent performance from the Cayman Islands on Saturday saw them qualifying for the 2019 Americas Rugby Challenge. Their …
Read More »NOLA still perfect with win over Seattle
The New Orleans Gold kept their perfect start to the Major League Rugby season intact as they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seawolves 41-31 in a thoroughly entertaining contest at Gold Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Fans were treated to nine tries in all and plenty of open attacking rugby. Seattle …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Austin Elite vs Toronto Arrows
History was made on Friday evening as the Toronto Arrows recorded their first ever Major League Rugby victory. It would come at Dell Diamond at Round Rock, at the expense of hosts Austin Elite. The Arrows had to overcome adversity, not least the weather, with a late try from captain …
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