Rugby ATL and the LA Giltinis met for the first time ever this evening. The MLR match was an instant hit as the teams played out a highly competitive match at Lupo Family Field in Marietta, Georgia. No points were scored in the opening quarter. The teams used the width …
Read More »Netherlands defeat Belgium to advance in RWC 2023 Qualifiers
The Netherlands defeated Belgium today to advance in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. The 23-21 victory was a rollercoaster ride. The win came via a penalty from center David Weersma with four minutes remaining. In defeating Belgium, the Netherlands have secured a place in the 2021 Rugby Europe Championship. They join …
Read More »Free Jacks edge Arrows in sloppy conditions
The New England Free Jacks took a 14-12 results over the visiting Toronto Arrows 14-12 at Union Point Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Played in wet and windy conditions, both sides took a tactical approach and continuity suffered as a result. A feeling-out process ended at the 9 minute mark when …
Read More »San Diego power past Houston
The San Diego Legion powered past the Houston SaberCats. The Californian side were 39-11 winners at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista. The win boosts the Legion’s 2021 season. Houston are now in danger of falling to bottom of the table. The match was competitive early on. The …
Read More »MLR Preview – Old Glory DC vs Rugby United New York
The final game of Week 11 is an Eastern Conference clash between Old Glory DC and Rugby United New York. It’s the second time they have met this season, the first a high-scoring affair in Jersey City won by New York. Leesburg provides the backdrop on Sunday as DC look …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Austin Gilgronis
The Utah Warriors welcome the Austin Gilgronis to Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening for a match that could well determine who goes to the postseason. Though there are still seven games to be played for each, they are currently in a dead heat for second spot in the Western …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs LA Giltinis
It’s another titanic clash for the Giltinis on Saturday as they head across the country to face Eastern Conference leaders Rugby ATL at The Snake Pit. LA’s last trip to the opposite coast did not end well. Can the Ratlers repeat New York’s heroics? Since that memorable match in New …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Houston SaberCats
The San Diego Legion will have a shot at redemption on Saturday afternoon as they host the SaberCats in Chula Vista. Houston were 34-32 winners when the two sides clashed at AVEVA Stadium in April. It was the first win for the Cats over the Legion in four attempts. Both …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Toronto Arrows
The New England Free Jacks welcome the Toronto Arrows to Union Point Stadium for the first time on Saturday. With seven weeks remaining in the regular season the two sides are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and it’s getting close to do-or-die for a shot at the playoffs. …
Read More »Argentina Confirm 32-man roster for July Internationals
Argentina has confirmed a 32-man roster for the July Internationals. New captain Julián Montoya will lead Los Pumas in two test matches against Wales in Cardiff. A third fixture is to also be added, likely against Romania in Bucharest. The roster is fully professional; many notable names have missed out …
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