The inaugural World Tens Series event is now behind us and despite a number of speed bumps along the way, it can only be described as a success. Perhaps a pleasant surprise was the standard of play. Some lesser-known talents showed up well and most of the high profile players …
Read More »Super Rugby set to return to 12 teams without Jaguares
Super Rugby is set to return to a 12-team format. The changes see the involvement of existing Australian, and New Zealand teams, but not Los Jaguares. According to Gregor Paul, there are to be five teams from each of Australia, and New Zealand. These sides would mirror the teams from …
Read More »Royals top league standings at World Tens Series
The London Royals have secured their spot as top seeds heading into the knockout phase of the World Tens Series. Two wins from three including a tense one-point victory over the Ohio Aviators on Tuesday was just enough to give the English side a direct spot in the Semi Final. …
Read More »World Tens Series delays start of Round 2
The second round of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda will be delayed by two days. Initially slated for this coming Saturday and Sunday, the matches will now be played on Monday and Tuesday (November 2 and 3) of next week. It’s a decision necessitated by strict Bermudian …
Read More »Foreign-Born / Raised Players in 2020 Rugby Championship
The Rugby Championship is the name used for the Southern Hemisphere’s annual Tier 1 tournament. It is neither a regional nor a continental competition. Instead, it is the four RWC Semi Finalists outside of the UK and France. They happen to all be from south of the equator. South Africa’s …
Read More »Dramatic Day Two at World Tens in Bermuda
The second day of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda brought a new challenge for players. Short island rain storms required tactics that closer resembled a full 15-a-side battle at times, though the sun did shine enough to allow for some sevens-style free flow as well. Results were …
Read More »Rhinos, Royals unbeaten after World Tens Day One
After limping to the starting line in large part due to COVID-19 complications, the opening day of the inaugural World Tens Series came off without a hitch. Bermuda’s National Sports Centre has proved an ideal venue with a high quality broadcast giving viewers across the globe a chance to take …
Read More »MLR big men feature for Asia Pacific Dragons at World 10s
Some of Major League Rugby’s elite big men will feature for the Asia Pacific Dragons at the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda. Originally set for a Saturday start, the tournament will now begin on Sunday with the finals booked for November 7. US Eagles pair Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz and …
Read More »Dallas signs Fiji Warriors fullback Josateki Degei
Dallas have added a third Fijian to their backline ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Jackals have signed up 23-year-old fullback Josateki Degei from Namosi. He follows countrymen Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and John Vasurakuta to the expansion side. Degei has followed a similar lineage in his rugby career. …
Read More »Samu Tawake added to Barbarians team for England
Just days after being named in the Fiji squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup, Samu Tawake has another reason to celebrate. The Rugby United New York prop is one of seven Fijian players added to the Barbarians squad to face England. Vern Cotter and Glen Jackson will coach both …
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