It’s another CDI Premier League team game four on the Houston SaberCats preseason schedule at Constellation Field this evening. Following the entertaining match against Uruguay last weekend they Cats welcome James Bay Athletic Association from Vancouver Island, one of the most prestigious clubs in Canadian rugby with a long history …
Read More »Canada perfect on Sydney Day One
Canada emerged as one of three unbeaten sides through the pool stages of the Sydney Sevens on Thursday. Two tries from Britt Benn led to an opening triumph over Fiji, followed quickly by wins over Ireland and Russia to cement top spot in Pool C as Canada look to repeat …
Read More »NOLA cruise to pre-season win over Capital Selects
The New Orleans Gold have their first match in the history books as they defeated the Capital Selects by 68-15 at Gretna Park on Saturday afternoon. Ten tries in all came from the home side with JP Eloff contributing 23 points including a nine-from-ten kicking performance from the tee. Both …
Read More »Match Preview – NOLA Gold vs Capital Selects
The Houston SaberCats already have two games on the books and now it’s time for another Major League Rugby franchise to take its first steps. Saturday will see the New Orleans Gold host the Capital Selects in an exhibition match, one that will have a very different feel to the …
Read More »Teams set for SaberCats and Saracens preseason tilt
A little bit of history will be made at Constellation Field tomorrow when the Houston SaberCats play the Seattle Saracens in the first official match of the 2018 Major League Rugby preseason. The SaberCats have already played a few friendlies against local club sides prior to the holiday break but …
Read More »Canada draws USA for Sydney Sevens
Canada performed well enough at the Cape Town Sevens to enter Sydney as the top seeds in their pool but it’s fair to say the draw has not been kind. Joining them in arguably the toughest bracket of the tournament, Pool D, are North American rivals USA, 6th-ranked Australia, and …
Read More »Three Americas players in Cape Town Dream Team
After sending two teams to the Semi Finals the Americas have been rewarded with three selections to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Cape Town Sevens. Canadian duo Mike Fuailefau and Justin Douglas are named along with Argentina’s Rodrigo Etchart. Fuailefau scored a try in the opener against Samoa …
Read More »Argentina take Silver, Canada finish 4th in Cape Town
A good weekend for Americas teams at the Cape Town Sevens concluded with Argentina facing New Zealand in the Cup Final. Both teams had tasted defeat earlier in the competition and it was New Zealand who emerged the stronger of the two in the end, taking a dominant 38-14 result …
Read More »Americas trio reach Cape Town Quarter Finals
Day One’s results at the Cape Town Sevens could not have been more opposite to that of Dubai for the Americas. Where last weekend all three teams were floundering, this week they have all qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals after some impressive performances. Topping Pool B was the USA, …
Read More »Canada upset Fiji in Cape Town
A disappointing start to the day was quickly put to rest as Canada upset Fiji 22-14 in their second pool match on Day One at the Cape Town Sevens. Canada outscored the heavy favorites by four tries to two, a result made even more impressive after the North Americans had …
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