The 2019 Pacific Nations Cup will come to a close in Suva on Saturday as Fiji host Samoa at ANZ National Stadium. There is no possibility for either to win the competition but a clash between the two island nations is never one that needs added stakes to produce fireworks. …
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Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 03 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas. The USA’s 13-10 win over Samoa sees a 0.82 points gain for the Eagles. With it the …
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Fiji were well short of their best, but still had enough class to take a dominant 38-13 win over Canada in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup at Suva. As expected, it was a difficult match for the Canadians who struggled to find parity in any aspect of …
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The New England Free Jacks have released a preliminary roster of 33 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Among the names are ten players new to the expansion side based in Boston who did not appear during the spring exhibition campaign. At least two further additions currently attached …
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Canadian fans were forced to endure a rough opening to their Pacific Nations Cup at the hands of the USA in Colorado. This week the teams heads to the South Pacific where little relief awaits. Fiji came up short against Japan in Kamaishi and will take their frustrations out on …
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Players from six Major League Rugby franchises are set to feature in the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup. New Zealand’s national provincial competition runs from August 8 to the end of October, making it a convenient option for players looking to play high level rugby in the MLR off-season. Returning to …
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The opening round of the Pacific Nations Cup left plenty to talk about. From the horrendous conditions at Apia Park, the wonderful new venue at Kamaishi, to the one-sided victory of the Eagles over Canada. There were new players to assess, a record-setting old-timer, and one particularly notable injury concern. …
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The San Diego Legion have confirmed the re-signing of another key forward. Bruising ball carrier Keni Nasoqeqe has extended his stay with the Major League Rugby finalists, following the footsteps of Oti Pifeleti and Psalm Wooching. The length of the new deal has not been disclosed. Nasoqeqe was earmarked for …
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Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for July 28 2019. They take into consideration results of capped test matches involving countries from the Americas. Australia’s 16-10 over Argentina represents a gain of 0.23 points for the home side at the expense of …
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Fiji’s hopes to retain their Pacific Nations Cup title were dealt a potentially fatal blow as they were well beaten by a clinical Japan side by 34-21 in Kamaishi. The newly-constructed Unosumai Stadium proved a wonderful venue with a passionate crowd treated to an entertaining match in a preview of …
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