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 …
Read More »SLAR 2021 – Cobras vs Peñarol Preview
History will be made on Sunday. Brazil will become the latest country to officially have a professional rugby team take to the field in a professional rugby competition. Os Cobras Brasil XV will take-on Peñarol in Santiago, Chile. The match is a second round fixture in the 2021 Súper Liga …
Read More »Record 11 North Americans set to play in Premier 15s match
A record 11 North American internationals have been named to play in Saturday’s Premier 15s contest between league-leaders Saracens and visiting Exeter at Copthall Stadium. The Chiefs are in fifth spot but are the hottest team in the competition with seven straight victories dating back to December. Kate Zackary will …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors travel to Austin on Saturday for an intriguing West Conference match-up. Riding high on their one-game winning streak are the Gilgronis. It should be noted that their stirring Texas Cup win over Houston a year ago broke a 22-game winless run that dated back to June 1, …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves
Two founding members of Major League Rugby will clash at the scenic AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. It’s been almost two years since their last meeting. Houston SaberCats fans will not recall the day with great pleasure as the Seattle Seawolves romped to a one-sided victory in the first ever …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
Rugby ATL plays host to the Toronto Arrows in more ways than one on Saturday. Border restrictions have seen the league’s only Canadian team pack their bags for Marietta, where they will camp out until the pandemic subsides or the season ends, whichever comes first. It’s a daunting task but …
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