Adam Macklin

Chile’s Diego Escobar made a notable contribution to the European Challenge Cup this past weekend. El Cóndor started at hooker for Racing 92 in their away Quarter Final against Connacht in Ireland. Escobar was a first-half try-scorer in the 43-40 victory. Racing 92 won the match despite having an early …

A gigantic display from Yacare saw the Paraguayan franchise defeating two-time former champions Peñarol by a record margin on Saturday. The 36-8 victory overtakes the 41-24 win last season to be the highest winning margin by Yacare against Peñarol. The win had a lot to do with Yacare’s forwards; they …

Chile sent Brazil a Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers warning on Saturday. The Super Rugby Americas clash between Selknam and Os Cobras was won comfortably by the Chileans. Selknam were 39-19 winners at the Estadio Centro de Alto Rendimiento de Rugby in Santiago. MATCH NOTES Selknam outscored Os Cobras by seven …

The top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference takes on the last-place Anthem in the Windy City on Sunday afternoon. Five wins in a row have vaulted the Hounds into championship contender status. For the Carolina outfit it’s another week in desperate search of a first every franchise victory. CURRENT STANDINGS …

Major League Rugby’s hottest team will put their winning streak on the line against the Warriors on Saturday night. RFC Los Angeles scored an impressive upset win over the SaberCats last weekend to stretch their run to four games. Meanwhile Utah return from a bye week, having dropped their most …

The slumping Sharks are in desperate search for victory when they host the SaberCats on Saturday evening. Miami have lost four in a row and are coming off a season-worst performance against the Free Jacks. Houston were also disappointed to lose in their last outing, but despite the result moved …

Super Rugby Americas leaders Los Pampas suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday. Playing at home in Buenos Aires, Los Pampas were unable to secure any competition points against Los Dogos. The visitors from Córdoba were 22-8 winners. MATCH NOTES Los Dogos scored all of the first-half points. …

Yacare play host Peñarol on Saturday in Asunción. The Héroes de Curupayty has been a hard place for visitors this season. Yacare has two home wins and one loss thus far at home this season. The one defeat was 24-19 against reigning champions Los Dogos last weekend. Peñarol have a …

A pair of Eastern Conference playoff contenders will square off in New Orleans on Saturday. The result is certain to have an impact at the business end of the season. Old Glory are just six points ahead of the Gold, and a loss would put them in danger of tumbling …

The 2023 Major League Rugby finalists will renew acquaintances at Fort Quincy on Saturday afternoon when the Free Jacks take on the Legion. New England are feeling confident again after back-to-back wins, while it’s the opposite for San Diego who have dropped two in a row after their red-hot start. …