Week 26 of the Top 14 is the final round of the regular season. For this very reason all seven matches are to be played simultaneously. It is to ensure that no team goes into their match knowing the mathematical requirements they face. Only two clubs know their fate – …
Read More »Austin outpace New Orleans in Round Rock
Austin Elite celebrated their first official Major League Rugby home game on Thursday evening with their first win, not just in the regular season but as a franchise. A confident New Orleans side were left grasping for air as the home side pulled away in the final quarter to seal …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 22 Preview
The regular season of the English Premiership comes to a close on Saturday. Week 22 will be played with London Irish already confirmed as the bottom side. The Exiles have been relegated back to the second division for next season. With it being the final round all six matches are …
Read More »Jaguares Make Further History in New Zealand
Los Jaguares have made further history in New Zealand. In this morning’s Super Rugby clash in Rotorua the Argentine franchise defeated the 2012 and 2013 champions, the Chiefs 23-19. Following on from wins against the Melbourne Rebels, Brumbies and Blues Los Jaguares now return home to Argentina on a four …
Read More »Match Officials confirmed for Rugby World Cup Sevens
World Rugby has confirmed 19 match officials to take control of the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. A total of 84 matches will be played during the three-day even that kicks off on July 20. Included on the men’s tournament panel are two referees from the Americas. …
Read More »Match Preview – Paraguay vs Argentina XV
Paraguay welcome the Argentina XV to the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty on Saturday. The teams are to contest an opening round fixture of the inaugural Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. The Sudamérica 6 Naciones A is not only a rebranding of the South American A Championship, it is also a restructuring. The …
Read More »Match Preview – Ontario Arrows vs Boston Mystics
After a furious ice storm scuttled their original plans, the Ontario Arrows will at last have their highly anticipated home opener on Saturday afternoon when they host the Boston Mystics. The weather has proved exceedingly turbulent once again ruling out use of the main York Lions Stadium pitch, but with …
Read More »Super League returns to Eastern Canada
Almost a decade after the demise of the Rugby Canada Super League, a new initiative in Eastern Canada will see a similar competition begin this spring including six teams from Ontario to Newfoundland. The Eastern Canadian Super League will feature two divisions – Central and Atlantic – with three teams …
Read More »Venues and Kickoff Times for South American 6 Nations
Venues and kickoff times for the new Sudamérica 6 Naciones ‘A’ competition have now been confirmed. The tournament takes place over the next three weekends with the first round’s fixtures all on Saturday. A total of six venues will host games during the competition, with each nation nominating one location. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Elite vs New Orleans Gold
It’s a short turnaround for Austin Elite as they host the New Orleans Gold at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex to kick off Round 3 of the Major League Rugby regular season. After battling to a 50-38 defeat against Houston on Saturday the Elite will have to front up against a …
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