Brazil have been crowned champions of the 2019 Forúm Sudamérica Sevens. The competition was a regional event to serve as a warm-up ahead of Lima 2019, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers. Played in Asunción, Paraguay As Yaras eased through the competition, winning all of their matches to continue to be …
Read More »Súper Liga Sudamericana To Begin in March 2020
The Súper Liga Sudamericana is to start in March 2020, Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed. It comes despite earlier reports having noted that the South American Professional league would begin in 2021. In an official announcement from Sudamérica Rugby today it has been confirmed that the competition will be known as …
Read More »Warriors too strong for Elite in Herriman
The Utah Warriors picked up their long-awaited second win of the season as they defeated Austin Elite 35-19 at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening. Two tries from Tongan winger Fetu’u Vainikolo led the way with Utah’s powerful ball carriers proving too much for Austin to handle. Vainikolo’s first try …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 14 Preview
Week 14 of Major League Rugby (MLR) will be a busy one for South American players. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay are all to have players taking to the fields. This is the case despite NOLA Gold having a bye. Opening week 14 will be a Friday clash between the …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Austin Elite
The playoffs are out of reach for both the Utah Warriors and Austin Elite, but there is still plenty to play for in the closing weeks of the season. Pride being one, future employment could well be another. It’s been a frustrating season for both sides and for those in …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Rugby United New York played host to the Utah Warriors on Saturday. The home side was desperate to win with every point now essential in the race towards the playoffs. Utah were still looking for their second win of the season having lost six straight since the draw with Glendale …
Read More »New York survive close call against Utah
Rugby United New York were pushed to the edge by the Utah Warriors but in the end came away with a bonus point 24-22 victory at MCU Park on Saturday evening. Three tries from the electric Warriors backline kept them close only to see New York’s forwards take charge in …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 13 Preview
Week 13 is to be a busy round for (Major League Rugby (MLR) with four league matches. The fixtures are to be a two-two split over Saturday and Sunday with the Austin Elite having a bye. The opening fixture will be the San Diego Legion vs the Glendale Raptors. The …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Rugby United New York suffered just their second loss of the season and first ever at MCU Park last weekend. They’ll be looking to redeem themselves in front of the home faithful on Saturday evening when they host the Utah Warriors. Of note is that the evening is being dubbed …
Read More »Liga Sudamericana facing 2021 Start
South America’s professional league, the Liga Sudamericana de Rugby is facing a 2021 start. The competition had been planned to begin in 2020 but is now being pushed-back to begin in 2021 writes Ignacio Chans. While details have not yet been finalized it is noted that the league is to …
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