In a match played in large part under torrential rain, Canada defeated the USA 19-0 to take the first leg of the Women’s Can-Am Series in San Diego. A pair of tries scored just before half-time and immediately after put the game away for the visitors as the home side …
Read More »Five more extend with Rugby United New York
Rugby United New York have confirmed contract extensions for five returning players. Loosehead prop Anthony Parry, hooker Mike Brown, second row Matt Wirken, scrumhalf Marcus Walsh, and flyhalf Harry Bennett will suit up for the 2019 Semi Finalists in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Parry joined the team after …
Read More »DC signs Canada center Doug Fraser from Austin
Old Glory DC have signed Canadian international Doug Fraser for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old heads to the east coast from Austin, Texas, where he suited up with the Elite (now Herd) in 2019. It’s the 20th signing confirmed by the expansion side for their inaugural regular …
Read More »Los Pumas name roster for Cape Town and Dubai 7s
Los Pumas 7’s Head Coach Santiago Goméz Cora has named Argentina’s roster for the upcoming Cape Town and Dubai Sevens tournaments. The two competitions are to be the first and second legs of the 2019-2020 World Sevens circuit. The announcement comes a day before the eagerly awaited Jaguares roster for …
Read More »Toulon sign Pumas winger Ramiro Moyano
Toulon have confirmed the signing of Pumas winger Ramiro Moyano. The speedster from Tucumán will arrive at the French Top 14 over the coming days to begin a contract which lasts until the completion of the 2019-2020 season. In signing for Toulon Moyano will not play Super Rugby for Los …
Read More »George Barton re-signs with Seattle Seawolves
George Barton will be back for a third season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 22-year-old Canadian international has signed on for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, the 17th player to be confirmed by the two-time defending champions. After playing a limited role in 2018, Barton stepped up in a …
Read More »Match Preview – Brazil vs Barbarians
Wednesday evening will be another historic first for Brazil they host the Barbarians in São Paulo. It’s an especially meaningful occasion for the invitational side who have never before played in South America. The match will take place at the spiritual home of the Tupis, the Estádio do Morumbi, and …
Read More »Ramiro Moyano is the 6th name to leave Jaguares
Ramiro Moyano will not be playing Super Rugby in 2020. As such he is the 6th name to leave Los Jaguares ahead of the new campaign. His departure closely follows that of Enrique Pieretto to the Exeter Chiefs. The destination of Moyano is close to being confirmed. Sources have indicated …
Read More »Utah confirm Seven Returnees and Two Recruits
After a barrage of new signings, the Utah Warriors have confirmed seven returning forwards for the 2020 Major League Rugby season and two additional recruits from the college ranks. USA internationals John Cullen and Matt Jensen headline the announcement, with dynamic flanker Lance Williams also set to continue at Zions …
Read More »Can-Am Preview – USA vs Canada
The USA will host Canada in the first of two games between the two North American rivals in Chula Vista on Wednesday afternoon. It’s the second time this year that they have faced off, the first a 20-18 upset win for the Women’s Eagles at the same venue during the …
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