Premier Rugby Sevens is all set for its first event in Memphis on Saturday. The one-day pilot launches what is hoped will develop into a professional sevens circuit in 2022. Noting pay scales equally applied to both men and women and a unique team approach, the organization has already received …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier Preview – Uruguay vs USA
The Americas region will award its first undecided qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 at the conclusion of Saturday’s match in Montevideo. Both Uruguay and the USA were part of the tournament in 2019 and the loser will remain firm favorites to advance in the next stage, but the …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier Preview – Chile vs Canada
It’s all to play for in Valparaíso on Saturday afternoon as Chile host Canada in the second match of their World Cup Qualifier series. The stakes are clear – the winner advances with two more opportunities to book their place in France, while the loser is resigned to missing out …
Read More »Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay jugarán en la ventana de noviembre.
Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay tienen agenda confirmada para el mes de noviembre, con destinos a Europa y a África. Los Pumas, que vienen de terminar sin puntos en el Rugby Championship, buscarán recomponer su imagen con tres partidos de alto nivel. Comenzarán en el Stade de France, en París, …
Read More »Jack Iscaro signs on for more with Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC have announced a contract extension of loosehead prop Jack Iscaro for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. This will be the fourth year for the local product with the club, having joined ahead of their inaugural exhibition campaign in 2019. A preseason injury suffered in 2020 saw …
Read More »San Diego signs Eagles international Will Hooley
Will Hooley is heading for his first experience in Major League Rugby. The USA Eagles international has signed on with the San Diego Legion on a two-year deal through the 2023 season, having spent the last eight years playing professionally in English Premiership and most recently the RFU Championship. Having …
Read More »Bahia Rugby – a primeira federação nova desde a fundação da CBRu
A Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) oficializou a vinculação da Federação de Rugby da Bahia, também conhecida como Bahia Rugby, que passa a fazer parte do quadro da entidade. É a sétima federação a se vincular à CBRu e a primeira da região Nordeste, fortalecendo a disseminação e desenvolvimento no …
Read More »Ben Foden joins cast of Dancing On Ice
It appears Ben Foden’s time with Rugby United New York has come to an end, at least for now. The former England star will bring his evasive skills to a different arena in the new year after signing on to join the cast of British television show Dancing On Ice. …
Read More »Kate Zackary named Premier 15s Player of the Month
Kate Zackary has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month. The US Eagles captain is co-captaining Exeter Chiefs in what is her second campaign with the team. Since dropping their season opener to Bristol, Exeter have won three straight including an upset road win over defending champions Harlequins. During …
Read More »Thretton Palamo signs on for another season with Old Glory
Thretton Palamo will run out for a third season with Old Glory DC. The 33-year-old has signed a one year extension, following fellow US Eagles Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz and Mike Dabulas in committing to the club through the 2022 Major League Rugby campaign. This past season saw the blockbusting center in …
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