England

Durutalo leaves Worcester for Ealing

Andrew Durutalo is headed back whence he came. The USA international will depart Worcester Warriors at the end of the Premiership season to re-join Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship next season. Specific terms have not been revealed but it is believed to be a two-year contract. An Eagles veteran …

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Major League Rugby – The Imports

The newest American professional competition – Major League Rugby – officially begins regular season play on Saturday. As there was in PRO Rugby, a number of athletes from outside of the USA have arrived to not only bolster the quality of play but also to experience the American lifestyle. In …

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Opening matches set for Rugby World Cup Sevens

The opening matches for all participating teams at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens are now set. San Francisco’s AT&T Park will host the three-day tournament that begins on Friday, July 20. In total there will be 28 represented between the men’s and women’s divisions, eight from the Americas. A …

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New Zealand women claim Commonwealth Gold

A thrilling Gold Medal final at the Commonwealth Games saw New Zealand defeat Olympic champions Australia 17-12 in extra time on Sunday. The match brought a close to the first ever Women’s Rugby Sevens event at the Games. New Zealand took a 12-0 lead into halftime with tries from Portia …

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Argentina impress on Hong Kong Day One

Argentina emerged the best of the three Americas teams after Day One of the Hong Kong Sevens. The South Americans cruised to a 31-10 win over Wales to open the main draw of the HSBC Sevens Series event with Franco Sábato contributing two tries. The Pumas will face France next …

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Hong Kong Sevens Preview

The final rosters have been submitted and we are all set to go for the Hong Kong Sevens, the most prestigious event on the HSBC Sevens Series. As in recent years there will also be a separate qualifying draw for 12 teams who will be attempting to become a core …

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