It’s been a busy and memorable off-season across the board in Major League Rugby, and in particular for the Utah Warriors. Of the nine established teams, only Colorado can challenge in terms of improvement from 2019 though ultimately the winner will be decided by on-field results. The team’s adopted hashtag …
Read More »Blitzboks halt Eagles, Pumas into Cape Town Quarter Finals
The Men’s Eagles will miss out on the Cup Quarter Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 season after being halted by the Blitzboks on Day Two of the Cape Town Sevens. Argentina will be the only Americas team in the final eight after Canada’s hopes were snuffed out …
Read More »Mixed results on Day Two for Americas women in Cape Town
Both Canada and the USA will play in the Cup Quarter Finals of the women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens, but neither side would be entirely pleased with their efforts on a difficult Day Two. Brazil were poor against France but showed improvement in their second match of the …
Read More »USA and Canada women get perfect start in Cape Town
While their men’s counterparts were struggling in Cape Town, the North American women’s teams could not have asked for a better start on Day One of the tournament. The Women’s Eagles blanked Ireland 38-0 with the Canadians only slightly less dominant at 32-0 over Brazil. Alev Kelter scored the first …
Read More »Pumas rise, North American men fall on Cape Town Day One
Argentina were the only men’s team from the Americas to taste victory on Day One of the Cape Town Sevens. Los Pumas came away convincing winners over Canada in their Pool B opener, while the Men’s Eagles were well beaten by Fiji in Pool A. A first-minute try from Franco …
Read More »Austin forwards taking shape for 2020
Now more than a week into preseason training for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, there are still several key names to be confirmed by the Austin Herd including their new Head Coach. The club did announce the signing of two players this past week with others checking in to …
Read More »Draw revealed for Cape Town Sevens
World Rugby has revealed the draw for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Both the men and women will again be in action after the first combined event of the season was held in Dubai this past weekend. Three Americas teams will compete in each bracket. The unusual knockout format employed …
Read More »South Africa wins Men’s title in Dubai, Americas teams falter
South Africa wrapped up a perfect Dubai Sevens tournament with a 15-0 shutout win over New Zealand in the Cup Final. The Blitzbokke were a step ahead throughout and take an early lead on the 2019-2020 HSBC Sevens Series table but it was not a great day for the three …
Read More »Cup Final heartbreak for Canada Women in Dubai
Canada came oh-so-close to a famous Cup Final victory over New Zealand only to see the Black Ferns pull the game from the fire in the dying seconds of the match. The Canadians settle for second place, with the USA earning a third-place finish on Day Three of the Dubai …
Read More »Pumas and Men’s Eagles in Dubai Quarters, Canada plays for 9th
Argentina’s shock win over Fiji on Day Two propelled Los Pumas into the Cup Quarter Finals at the Dubai Sevens. The USA will also enter the Cup draw after the Men’s Eagles finished second in their pool. Canada earned a win over Wales but their Day One loss to Samoa …
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