Mike Friday has unveiled his final Men’s Eagles roster for the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a full strength group of 12 at his disposal with two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker and star playmaker Folau Niua both recovering from serious injuries in time to make the trip. Baker …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby United New York
Rugby United New York can take another step towards an Eastern Conference Semi Final if they can earn a win over New England on Saturday. The match also serves as a farewell to Union Point Stadium as the Free Jacks are set for a move to Quincy for their last …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Seattle Seawolves
San Diego’s return to Torero Stadium was short-lived, and it’s back to Chula Vista for the Legion as they play host to the Seawolves in the first of four matches scheduled over the weekend. The visitors were winners in their May meeting at Starfire Stadium with gives Seattle a 4-3 …
Read More »July Tests: Canada – Uncapped Player Profiles
The start of Canada’s new World Cup cycle has come a year later than anticipated and time is now short to get new faces acquainted with test rugby in time for September’s all-important Americas Qualifiers. Kingsley Jones might have opted for less experimentation on this UK Tour given the standard …
Read More »Colombia match cancelled, Chile advance in RWC qualifiers
Chile have advanced in Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Los Cóndores were set to play host to Colombia on Saturday. That match will no longer be played due to three positive COVID-19 cases within the Tucanes squad. The outcome for the respective teams is different. On the one hand, Chile …
Read More »Argentina Sevens roster for Tokyo Olympics
Argentina’s Rugby Sevens roster has been finalized ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora will have a twelve-man playing roster for the tournament. The roster will also contain two traveling reserves. Los Pumas 7´s will compete in pool play against Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. …
Read More »Test Match Preview – England vs USA
After no activity in 2020 the USA Eagles are ready to fly again. The USA play on the special date of the 4th of July against England. The Sunday fixture will be the first test match for the Eagles since RWC 2019. It comes with eyes firmly looking at RWC …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Wales vs Canada
The wait is over. Canada finally returns to the international arena on Saturday. It is not only the pandemic that has postponed and cancelled test matches – Canada’s scheduled RWC 2019 match against Namibia was called off due to the impact of Typhoon Hagibis. The visit to Cardiff marks Canada’s …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Romania vs Argentina
Argentina face Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The test match is the first for Los Pumas in 2021 and the first visit to Romania in 29 years. The countries have a long history; they first played each other in 1973. Yet, the number of test matches is small at eight. …
Read More »Battle lines drawn for North American RWC 2023 Qualifiers
The battle lines have been drawn for the North American RWC 2023 qualifiers. The dates and venues for the two-match series between Canada and the USA are now official. Canada will host the first match on September 04 and the USA will host game two on September 11. The series …
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