London Irish have agreed a partnership with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The deal sees the Exiles kit, matchday programs, website, and more sporting a Visit Cayman logo moving forward. Located in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a British territory and will hope the new advertisements will attract …
Read More »San Diego taps Eddie Jones for consultancy role
The San Diego Legion have employed one of the world’s leading coaches in a consultancy role for the upcoming season. England’s supremo Eddie Jones will provide advice from afar for newly-appointed coaching duo Scott Murray and Zack Test. The former assistants were promoted to co-lead roles after the departure of …
Read More »Urdapilleta scores 16 points in win over Agen
Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 16 points in Castres’ win over Agen on Saturday. The Tarns were 26-22 away winners in the French south-western derby. The Argentine fly half lands four penalties and two conversions. Urdapilleta had a new teammate from the Americas. Canadian captain Tyler Ardron started in the second-row. In …
Read More »Imhoff opens Top 14 season with gift try vs Lyon
Juan Imhoff opened the new Top 14 season with a gift try against Lyon. The primmer Argentine winger touched down following a fumble from Noa Nakaitaci. The score was the first of three Racing 92 tries of the match. Racing 92 were 27-23 winners. Imhoff joined Racing 92 in 2011 …
Read More »Landajo darts over for Harlequins
Martín Landajo darted over to score for the Harlequins on Saturday. He scored a second half try in the team’s 41-27 home feat against Bath. He was joined by fellow former Puma Santiago García Botta who also featured from the bench. The USA was also represented with Paul Lasike also …
Read More »MacGinty stars as Sale Sharks down Leicester Tigers
AJ MacGinty impressed for the Sale Sharks on Saturday. His English Premiership side were 40-31 winners away over the Leicester Tigers. The USA Eagles fly half scored 19 points. They came in the form of four conversions, two penalties and a try. MacGinty has been in rampant form for the …
Read More »New Zealand name roster for Rugby Championship
New Zealand has named its roster for the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks roster is exclusively made-up of New Zealand based players. The Japanese-based Brodie Retallick is one instance of an elite player excluded from considerations. The All Blacks are now captained by Sam Cane. The Chiefs flanker replaces Kieran …
Read More »Creevy scores in away loss to Gloucester
Agustín Creevy scored a first half try on Saturday. He did so in what was a 36-23 away loss to Gloucester. The teams met in a round 18 clash of the 2019-2020 English Premiership season. The result sees Gloucester in 7th and London Irish in 9th place. Creevy’s try was …
Read More »Winning Top 14 debut for Tyler Ardron
Tyler Ardron was a winner in his Top 14 debut. His new club, Castres were 26-22 away winners over Agen. The match was a Week 1 fixture in the 2020-2021 season. In debuting in the Top 14 Ardron extends his footprint into further elite professional rugby. From 2013-2017 he played …
Read More »Old Glory signs Scottish tighthead Steven Longwell
Old Glory DC have looked to solve their scrummaging problems with the addition of Scottish tighthead prop Steven Longwell for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old arrives from Italy where he has been playing professionally for Verona in the Serie A. Longwell has been a prominent figure in …
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