Fiji

Final Rosters named for Singapore Sevens

The HSBC Sevens Series returns this weekend in Singapore. It’s the site of last year’s historic victory by Canada in an all-Americas final with the USA. The defending champions will begin life after John Moonlight after their talisman announced his retirement earlier this week. Argentina finished a disappointing 13th last …

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The Wild West

This is what it’s supposed to look like. So, how do we watch? That graphic doesn’t look right. If you could just zoom out a little… Hold still damnit! Water breaks? What a try! Irish, English, a Frenchman with a whistle. Fijians. Canadians. Pedrie Wannenburg. Vamos Cóndores! Dumb penalty. Dumb …

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Seattle scrums San Diego into submission

The Seattle Seawolves put on a scrumming masterclass at Starfire Stadium, dominating the San Diego Legion by 39-23 to close out a thrilling opening weekend for Major League Rugby. Three penalty tries were the result as the Seawolves pack feasted on their inexperienced opposites from start to finish. Discipline in the …

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NOLA upsets Houston in MLR opener

The historic day for American rugby started at Dyer Stadium where the New Orleans Gold upset the hometown Houston SaberCats 35-26 to claim victory in the first ever Major League Rugby regular season contest. Damp and windy weather combined with a slew of penalties left little room for continuity but …

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MLR Season Preview – Houston SaberCats

The busiest team in Major League Rugby this year is the Houston SaberCats. An entirely new franchise built from scratch, they have already gone through a name change (previously the Strikers) and will move to a new home for their season opener after enjoying a nine-week stay at Constellation Field. …

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