Paul Lasike put in an impressive performance against Saracens. The USA Eagles mid-fielder came off the bench to score a double for the Harlequins. He crossed for tries in the 59th and 74th minutes, doing so as an impact player from the bench. Prior to Lasike entering the match, the …
Read More »Russia RWC 2027 – Host Model and Expansion to 24 teams
The RWC 2027 host will be named in May 2022. In that month the World Rugby Council will vote on the tournament hosts for both men’s Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2031. In addition, the governing body will also confirm the tournament hosts for the Women’s Rugby World Cups …
Read More »Old Christians impress in Week 1 of Uruguayo de Clubes
Reigning champions Old Christians Club impressed in week 1 of the 2020 Uruguayo de Clubes. The team were 61-5 winners over fellow Montevideo side, Ceibos. The match was one of five in the first round of any rugby in the Americas since March. Carrasco Polo also won by an impressive …
Read More »Joaquín Riera scores for Benetton in Pro 14 derby vs Zebre
Joaquín Riera was a try scorer for Benetton on Friday. The former Argentine 7’s player crossed in the second half in the Italian Pro 14 derby match vs Zebre. Zebre were 17-13 winners. Their win came after they had also led 10-3 at half-time. Tommaso Boni and Jimmy Tuivaiti scored …
Read More »High Performance Center is ready in Concepción
Chile’s central-south High Performance Center is ready in Concepción. The center is a combined effort between the Chile Rugby Federation and Sudamérica Rugby. The facilities in Concepción are to be one of four rugby High Performance Centers nationwide. The third largest Chilean urban area will provide the country with an …
Read More »Test Players feature as rugby resumes in Uruguayo de Clubes
Rugby is back in the Americas. The Uruguayo de Clubes starts today. The competition will featured eleven teams and having five matches per round. The start of the Uruguayo de Clubes marks the return of rugby after many months; matches were suspended throughout the Americas in March. Round one of the …
Read More »Aaron Mitchell commits to fourth season with Legion
Aaron Mitchell has committed to a fourth campaign with the San Diego Legion. The 24-year-old tighthead prop has followed second row Siaosi Mahoni in signing a one-year extension through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. In his three years with the Legion Mitchell has been patient, with 23 appearances but …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs Jonas Petrakopoulos from RUNY
Rugby ATL have snapped up free agent Jonas Petrakopoulos from Rugby United New York. A month shy of his 22nd birthday, the versatile front rower has signed a two-year deal that ties him to the ‘Snake Pit’ through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Petrakopoulos was a late addition to …
Read More »Dallas signs Argentine flanker Conrado Roura
The Dallas Jackals have signed Argentine flanker Conrado Roura for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives after suiting up for Ceibos in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby, where he was restricted to just one replacement appearance before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Known for his …
Read More »Free Jacks secure John Poland through 2023 season
John Poland has signed a two-year contract extension with the New England Free Jacks. With his existing contract running through 2021, the new deal ties the 23-year-old scrumhalf to the club through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from Munster ahead of their inaugural campaign, the Ireland u20 international …
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