The NOLA Gold have confirmed the departure of star outside back Tristan Blewett ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. While he remains contracted to the Gold, the 23-year-old has opted to return to his native South Africa to complete his university studies. One of the league’s top try …
Read More »Men’s Eagles on track after Sydney Day One
Two wins from two on Day One have the Men’s Eagles on track for the Semi Finals at the Sydney Sevens. It was mixed emotions for other two Americas sides, with both Argentina and Canada coming through with one win and one loss. Ben Pinkelman and Stephen Tomasin each scored …
Read More »Canada Women start strong in Sydney
Canada are in pole position in Women’s Pool B at the end of the first day of the Sydney Sevens. The USA remain in contention for a Semi Final spot despite losing their opening match, while Brazil were defeated in both of their matches against their North American opponents. A …
Read More »MLR names referee pool for 2020 season
Major League Rugby has confirmed a senior panel of nine referees for the 2020 season. Included in the group are five of the 11 referees from 2019, one returnee from the inaugural 2018 season, and three newcomers to the panel. Scott Green is the most experienced man on the panel …
Read More »Gilgronis close MLR preseason with debut win
Austin celebrated their new life as the Gilgronis on Friday evening in winning fashion. The newly-renamed franchise closed out the books on the Major League Rugby preseason with a 69-0 result over the Austin Blacks. It was a debut double as the MLR side played at Bold Stadium for the …
Read More »More players identified as Selknam trains in secret
Chile Rugby’s entry into the new Súper Liga Americana de Rugby has been secretly training for two weeks, according to a social media post by the national union. In what is an increasingly bizarre episode, Selknam’s roster continues to be held from public viewing. External media sources have already confirmed …
Read More »Lamborn scores first try of Super Rugby season
Two North American internationals went head-to-head in the first match of the 2020 Super Rugby season earlier today. Tony Lamborn’s Blues were at home in Auckland but it was the visiting Chiefs, featuring Tyler Ardron, who took the spoils in an exciting derby between the two North Island sides. Lamborn …
Read More »Final squads for Sydney Sevens
The second stop of the Oceania leg on the World Sevens Series takes place in Sydney this weekend. As with Hamilton, both men and women will take part in a condensed two-day format. The tournament takes place at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta beginning Friday evening on the Americas. Live broadcasts …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview: Jaguares vs Lions
It is still January, yet the Super Rugby season is here. In the opening round of the season Los Jaguares take on the Lions at Velez Sarsfield. In 2019 the teams finished second and ninth respectively. Gonzalo Quesada has made an immediate change with Mayco Vivas, and Julián Montoya preferred to …
Read More »Guido Volpi moves from Ospreys to Doncaster
Argentine eightman Guido Volpi has joined Doncaster Knights of the RFU Championship. While the move is technically a loan from Ospreys, it’s expected that the 24-year-old will see out the rest of the season in England. His Guinness Pro 14 contract expires in June. An international at u18 level, Volpi …
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