Sacramento pinched a vital bonus-point victory on Sunday as they overwhelmed a scrappy San Francisco side 43-19 at Boxer Stadium. There was plenty of endeavor from both sides but it came at a price with accuracy at a premium and a litany of handling errors marring an otherwise entertaining match. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 03 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – July 03 2016 see Mexico gaining rankings points at the expense of the Cayman Islands. Before the fixture Mexico had 44.62 points and was 56th in the world. This was a narrow advantage …
Read More »Wolf Pack take first blood against Bears
The Prairie Wolf Pack came away victorious in their first match of the Johnsonville Canadian Rugby Championship season by a 27-21 score over the BC Bears at Calgary Rugby Park on Saturday. A dominant second half did the damage, as the Pack trailed 11-3 at the break with an upset …
Read More »Aviators crush Breakers in Obetz
Ohio put a stamp on their status as top dogs in the competition as they thrashed San Diego to the tune of 44-21 at Memorial Park on Sunday. It was a miserable day for the Breakers, who simply had no answer for the high velocity Aviators attack. Ohio had the …
Read More »El Salvador, Nicaragua Approved for Higher Status by Sudamérica Rugby
At the Annual General Assembly on Saturday El Salvador and Nicaragua were approved for higher status by Sudamérica Rugby. Approved as a Sudamérica Rugby member was the Central American republic of El Salvador while Nicaragua obtained associate membership. The new status of both countries underlines the hard work being done …
Read More »Marcelo Rodríguez Voted in as new Sudamérica Rugby President
In the Sudamérica Rugby Annual General Assembly Latin America’s rugby governing body unveiled Marcelo Rodríguez as the organization’s new president. On Saturday July 02 in Buenos Aires the board held annual elections, including that of the presidency. The annual meeting confirmed the departure of Carlos Barbieri (pictured to the right). Replacing him …
Read More »Highlanders with All Blacks Stars to face Jaguares
The Highlanders are taking with them star players to Argentina. The 2015 Super Rugby champions will take-on Los Jaguares next Saturday in the penultimate round of the regular season. Coming off a win over the Southern Kings the Highlanders are taking their full arsenal to Buenos Aires. A number of …
Read More »Blues get revenge on the Rock
The Ontario Blues got back on the winning track as they defeated the Atlantic Rock 24-13 at Swilers Rugby Park on Saturday. Aside from avenging their upset loss in Burlington last month, the victory puts Ontario back in the title picture for what looks to be the closest field in …
Read More »PRO Week 12 – San Francisco vs Sacramento
Two teams who came up short a week ago will meet in the battle of the basement dwellers at Boxer Stadium on Sunday. Sacramento are now firmly behind San Francisco and even a victory won’t lift them from the bottom, but it would be a good start. After a two-match …
Read More »Pro Week 12 – Ohio vs San Diego
San Diego returns from a week off to face new league leaders Ohio at Memorial Park in Obetz on Sunday. The Breakers have slipped to 4-4 and another loss will all but end any lingering title hopes. The Aviators, on the other hand, are flying high on the back of …
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