It was a decent return for the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Both the Pumas and Men’s Eagles finished with two wins from three, in doing so qualifying for the Cup Quarter Finals. Canada managed one win and will now move into the Challenge Trophy bracket. After …
Read More »Silver for Canada, 4th for Women’s Eagles in Dubai
Canada claimed a silver finish at the Dubai Sevens on Friday. New Zealand proved tops once again, winning their 5th consecutive HSBC circuit title, but the second-place result also bumps the Canadians up into second overall ahead of the USA. The Women’s Eagles would end their Dubai in 4th place. …
Read More »Perfect start for Canada Women in Dubai
Canada came through the opening day of the Dubai Sevens with a perfect 3-0 record on Thursday. The second round of the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series saw the USA falling by just two points to England to finish second in Pool B. Both teams move on to the Cup …
Read More »Springbok stars to play for Barbarians against Pumas
Rassie Erasmus has not looked far from his own backyard in confirming his Barbarians squad to face the Pumas on December 1st. The Springbok coach has selected 13 South African players in the match day squad for the Killik Cup match at Twickenham. Players from eight nations will wear the …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 18 2018
Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings can be updated. Recalculations have been made to take into account matches involving two test sides this weekend. Canada’s vital RWC qualifying victory over Germany sees the North Americans gaining 1.05 rankings points. It sees no rise in placement …
Read More »Uruguay battered and humbled by Fiji
Uruguay were battered and humbled by Fiji today, falling to a 68-7 defeat. The heavy loss saw the Pacific Islanders running in tries with ease, punishing any Uruguayan defensive error or lost ball. Fiji’s men were too big, too fast and too skilled. The combination proved deadly as they ran …
Read More »Match Preview – Fiji vs Uruguay
In a preview of a RWC 2019 fixture, Fiji and Uruguay face off on Saturday. The teams do so at the humble surroundings of Gillman’s Ground, the home of Hartpury College on the outskirts of Gloucester. Fiji are coming off a 54-17 rout against Scotland. The heavy defeat came despite …
Read More »Fiji and Samoa unanimously elected to World Rugby Council
Fiji and Samoa have unanimously been elected on the World Rugby council. The Pacific Island countries now having voting power as they join Georgia, Romania, and the USA on an expanded council. Both obtained the status after meeting new governance criteria. Both Fiji and Samoa will participate with the rest …
Read More »San Diego sign Olympic star Jasa Veremalua
The San Diego Legion have been very quiet in the Major League Rugby off-season but behind the scenes there are signs of life. Multiple media sources in Fiji have now confirmed that Olympic Gold Medalist Jasa Veremalua has signed a two-year contract with the Legion. The deal will also see …
Read More »Match officials set for November tests
Nigel Owens will take the field in Chicago on November 3. The world’s most prominent rugby referee takes charge of Ireland’s match against Italy at Soldier Field, with former Harlequins scrumhalf Karl Dickson tabbed to run the rule over the USA’s match against the New Zealand Māori. One of the …
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