Brett Beukeboom has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby. At just 29 years old the decision comes as a surprise and follows that of fellow Canadian international and clubmate Matt Evans. The Cornish Pirates captain was to make the announcement at the end of the season, but with the RFU …
Read More »Bristol chasing Uruguay and Arrows No8 Manuel Diana
An English Premiership club is interested in the services of Uruguay’s World Cup No8. The Bristol Bears are on the trail of Manuel Diana of the Toronto Arrows. Now with 25 caps, he broke into test rugby during RWC 2019 cycle. Diana overtook long-time starter Alejandro Nieto as Los Teros’ …
Read More »MLR 2020 Missing Men XV
The 2020 Major League Rugby season came to an abrupt end last week after just five rounds. Its cancellation meant that several players who were awaiting visa clearance made no appearances at all. Others were yet to return from preseason injuries. Below we identify a team full of players signed …
Read More »Full Match – Canada vs England ‘A’ 2004
The second edition of the now-defunct Churchill Cup took place in 2004. There were only two rounds, both taking place in Alberta, Canada. The straight knockout format saw Canada facing England ‘A’ at Calgary Rugby Park for a spot in the final hosted in Edmonton the following weekend. Canada were …
Read More »Mike Te’o joins London Scottish
US Eagles speedster Mike Te’o has joined RFU Championship club London Scottish with immediate effect. The 26-year-old outside back departs a shared agreement with the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby and the Eagles Sevens residency program in Chula Vista. It’s something of a surprise but the timing leaves …
Read More »Canadian international Matt Evans confirms retirement
Long-time Canadian international Matt Evans has confirmed his retirement from the sport at the age of 32. The Cornish Pirates winger will move upstairs from the playing roster with immediate effect having been appointed Team Manager of the RFU Championship club. A gifted footballer who started tests in five different …
Read More »RUNY signs Hanco Germishuys and Charlie Hewitt
Rugby United New York have confirmed the signings of US Eagles flanker Hanco Germishuys and former England age-grade lock Charlie Hewitt for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Both players join with immediate effect and are expected to play against Rugby ATL on Sunday. Germishuys recently cut …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Seattle Seawolves
The penultimate match of Major League Rugby’s opening weekend is unquestionably the biggest ticket in Week 1. It’s a rematch of the 2019 Championship Final as the San Diego Legion look to exact their revenge on the two-time defending champion Seattle Seawolves. San Diego will start their season without Joe …
Read More »MLR 2020 – International Stars Preseason XV
The highly anticipated start to the third season of Major League Rugby is just days away now. Three new teams will be added, and with them a host of new international players with prime time experience who will share the pitch with the best domestic talent from North America. Below …
Read More »Former England captain Chris Robshaw eyes New York move
Former England captain Chris Robshaw could be heading to Major League Rugby in 2021. The 33-year-old flanker on Monday confirmed rumors that he will depart long-time club Harlequins at the end of the Premiership season. He is set to arrive stateside on Tuesday for talks with Rugby United New York. …
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