Peñarol secured a hard-fought victory today over Os Cobras Brasil XV. The win gives Peñarol a 2-0 start to the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The Brazilian side presently has a 0-1 record. Peñarol started strongly. Center Felipe Arcos Pérez crossed for an early try. His fifth minute score …
Read More »Short-handed Utah hold on to beat Austin
The Utah Warriors got their season off to a winning start as they claimed a 30-28 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Saturday. It was an exceptional effort from the visitors, who did just enough to hold on to the win despite playing 30 minutes with only …
Read More »Houston celebrate season opening win over Seattle
The Houston SaberCats opened their MLR season with a win this evening. Houston defeated none other than the two-time Major League Rugby (MLR) champions the Seattle Seawolves. Houston were 30-24 winners in a tight contest. The early play was an indication of what was to come. Houston and Seattle battled-it-out …
Read More »ATL deal opening round defeat to Arrows
Rugby ATL reminded the Toronto Arrows that ‘The Snake Pit’ is still their home turf as they defeated last season’s East Conference leaders 21-14 at Lupo Family Field on Saturday. It was a match defined in large part by committed defense with neither side able to score any points at …
Read More »Impressive LA outclass New England in MLR Debut
The LA Giltinis impressed on their Major League Rugby debut. The West Coast side outclassed their visitors from the East Coast, the New England Free Jacks. LA were 42-27 winners at the Memorial Coliseum. The LA Giltinis had a dream start. Canadian winger DTH van der Merwe ran in two …
Read More »New York defeats San Diego in windy Vegas MLR opener
The first game of Major League Rugby’s return on Saturday after a year’s hiatus was unique to say the least. It was played at James Regional Sports Park in south Las Vegas, complete with lopsided uprights and a gale force wind unimpeded by any surrounding structures. Inebriated chalk lines provided …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Old Glory DC
Originally slated to open the season on Saturday, a COVID scare forced the match to be postponed but thankfully only by one day to Sunday. Old Glory DC will be wondering when the curse will wear off after having all three of their preseason games cancelled entirely. NOLA Gold fans …
Read More »SLAR 2021 – Selknam vs Olímpia Lions Preview
Selknam and the Olímpia Lions square-off on Sunday. They will do so in round two of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Selknam were 35-12 winners over Los Cafeteros Pro on Tuesday while the Olímpia Lions were beaten 40-11 by Peñarol. Selknam have named twelve starting Chileans and …
Read More »SLAR 2021 – Cafeteros Pro vs Jaguares XV Preview
Los Cafeteros Pro take-on Los Jaguares XV on Sunday. The match is a second round contest in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). It will be game two for the Colombian side and the first SLAR match of the year for the Argentines. Los Cafeteros Pro were beaten …
Read More »Georgia and Romania win Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Georgia and Romania were winners in today’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 qualifiers. They won their respective qualifiers against Russia and Spain. After three rounds Georgia and Romania are in first and second positions in the Rugby Europe Championship. Georiga are in top spot on 14 points. This is a …
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