Japan wrapped up a perfect Pacific Nations Cup by defeating the USA 34-20 in Suva on Saturday. The victory gives the Brave Blossoms their first PNC title in over a decade, owing largely to their upset win over defending champions Fiji in the opening round. The pace of the Japanese …
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NOLA sign former Brumbies back Robbie Coleman
The NOLA Gold have revealed their latest signing for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Brumbies utility back Robbie Coleman has signed a three-year deal that will see him through the 2022 season in New Orleans. The 29-year-old recently played for Gordon in the Shute Shield after two injury-ravaged …
Read More »On This Day in 2015
On this day in 2015 Argentina made history. Los Pumas would claim their official first test match victory over South Africa, doing so on the road in Durban. The 37-25 victory was comprehensive and would put the South Americans on the right track for RWC 2015. Argentina would win the …
Read More »Match Preview – Cayman Islands vs USA South Panthers
The Cayman Islands will host the USA South Panthers on Saturday afternoon in the Butterfield Rugby Challenge. With neither side participating in the Rugby Americas North competition this year, the friendly will serve as a warm-up for the Caymans ahead of their first appearance at the Americas Rugby Challenge. Experienced …
Read More »Canada falls short against Tonga
Canada’s Pacific Nations Cup campaign has come to a close without a win as they fell short by 33-23 to Tonga in Lautoka on Friday. A late surge closed the gap after a sluggish first hour that left them 20 points behind late in the second half. The Tongan forwards …
Read More »Peter Malcolm moves from Austin to San Diego
The San Diego Legion have made another splash on the free agent market ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Austin Elite hooker Peter Malcolm has signed on to play at Torero Stadium, following Dominic Day, Steffon Armitage, and Tira Patterson in joining the 2019 Finalists. Malcolm, 25, won …
Read More »Joeli Tikoisuva re-signs with NOLA Gold
Joeli Tikoisuva has re-signed with the NOLA Gold for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The club has confirmed a one-year deal for the 23-year-old winger, the 9th player to extend their contracts since the 2019 season concluded. An age-grade All-American up to u19 level, ‘Jojo’ took his first steps …
Read More »USA jersey for RWC 2019 unveiled
Canterbury USA has officially unveiled the USA’s jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip will be white with navy shoulders and three red stripes on the cuffs, the alternate using the navy as the main color with white across the shoulders. A nearly identical design is currently being …
Read More »Sevens Series moves to LA, Women’s circuit expands
World Rugby have confirmed the schedules for the 2019-20 World Sevens Series. They have also unveiled the new home of the USA stop on the men’s circuit. Previously held at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the tournament has been moved to Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Also …
Read More »Jaguares XV Name Team for the Future to Face Valke
Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has named a Jaguares XV lineup resembling one for the future to face Valke. On Saturday morning the Argentine side will look to continue their unbeaten Currie Cup First Division campaign. The team named features five changes to that from last weekend against the SWD Eagles. Three …
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