It was no easy victory for the San Diego Legion at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening. A determined Utah Warriors side gave the Major League Rugby table-toppers plenty to think about but ultimately came up short in a 31-21 battle that all but clinched San Diego’s spot in the …
Read More »Seawolves conquer Raptors in Glendale shootout
The unbeaten record held by the Glendale Raptors at Infinity Park is no longer. In a blazing shootout that saw 13 tries between the two sides, the Seattle Seawolves took the spoils in a 53-36 result that casts major doubt over Glendale’s ability to make the playoffs. It didn’t take …
Read More »SaberCats stun Gold in New Orleans
The Houston SaberCats scored a major upset over the NOLA Gold on Saturday, taking 27-20 win over one of the top teams in Major League Rugby on their home turf. It was the first victory for the SaberCats since the recent coaching shake-up that saw Paul Emerick take over from …
Read More »Colombia humble Paraguay in massive statement win
Colombia made a massive statement in Medellín today in humbling Paraguay 43-13. The record-breaking victory was the second by Los Tucanes over Los Yákares and comes seven months after the historic 44-29 win in the Americas Rugby Challenge. Colombia’s home win today was hard fought. It saw Los Tucanes converting …
Read More »Uruguay XV out-perform South American Champions
The Uruguay XV outperformed the South American champions this afternoon, winning 38-19 in Osasco, Greater São Paulo. The victory over Brazil sees the Uruguay XV well positioned with a 2-0 record in the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. While the final score favors the Uruguay XV it was Brazil who dominated …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Austin Elite
These are desperate times for both teams taking the field at MCU Park on Sunday, each for a different reason. Rugby United New York saw their playoff hopes dip in defeat to Seattle last weekend and need a win to stay alive. Austin Elite, meanwhile, have lost 15 straight and …
Read More »Argentina XV thrash Chile in Tucumán
The Argentina XV thrashed Chile in their Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ match at Tucumán on Saturday, the final score reading 55-3 in favor of the home side. Chile simply was no match for the well-drilled and vastly superior Argentines who had their way from start to finish. It took just …
Read More »Houston adds Darren Morris to coaching staff
The Houston SaberCats have moved to add former Wales prop Darren Morris to their coaching staff with immediate effect. A long-time professional player and member of the 2001 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, Morris will act as forwards coach under interim head coach Paul Emerick, filling a gap …
Read More »Injection of Bustos Moyano Sees Bayonne Shock Oyonnax To Reach Pro D2 Final
The second half injection of Martín Bustos Moyano sees Bayonne shock Oyonnax to reach this year’s Pro D2 Final. Bayonne came back from a 27-9 half-time deficit to complete a 38-34 victory in their away Pro D2 Semi Final today. The former Puma entered the match in the 59th minute …
Read More »Major League Rugby confirms playoff format, Final on CBS
Major League Rugby has confirmed the format for the upcoming Championship Series. While the structure and date of the final match has been informally public for some time, the venues and kickoff times have been, until now, under wraps. Initially both scheduled for Saturday, June 8, the two Semi Finals …
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