The inaugural Premier Rugby Sevens tournament saw 18 matches completed on Saturday in Memphis, with two teams crowned champions. Experts captured the Men’s title with Loonies taking the Women’s draw. USA Eagles stars Perry Baker and Alev Kelter were the respective winning captains. Experts proved a class apart in their …
Read More »RWC 2023 to be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup without Canada
Rugby World Cup 2023 is to be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup without Canada. The North Americans competed at every RWC from 1987-2019. They missed out on the opportunity of qualifying for RWC 2023 after losing on aggregate to the USA in the North American finals and subsequently losing …
Read More »Chile soar to historic win over Canada
Chile produced the biggest win of their history on Saturday as they defeated Canada 33-24 at Estadio Elías Figueroa. The result sees the Cóndores advancing to the Americas 2 Qualifer series for the first time with an aggregate score of 54-46. Meanwhile for the first time in Rugby World Cup …
Read More »LA fullback Glenn Bryce announces retirement
LA Giltinis fullback Glenn Bryce has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30. The Scotland Sevens international departs after one season of Major League Rugby. In a statement posted on social media, Bryce did not clarify his next endeavour: “Every player has this day to hang up …
Read More »Premier 7s ready to rock Memphis
Premier Rugby Sevens is all set for its first event in Memphis on Saturday. The one-day pilot launches what is hoped will develop into a professional sevens circuit in 2022. Noting pay scales equally applied to both men and women and a unique team approach, the organization has already received …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier Preview – Chile vs Canada
It’s all to play for in Valparaíso on Saturday afternoon as Chile host Canada in the second match of their World Cup Qualifier series. The stakes are clear – the winner advances with two more opportunities to book their place in France, while the loser is resigned to missing out …
Read More »Jack Iscaro signs on for more with Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC have announced a contract extension of loosehead prop Jack Iscaro for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. This will be the fourth year for the local product with the club, having joined ahead of their inaugural exhibition campaign in 2019. A preseason injury suffered in 2020 saw …
Read More »San Diego signs Eagles international Will Hooley
Will Hooley is heading for his first experience in Major League Rugby. The USA Eagles international has signed on with the San Diego Legion on a two-year deal through the 2023 season, having spent the last eight years playing professionally in English Premiership and most recently the RFU Championship. Having …
Read More »Ben Foden joins cast of Dancing On Ice
It appears Ben Foden’s time with Rugby United New York has come to an end, at least for now. The former England star will bring his evasive skills to a different arena in the new year after signing on to join the cast of British television show Dancing On Ice. …
Read More »Kate Zackary named Premier 15s Player of the Month
Kate Zackary has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month. The US Eagles captain is co-captaining Exeter Chiefs in what is her second campaign with the team. Since dropping their season opener to Bristol, Exeter have won three straight including an upset road win over defending champions Harlequins. During …
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