A last-gasp win over Canada was just enough to see the USA through to the Cup Quarter Finals at the HSBC Sevens Series event in Vancouver on Saturday. John Moonlight tied the game after two Perry Baker scores had put the Eagles in front. With time up the Eagles won …
Read More »Final Squads for Vancouver Sevens
The final rosters for the Vancouver Sevens have been declared. Another weekend featuring some of the world’s biggest names looms though there are a few stars who did not survive Las Vegas. New Zealand have suffered a blow with skipper Tim Mikkelson and Vilimoni Koroi ruled out, but fortunately they …
Read More »Draw and Pool Fixtures for Vancouver Sevens
Americas teams will be seeing plenty of each other in Vancouver this weekend as three of the four teams have been drawn together in Pool A. Uruguay, hosts Canada, and Las Vegas winners USA are joined by Australia in a group that should get plenty of attention from the fans …
Read More »Magnificent Eagles triumph in Las Vegas
A magnificent performance by the US Eagles on Day Three of the Las Vegas Sevens saw them winning their first ever HSBC Sevens Series stop on home soil. It’s just the second ever HSBC circuit victory for the team, nearly three years removed from their first at London in May …
Read More »USA and Argentina into Vegas Semi Finals
The USA and Argentina have qualified for the Cup Semi Finals at the Las Vegas Sevens. Both teams reached the end of Day Two undefeated with two more wins to match that of Day One. Canada also enjoyed a successful Day Two and will play in the Trophy Semi Finals …
Read More »Argentina and USA top pools after Vegas Day One
Argentina and the USA enjoyed dream starts on Day One of the Las Vegas Sevens. Both sides won their two opening matches to top their respective pools. On the other hand Canada and Uruguay each lost their two matches and will not advance to the Cup Finals stages. A pair …
Read More »Full squads for Las Vegas Sevens
Some of the world’s best sevens players will be in Las Vegas this weekend for the fifth stop on the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. A total of 47 Olympians are spread across the 16 teams. Among the biggest names in the tournament are Jerry Tuwai, Collins Injera, Cecil Afrika, Dan …
Read More »Four more years for MacGinty with Sale
AJ MacGinty has secured his professional career for the foreseeable future. Sale Sharks on Wednesday confirmed that the US Eagles star has signed a four-year contract extension that will carry him through the 2021-2022 season. It follows yesterday’s announcement that England winger Denny Solomona would be staying at the club …
Read More »MacGinty all-time best Premiership goal kicker
US Eagles flyhalf AJ MacGinty has been officially confirmed as the most accurate goal kicker in Premiership history for players with 75 or more kicks at goal. A list released by the Aviva Premiership – England’s highest professional division – on Monday had MacGinty on top with a success ratio …
Read More »Callum Black signs for Worcester
US-eligible prop Callum Black has signed for Worcester Warriors. The 31-year-old, born in Washington DC, returns to Worcester after spending the last seven years in Northern Ireland with Ulster in the Guinness Pro Championship. Black will re-join the Warriors ahead of the 2018-19 Aviva Premiership season on a two-year contract, …
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