The USA will have to wait a little longer to officially book their tickets to the 2020 Olympics. A strong showing by England at the Singapore Sevens kept the team mathematically in touch though realistically even catching 4th-place South Africa will be a challenge. It was the Blitzboks who came …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs San Diego Legion
The coastal rivalry renews on Saturday when Rugby United New York plays host to the San Diego Legion at MCU Park. New York famously won their first ever Major League Rugby match against the Legion on opening weekend, and the two sides are now in the thick of a playoff …
Read More »Eagles move one step closer to Olympics
The USA is one step closer to guaranteeing their spot in the 2020 Olympics after going unbeaten on Day One of the Singapore sevens. They advance to the Cup Quarter Finals along with Argentina as the two Americas sides look to press their title claims. A win in the Quarter …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves
The second half of the season for the Houston SaberCats officially begins on Saturday. As the page turns so begins a new chapter for the SaberCats, with the first page to be written in their permanent home – the AVEVA Stadium. Given the honor of providing opposition on the historic …
Read More »Nicolás De Battista returns to Cornish Pirates
After just one season with Zebre in the Guinness Pro 14, Nicolás De Battista will depart Italy and return to the Cornish Pirates in the RFU Championship on a two-year deal. The former Pumitas captain traded Penzance for Parma at the end of last season but will not take up …
Read More »Marcelo Bosch calls time on professional career
One of Argentina’s greatest professionals has confirmed his retirement at season’s end. Marcelo Bosch will step away from the professional game after a glittering career that saw him play 13 seasons at the highest levels of European rugby starting with Biarritz and most notably with Saracens. It was at the …
Read More »Santiago Cordero glides through against Leicester Tigers
Santiago Cordero continued his fine season for the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. The Argentine international glided through the defense vs the Leicester Tigers to score a superb individual try. In general play the outside back also had a strong match as he continues to look like playing for Los Pumas …
Read More »AJ MacGinty kicks Sale Sharks to victory over Harlequins
An outstanding performance from AJ MacGinty took the Sale Sharks to victory over Harlequins. Played on Friday in Northern England, the Sale Sharks were 28-17 winners with the USA Eagles fly half scoring 23 points. The win saw the Sale Sharks claiming four competition points to edge closer to the …
Read More »Bronze for USA as Fiji win Hong Kong Sevens
Fiji are one again the Kings of Hong Kong. For the fifth consecutive year they have conquered the flagship event on the HSBC Sevens Series after defeating Argentina, the USA, and France in succession on Day Three. The win moves them in to second place overall on the 2018-19 standings. …
Read More »Argentina and USA advance to Hong Kong Quarter Finals
Both Argentina and the USA have advanced to the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong sevens, though neither have done so in decisive fashion. Los Pumas were beaten convincingly by France in their final pool match, while the USA somehow pushed through despite losing both of their games on …
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