Memorial Park in Obetz will have the honor of hosting the final PRO Rugby match of season one, and as it happens the match to decide the inaugural champions. Denver have the slight advantage as they sit four points above Ohio in first place. As such two bonus points even …
Read More »Rush hold on to edge Express
San Francisco just edged past hosts Sacramento in a wild contest at Bonney Field on Saturday evening. The win secures 4th place for the Rush, and the bottom rung on the ladder for the Express in the first ever PRO Rugby season. Volney Rouse led the way with a penalty …
Read More »Tucumán Select 32 for Campeonato Argentino
With an eye on the national provincial glory Tucumán has selected a 32-man roster for the Campeonato Argentino. The coaching staff, led by former Racing 92 and Pumas back-rower Álvaro Galindo, will meet with the selected players on Wednesday August 03 to begin preparations. The roster includes a number of …
Read More »PRO Week 16 – Sacramento vs San Francisco
It’s the final week of PRO Rugby’s inaugural season and an entertaining match between Sacramento and San Francisco at Bonney Field will serve as an appetizer for the Sunday’s finale in Ohio. With only three points separating the two sides, the winner will escape the foot of the table – …
Read More »Phil Mack Announces His Retirement
Canadian scrum half Phil Mack has announced his retirement. The 30-year-old Victoria, BC native confirmed his decision on social media this afternoon. It follows the recent retirement of fellow Canadian test scrum half Sean White. Mack hangs up his boots with 31 test caps to his name. He debuted for …
Read More »11 Capped Players in Canada ‘A’ Roster for UK Tour
Canadian men’s Head Coach Mark Anscombe has confirmed a 26-man roster to tour the UK next month. Presently a two-match tour, confirmed matches thus far are against Doncaster Knights and Ulster Ravens. Anscombe told Rugby Canada “We’re looking to develop our player depth on this tour. We want to see …
Read More »Cheika Names 36-man Roster for Rugby Championship
Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man roster ahead of the Rugby Championship roster on August 20. Coming off a telling 3-0 series defeat against England the Australians are stepping-up their preparations by calling-in reinforcements from France. This sees Matt Giteau returning from Toulon to replace Christian Leali’ifano of …
Read More »Mérida to face Alcatráz in Venezuela Final
In a repeat of 2015, clubs Mérida RC and Alcatráz RC will meet in the Venezuelan Grand Final. Taking place this coming Sunday, Mérida will host the final. Alcatráz earned their place in the Grand Final by defeating the Nómadas 56-7. Mérida RC had a much tougher match and saw off the Zulianos …
Read More »Mexico to Appear in Third Consecutive South American u18’s
For the third consecutive year Mexico is to compete in the Sudamérica Rugby under 18’s. Despite being a member union of Rugby Americas North the strong relationship with fellow Spanish-speaking unions from Sudamérica Rugby will see Las Serpientes again afforded the opportunity of competing in South American under 18 competition. Following on …
Read More »More Rugby Championship Matches will be played in Europe
More Rugby Championship Matches will be played in Europe, the SANZAAR Chief Executive Andy Marinos has confirmed. Argentina’s decision to relocate their home victory against Australia to London has been warmly accepted by SANZAAR. Set to take place on October 8 the historic match is to open the way for future …
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