Both the USA and Argentina came through the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens on a winning note. Canada are the third Americas team entered in the HSBC Sevens Series event and they were on the short end of the result against the Pumas. The Men’s Eagles were in …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves
The second-ever meeting between the Utah Warriors and the Seattle Seawolves will take place at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening. Their only meeting in 2018 was a spectacular contest in Seattle that saw 10 tries split between the two sides, with the defending champions ultimately taking the result. Utah …
Read More »Seawolves fall to shorthanded Legion in Seattle
The Seattle Seawolves slumped to a 28-22 defeat against a shorthanded San Diego Legion that played much of the game with only 14 men after a first half red card to Keni Nasoqeqe. In fact the Legion were forced to defend with only 13 for large stretches but Seattle failed …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion
The first half of the Major League Rugby season will officially come to a close on Sunday as the Seattle Seawolves play host to the San Diego Legion on Sunday. It’s a match certain to hold playoff implications with the defending champions pushing towards the top of the table after …
Read More »Eight week suspension for Josua Vici
The Houston SaberCats will be without Josua Vici for the next six games after their star winger was hit with an eight-week suspension. Major League Rugby confirmed the decision on their website. The suspension is a result of Vici’s red card against the NOLA Gold for an elbow after the …
Read More »Cara Cup Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Ulster ‘A’
The first block of the Cara Cup Series will conclude on Sunday evening when the New England Free Jacks host Ulster ‘A’ at Union Point Sports Complex. Both sides tasted defeat against Connacht, with the Free Jacks overwhelmed last Saturday and Ulster finding a similar fate on Wednesday evening. Injuries …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Austin Elite
It’s back to the bayou for the NOLA Gold as they look to continue their march towards title contention against Austin Elite on Saturday afternoon. Currently one point clear at the top of the table, a bonus point win would put them out of reach of the rest for at …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Austin Elite vs Seattle Seawolves
Dell Diamond hosted its last game of the Major League Rugby season as Austin Elite took on the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday. The Elite were still searching for their first win of the season while the defending champions had won three in a row. Austin had the Larsen brothers – …
Read More »RWC 2019 – The Competitors – Fiji
Fiji are the masters of spontaneity, and are quite simply mandatory viewing in RWC tournaments. When they get it together they are highly competitive and capable of magical performances. For 2019 the probable roster will be packed with big-name players from leading professional leagues, providing the Flying Fijians with the means …
Read More »Women’s circuit expands as 2019-20 Sevens Series confirmed
World Rugby has announced an expanded women’s circuit as part of the 2019-2020 HSBC Sevens Series. Currently at six tournaments, women’s events will grow to eight next season with six of those taking place alongside men’s events. Both of those marks are the highest ever seen on the circuit. In …
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