Exeter Chiefs will play Saracens in the Premier 15s Final on June 3 after the two sides were victorious in their respective Semi Finals on Sunday. Several North American internationals played starring roles and will now square off in Worcester before joining up with Canada and the USA for the …
Read More »North Americans star in Premier 15s regular season finale
The final week of the Premier 15s regular season is now in the books, and North Americans again played a leading role. Several will now move on to next weekend’s Semi Finals with a favorable chance of reaching the June 3 Final at Sixways. Saracens celebrated a stunning 31-26 come-from-behind …
Read More »Danny Cipriani set for Major League Rugby move
Danny Cipriani is set to make a move to Major League Rugby for the 2023 season. The former England flyhalf and Premiership star has confirmed his departure from Bath, for “an opportunity overseas.” Multiple sources are now pointing to the USA, with LA mooted as a possible destination. One of …
Read More »Premier 15s returns with heavy North American presence
The Premier 15s returns after a two-month break with a full slate of five games on Saturday. There are two rounds remaining the regular season and four teams are jostling for three playoff spots still to be determined. Wasps are on the outside looking in, 5 points back of 4th-place …
Read More »New York signs former New Zealand 7s forward Antonio Kiri Kiri
Rugby New York have announced the signing of Antonio Kiri Kiri for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old New Zealander arrives from a four-year stint in England, having previously represented his country in four events on the World Sevens Series. Kiri Kiri made his senior …
Read More »Eagles inspire Exeter Chiefs to Allianz Cup title
Exeter Chiefs have claimed their first ever women’s title as they thrashed Harlequins 57-12 on Saturday to lift the Allianz Cup. Five USA Eagles featured for the winners, four of them starters, with four Canadian internationals featuring as replacements. Co-captain Kate Zackary led by example with two tries, a mark …
Read More »Mateo Carreras signs Newcastle Falcons extension
Argentina winger Mateo Carreras has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle Falcons. The new deal keeps him at Kingston Park until at least 2024. He is currently completing his second season with the club after initially joining in December 2020. Carreras has now featured in 13 games for the …
Read More »Ben Foden confirms retirement from professional rugby
Ben Foden will not be making a return to Major League Rugby. The former England international announced his retirement from professional rugby effective immediately. A statement posted on social media reads, in part: “So after lots of deliberation I’ve decided to finally hang up my playing boots from professional rugby. …
Read More »Santiago Grondona signs Exeter extension
Argentine international Santiago Grondona has re-signed with Exeter Chiefs. The club has not clarified the length of the 23-year-old’s new contract though it’s believed to be a multi-year agreement. His current deal was due to expire at the end of the season. Grondona has made 13 appearances for Exeter across …
Read More »Los Pumas to be based in Ville de La Baule at RWC 2023
It has been confirmed that Los Pumas will be based in Ville de La Baule at Rugby World Cup 2023. The leading competitor from the Americas will be based in the Southern Brittany beach resort town on France’s Atlantic Coast. Ville de La Baule is located between Nantes and Vannes. …
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