South Africa recovered from a 19-point first half deficit to defeat Fiji in the Cup Final of the Los Angeles Sevens. It was a match that will go down as an instant classic on the World Sevens Series, the Blitzboks finally getting the win thanks to a Sakoyisa Makata try …
Read More »RUNY spoils SaberCats comeback in windy Houston
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. The opening arm wrestle went in favor of New York. …
Read More »Arrows recover to earn bonus point win over ATL
The Toronto Arrows came away with a hard-earned 28-18 win over Rugby ATL at Lupo Field on Sunday afternoon. ATL were in the lead at halftime but the Canadian side pulled away in the final quarter of a highly physical encounter. Much of the early territory and possession favored the …
Read More »Eagles into LA Quarters Finals, Isles and Baker hit 200
The USA have qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals of the Los Angeles Sevens, the only one of three Americas entries to do so. Canada and Argentina with both play in the consolation 9th place bracket after winning once each on Day One. It was two from three for the …
Read More »SR Highlights: Bulls vs Jaguares
Earlier today Los Jaguares were convincing winners. The Argentine Super Rugby side defeated the Bulls in an away fixture in Pretoria. The match was game two of a three match tour of South Africa. The team will compete away to the Sharks in their next match. Click here to access …
Read More »Galarza and Bayonne topple Toulouse
Mariano Galarza started for Bayonne today in the club’s home win over Toulouse. The upset result underlines the unpredictability of the French domestic league. After seventeen rounds of the 2019-2020 Top 14 season, Toulouse are in 7th position. Bayonne’s win today sees the club up to 9th, but this may …
Read More »Jaguares complete road win over Bulls
Los Jaguares completed an away bonus point win over the Bulls this afternoon in Pretoria. The 39-24 victory was by six tries to three. Los Jaguares started the match with perfection. In their first attack, fullback Santiago Carreras broke free and put Emiliano Boffelli over in the left corner. Fly …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Rugby United New York
Houston welcomes another East Coast team to AVEVA Stadium on Sunday when Rugby United New York arrive to close out the fourth week of the new Major League Rugby season. The SaberCats didn’t have the goods against Old Glory DC last Saturday and will need to up their game against …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
It’s ‘Superhero Day’ at Lupo Family Field and Rugby ATL will need a commensurate effort to topple the unbeaten Toronto Arrows on Sunday afternoon. ATL suffered their first defeat last weekend to Rugby United New York and the Arrows are another step up, their most recent effort a dominant road …
Read More »SLAR Preseason Highlights: Ceibos vs Palermo & Córdoba
Los Ceibos completed two victories in their SLAR preseason matches on Friday. Played in Córdoba, the second Argentine professional team took on Palermo Bajo and Córdoba Athletic in two 40 minute ruby matches. In the first match, Los Ceibos took on Palermo Bajo and were 42-7 winners. Fullback Juan Bautista Daireaux …
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