It will be an all-new coaching staff for the Austin Gilgronis in 2021. On Thursday evening the club unveiled Super Rugby veterans Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. Harris, 40, arrives from Japan where he has been coaching for the past 7 years, first …
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Reports out of England are clear: England will not bid for RWC 2027, though the RWC 2015 hosts are focused on hosting the RWC again at the subsequent RWC in 2031. An RFU (England Rugby) spokesperson pointed out that England has no plans to place a bid for RWC 2027. …
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The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …
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A strong Australian bid to host RWC 2027 is expected. The hosts of RWC 2003 and co-hosts of RWC 1987 are seeking to stage the event in seven years time. Their bid comes with Rugby Australia in financial crisis following events prior to and because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rugby …
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One of the world’s iconic sporting markets will finally have a professional rugby team next season. It’s been some time coming, and it’s fair to say the unveiling of the Major League Rugby expansion side’s brand has created quite a stir. Reactions to the LA Giltinis name and logo have been …
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World Rugby has confirmed the qualification model for Rugby World Cup 2023. The France-hosted tournament will be a 20-team competition, operating on the same model as that of Japan 2019. As was the case in RWC 2019, RWC 2023 has eight qualifying slots. The eight successful teams will join the …
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The LA Giltinis are eyeing a number of Australian players to bolster their squad for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign in 2021. Having already secured Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles as coaches, Georgina Robinson of the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Wallaby caps Tom Robertson, Joe Powell, and Jack …
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The damaging effects of COVID-19 have placed grave doubt on the ability for the 2020 Rugby Championship to be played. The tournament is scheduled to begin in August, though there is no hope of that possibility being realized. Measures from all four countries mean travel is complicated. Examples include a …
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The new expansion franchise set to kick off in Los Angeles for the 2021 Major League Rugby season has unveiled their team name, logo, and primary coaching staff. It’s a team that comes with a twist – the LA Giltinis follows in the footsteps of the Austin Gilgronis in naming …
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Argentina will not bid to host RWC 2027. During his campaigning for the World Rugby Chairman position Agustín Pichot told The Daily Telegraph of the decision. The Former Pumas captain provided reasons as to why Argentina would not bid for RWC 2027. They are logical, albeit there are more factors at play. …
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