The forecast is warm and sunny weather for Sunday’s match at Coney Island but the air will be thick with tension on top of the humidity. A loss for Rugby United New York would put them in a precarious position in the playoff race. In a slightly better position are …
Read More »Top 14 – Final Week Preview
The regular season of the Top 14 concludes on Saturday. With it being the final week of all matches are to be played simultaneously so as to give no team with any advantage in knowing what is required for them to make the play-off’s, qualify for the European Champions Cup …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Austin Elite
The first match of the penultimate weekend of the Major League Rugby regular season does not have any playoff implications but that does not make it any less compelling. An all-Texas derby at the new home of the Houston SaberCats – the AVEVA Stadium – sees Austin Elite desperate to …
Read More »DTH van der Merwe starts for Glasgow in Pro 14 Final
DTH van der Merwe will start for Glasgow Warriors against Leinster in the Guinness Pro 14 Final on Saturday. The Canadian winger continues his comeback from shoulder surgery, having made a surprise early return in last weekend’s Semi Final victory over Ulster. Playing in a Guinness Pro Championship final is …
Read More »Canada set for final leg of Sevens Series
Canada has confirmed its final roster for the London Sevens, the penultimate event of the 2018-19 HSBC Series with only Paris yet to come. The two-day Twickenham tournament begins early Saturday morning for Canadian viewers. Taking over the reigns as interim coach is Henry Paul, who assumes direction of the …
Read More »Ardron In Engine Room Against Reds
Tyler Ardron has been named to start in the engine room for the Chiefs against the Reds on Friday. The Canadian moves from N8 to the second-row in what is to be the team’s final home match of the regular season. For the match Head Coach Colin Cooper has made …
Read More »Rugby ATL makes first batch of signings
Incoming expansion side Rugby ATL has secured their first group of players for the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign. A signing ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon for a number of players with another two currently out on loan for the remainder of the 2019 season. As expected the team …
Read More »Canada and USA training together ahead of Super Series
Canada and the USA are currently in the midst of a unique training camp to prepare the two sides for the upcoming Women’s Super Series. The top 40 Canadian players are at Guelph University for the intense 10-day session with 27 players representing the USA. Sandro Fiorino is using the …
Read More »MLR Full Match – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats traveled to Gold Stadium in Marrero for the second time this season after their new home at AVEVA Stadium was deemed not ready for action. With the Gold pressing for first overall heading into the match, the SaberCats entered as heavy underdogs under interim coach Paul Emerick. …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Utah Warriors vs San Diego Legion
The Utah Warriors played host to the San Diego Legion on Saturday afternoon. A strong crowd at Zions Bank Stadium were treated to an entertaining match with the result in doubt until the final play. San Diego were absent several players including captain Joe Pietersen, with Tai Enosa starting at …
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