Super Rugby is underway for 2018. The opening round saw just two matches being played, both were in South Africa on Saturday. Of the two the one of interest to the Americas was the Stormers vs Jaguares. In 2016 and 2017 Los Jaguares were unable to perform to the level …
Read More »Canada crush Brazil in Langford rain
Canada got their win that they so desperately wanted and did so in emphatic fashion with a crushing 45-5 result over Brazil at Westhills Stadium on Saturday evening. The visitors lost their captain, Yan Rosetti, before kickoff and did not look prepared for the cold and wet conditions. To make …
Read More »Argentina Hand Uruguay First Loss in 2018 ARC
The Argentina XV have handed Uruguay their first defeat in the 2018 ARC. Played this evening in Punta del Este the Argentina XV won the battle of Rio de La Plata 34-17. The Argentina XV’s search for enterprising play has seen errors impact their performance in the past. The same …
Read More »Eagles overcome slow start to smash Chile
The USA overcame a sluggish first half to come away convincing 45-13 winners over Chile in the third round of the Americas Rugby Championship on Saturday. Both sides felt the searing heat in Fullerton with water breaks a frequent sight in the opening period. Gary Gold had implored his Eagles …
Read More »Russia Get Past Belgium in RWC Qualifier
Russia Got past Belgium in a RWC 2019 qualifier today, winning 48-7 in Krasnodar. The result improves the Eastern European country’s chances of qualifying for a second Rugby World Cup. Last week, also in Krasnodar, Russia lost against Spain. The result altered the trajectories of the Rugby Europe Championship. With …
Read More »Jaguares Drop Super Rugby Opener To Stormers
Los Jaguares dropped their Super Rugby season opener to the Stormers. Played this afternoon in Cape Town, the home were side 28-20 winners. The win was by three tries to two. Los Jagaures had the better of play in the second half. Yet having started poorly the Stormers were ultimately …
Read More »Hassler Scores At The Death in Ospreys Win
Jeff Hassler scored at the death in the Ospreys’ win over the Southern Kings. Played in Swansea on Friday evening the Welsh region defeated South African side the Southern Kings 26-12. The Ospreys did not start well. They were forced to come from behind to win the match. Their half …
Read More »Nacional de Clubes Final To Be Played at Vélez Sarsfield
The 2018 Nacional de Clubes Final is to be played at Vélez Sarsfield. The stadium is the regular home of Los Jaguares and is also where Argentina plays home matches in Buenos Aires. It has, however, not previously been considered for hosting a club match. This year Vélez Sarsfield will …
Read More »Match Preview – Houston SaberCats vs NYAC
With six games under their belt at Constellation Field the Houston SaberCats are now into the home stretch of their preseason schedule, with three tough matches in quick succession. First up is the New York Athletic Club, a team steeped in history with five national Division 1 championships to their …
Read More »San Diego Legion confirm Coaches and Home Field
A young coaching staff will take charge of the San Diego Legion for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The team confirmed on Friday that Rob Hoadley will be Head Coach for its inaugural campaign with Chris Cracknell named forwards coach and Zack Test taking charge of the backs. Test …
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