Major League Rugby is now in its second off-season, and this one has a very different feel to the first a year ago. Big name signings Mathieu Bastareaud, Adam Thomson, and Steffon Armitage have already hit the press and more international talent will be unveiled over the next couple months. …
Read More »Boris Stankovich to coach Canadian scrum
Leicester Tigers scrum coach and former prop Boris Stankovich has been recruited to help the Canadian set piece for the Pacific Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup. The New Zealander takes over the role previously occupied by former Italian international Massimo Cuttitta, who worked with the side during the World …
Read More »Old Glory sign Kiwi prop Gordon Fullerton
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of prop Gordon Fullerton for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A native of Hamilton, New Zealand, the 21-year-old qualifies to play for the USA via his mother who is from Oregon. Fullerton has most recently been playing club rugby for Te Awamutu …
Read More »France stun New Zealand in Super Series
France have done it again. Having defeated the Black Ferns in Grenoble this past November, Les Bleues pulled off the biggest upset of the Women’s Rugby Super Series with a stunning 25-16 win over the World Cup champions at Chula Vista on Saturday afternoon. It was an extraordinary effort from …
Read More »Super Series Preview – France vs New Zealand
New Zealand will be looking to take another step towards a Women’s Rugby Super Series title on Saturday but will face a challenging French side that have had the measure of them twice in the past three years. In fact their most recent contest saw Les Bleues steal a famous …
Read More »Glendale Raptors add Stephen Brett as Attack Coach
The Glendale Raptors have confirmed the addition of Stephen Brett as Attack Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He joins a new-look coaching staff headed up by former Canterbury teammate Peter Borlase, with Luke Gross in charge of defense and Nico Rithner covering strength and conditioning. Just a …
Read More »Surprises in Wallabies squad for South Africa
The first Wallabies squad of the year has been named by the selection panel of Michael Cheika, Scott Johnson, and Michael O’Connor, and there are some surprises. 34 players are in the group that will prepare for the first match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa on July 20. …
Read More »Eagles suffer Super Series shutout against Black Ferns
The USA were no match for New Zealand as they suffered a 33-0 loss to the World Champions at Chula Vista on Tuesday. That makes it two losses from two matches in the Women’s Rugby Super Series for the Eagles, with the Black Ferns a perfect two from two. Carla …
Read More »New Zealand Name Rugby Championship Roster
New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named a 39-man roster for the Rugby Championship. All players play their rugby in New Zealand for Super Rugby franchises. Included are uncapped players – Asafo Aumua, Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Atu Moli, and Sevu Reece. The inclusion of Reece comes despite his …
Read More »Super Series Preview – USA vs New Zealand
It was a difficult opening for the Eagles on Friday, as they fell in convincing fashion to England in the opening round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series. They could not have asked for a more challenging task in their second match as the hosts are asked to front up …
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