It’s been a long wait for San Diego fans, but the Legion will finally run out at the familiar confines of Torero Stadium on Sunday. The LA Giltinis will be their esteemed guests for what promises to be an absolute cracker in picture-perfect conditions. San Diego are fighting to keep …
Read More »San Diego sends Larsen and Comptat to Seattle, Furno departs
The Seattle Seawolves have acquired second row Victor Comptat and back row Travis Larsen from the San Diego Legion. Both players have arrived in Tukwila and are immediately available to their new club. Terms of the exchange have not been made public. It’s the fourth Major League Rugby side for …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Houston SaberCats
Rounding out Saturday’s action is the second half of the double-header at The Snake Pit. Rugby ATL will roll out the red carpet for the Houston SaberCats for a late-season first as the two sides have never before squared off, the 2020 campaign being cut short two months before their …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Part one of a double header at Lupo Family Field on Saturday sees the Toronto Arrows tabbed as hosts against NOLA Gold. The two are entering in very different places with the former out of the playoff race and the latter desperate for a win to stay in it. Toronto …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Two sides closing in on Semi Final spots will clash in the first of five Major League Rugby games this weekend. After a brief stop in Queens, it’s back to Jersey City for Rugby United New York with the Utah Warriors making their way east from Salt Lake. This is …
Read More »Four more join up with Arrows for end of season
Make it seven reinforcements for the Toronto Arrows as they prepare for the final month of their 2021 campaign. Veteran prop Rob Brouwer has joined the team south of the border and there are three newcomers announced today – French prop Alexandre Janlin, Canadian lock Hank Stevenson, and Irish back …
Read More »Uruguay u20s earn respect in loss against South Africa u20s
Uruguay earned respect today against South Africa. The countries met in a u20s match; it was a round one contest in the Under-20 International Series. Argentina downed Georgia earlier on in the day in the tournament’s first match. South Africa u20s were 29-10 winners over Uruguay u20s. The home side …
Read More »Argentina u20s romp past Georgia u20s in Stellenbosch
Argentina claimed a massive win over Georgia this morning in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Los Pumitas were 82-10 winners over Georgia in game one of the Under-20 International Series. Argentina’s u20s scored twelve tries, eleven more than Georgia. Replacement hooker Bautista Bernasconi claimed a hat-trick while Iñaki Delguy and Ramiro Waisberg …
Read More »Brendan Rams and Phil Hanson return to Austin
The Austin Gilgronis have added two front rowers to their roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Both are names familiar to Austin fans – Brendan Rams and Phil Hansen. Rams played 14 games for Austin between the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He had initially re-signed with …
Read More »Women’s Eagles name star-studded roster for Tokyo
Women’s Eagles coach Chris Brown has named a star-studded roster to represent the USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Abby Gustaitis and Kris Thomas will act as co-captains for the side that looks capable of challenging for a medal at the games that begin on July 29. Alev Kelter and Lauren …
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