Three Canadian internationals have been named in the Saracens lineup for Sunday’s Premier 15s Final against Harlequins. Sophie de Goede, Emma Taylor, and Alysha Corrigan reprise their roles from the victorious Semi Final win over Loughborough. de Goede earned Player of the Match honors last weekend and will pack down …
Read More »AJ Alatimu joins three ex-MLR players in Manu Samoa squad
Seattle Seawolves flyhalf AJ Alatimu has been named in the Manu Samoa squad for the upcoming mid-year internationals. Samoa have scheduled four matches – two warm-ups against the New Zealand Māori on June 26 and July 3, followed by World Cup qualifiers against Tonga on July 10 and July 17. …
Read More »New schedule unveiled for 2022 World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed a new match schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup 2021, which will now kick off in October 2022. The revised schedule sees all matches moving to Saturday or Sunday fixtures, guaranteeing a minimum of five days rest. Two teams from the Americas have qualified to …
Read More »Eagles squad: Surprise inclusions and Notable omissions
At long last we have a new Eagles squad to assess. It’s been a long 19 months since they last convened in Japan. As with any first selection of a ‘new’ World Cup cycle there are several new names – 13 to be exact. The difference this time is that …
Read More »Chile roster for RWC 2023 qualifiers
Chile’s roster for the upcoming RWC 2023 qualifiers has been confirmed. Los Cóndores will face Colombia in a must-win match on Saturday, July 03. The winner will advance to the South American finals. They will do so alongside the winner of Brazil vs Paraguay to play in a Tri Nations …
Read More »Mont de Marsan sign Lucas Mensa from Valence Romans
Mont de Marsan have signed Lucas Mensa on a two year deal. The move sees the Argentine mid-fielder trading one Pro D2 club for another; Mensa joins Mont de Marsan from Valence Romans Drôme Rugby (VRDR). His departure follows that of fellow Argentine back Segundo Tuculet. He has left Valence …
Read More »Yaras lança nova identidade visual com manifesto
A seleção brasileira feminina de rugby tem uma nova identidade visual, idealizada por um movimento independente criado pelas próprias atletas. O símbolo vai para o novo uniforme oficial e resgata a origem do nome de batismo Yaras, escolhido também de maneira autônoma pelo grupo e que reflete o espírito guerreiro …
Read More »Three-game suspension for Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz
Old Glory DC will be without Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz for the next three games. Their star ball carrier has been handed a three-game suspension after receiving a red card near the end of Saturday’s game against the Houston SaberCats. Referee Mike Lash sent Fa’anana-Schultz from the field for a dangerous tackle …
Read More »Former ATL quartet signs for NARL side Atlanta Rhinos
Four players previously on the books for Rugby ATL have signed with the local rugby league outfit. The Atlanta Rhinos have snapped up Harry Higgins, Frederick Henry-Ajudua, Maciu Koroi, and John Scotti for their first season in a new professional competition, the North American Rugby League (NARL). Higgins, born and …
Read More »Seawolves lock in Allen Clarke as permanent Head Coach
The Seattle Seawolves have a new Head Coach – again. Allen Clarke will take over the job in a permanent capacity effective immediately. He had previously joined the team on loan from the Dallas Jackals but a financial agreement has now secured his release from the would-be expansion side. Clarke …
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