Old Glory DC have confirmed a second preseason ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Following their first match against the Toronto Arrows on Friday, January 21, the team will play against the New England Free Jacks on Friday, January 28. Both games will be played at Old Glory’s …
Read More »Kane Thompson named Head Coach of NOLA Gold
The NOLA Gold have made a key personnel change ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Kane Thompson will step up to the Head Coach position effective immediately. He replaces Nate Osborne, who has been with the club since their inception. Thompson has been an Assistant Coach in addition …
Read More »JM Hernández, Gareth Rees among World Cup Drop-Goal Kings
Juan Martín Hernández and Gareth Rees are among the kings of drop-goals at Rugby World Cups. The Argentine and Canadian legends featured in a recent World Rugby produced video showing the top five exponents of drop-goals at Men’s Rugby World Cups. Hernández and Rees are in illustrious company. They join …
Read More »LA signs Waratahs front rower Andrew Tuala
The LA Giltinis have signed versatile front rower Andrew Tuala on a two-year deal through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from New Zealand, the 30-year-old has been a resident of Australia since 2013 and has been on the Waratahs roster for the past three years. At 275lbs (125kg), …
Read More »Joe Pietersen re-signs as Legion add preseason games
Joe Pietersen will return for a fifth season with the San Diego Legion. The 37-year-old flyhalf joins fellow South African Bjorn Basson in committing for the 2022 Major League Rugby campaign. Pietersen’s 2021 campaign was disrupted by injury limiting him to just 9 of 16 games. He maintained his position …
Read More »Martinez debuts in Wasps win while Creevy scores two for London Irish
Rodrigo Martínez made his debut for the Wasps today. The Argentine prop was a replacement for the Wasps in their home match against London Irish. The Wasps were 38-30 winners in a contest wherein Agustín Creevy scored two tries. The win was the fourth of the English Premiership season for …
Read More »Urdapilleta kicks Castres to late win over Perpignan
Castres defeated Perpignan 20-19 earlier today. The Top 14 match seemed like a test match. The visiting side claimed the late win with a penalty from Argentine Benjamín Urdapilleta. It was Urdapilleta’s 150th match for Castres. The former Pumas fly half landed a perfect 4/4 for Castres. In addition to …
Read More »Juan Ignacio Brex scores in Italian URC derby
Juan Ignacio Brex was a try-scorer in the latest round of the United Rugby Championship (URC). The center from Córdoba, Argentina touched down in a 39-14 Benetton victory over Zebre. Brex was one of three Argentines who started for Benetton. The others were props Ivan Nemer, and Thomas Gallo. All three …
Read More »Julián Montoya scores in Leicester Tigers away win over Bristol Bears
The Leicester Tigers unbeaten run continues. In the club’s final match of 2021, the Tigers were 28-26 winners over the Bristol Bears. Argentine captain Julián Montoya scored a second half try in the away winning effort. The Leicester Tigers were behind for the majority of the match but were able …
Read More »Dallas Jackals book preseason match with Houston SaberCats
The Dallas Jackals have uprights installed at their home pitch of Choctaw Stadium, and now they have a preseason game confirmed. It will be a road fixture against Texas neighbors Houston, with the SaberCats playing host at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday, January 22. Dallas were officially confirmed as an expansion …
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