Rugby United New York took a 24-22 win over the NOLA Gold at MCU Park on Sunday afternoon. While they failed to secure a bonus point, the nail-biting result leaves New York even with NOLA on points and sets up a dramatic final weekend of the Major League Rugby regular …
Read More »Bronze for Eagles in London, Fiji moves to first overall
It was third place for the Men’s Eagles in London after falling to eventual champions Fiji in a tense Semi Final. The result means that Fiji moved ahead of the USA on the overall season standings but with just two points separating the side, the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series title …
Read More »USA qualify for Olympics at London Sevens
The Men’s Eagles are headed back to the Olympics. A perfect opening day at the London Sevens earned a spot in the Quarter Finals for the USA and with it a guaranteed place among the top four finishers on the overall 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series table. The distinction is accompanied …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Utah Warriors
Two teams travelling west from the mountains will meet at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening. Of course for the Seattle Seawolves it’s a return to home base after a win over Glendale, while the Utah Warriors depart Salt Lake following a frustrating defeat against San Diego. Seattle can clinch their …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Glendale Raptors
As the sun finally shows its face in the northern corners of Major League Rugby‘s reach, the pictures of Glendale’s win over Toronto in blizzard-like conditions seem even further detached from reality. The Raptors earned a shutout win in that calamitous affair but Sunday’s match against the Arrows is unlikely …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs NOLA Gold
The forecast is warm and sunny weather for Sunday’s match at Coney Island but the air will be thick with tension on top of the humidity. A loss for Rugby United New York would put them in a precarious position in the playoff race. In a slightly better position are …
Read More »Carmen Farmer to play for Barbarians against England
Carmen Farmer’s impressive performance for the Barbarians against the USA last month has earned her a second bite at the cherry. The former Women’s Eagles second row has been named in the squad to play in the historic double-header at Twickenham that will see both the men’s and women’s Barbarians …
Read More »MLR Full Match – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats traveled to Gold Stadium in Marrero for the second time this season after their new home at AVEVA Stadium was deemed not ready for action. With the Gold pressing for first overall heading into the match, the SaberCats entered as heavy underdogs under interim coach Paul Emerick. …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Utah Warriors vs San Diego Legion
The Utah Warriors played host to the San Diego Legion on Saturday afternoon. A strong crowd at Zions Bank Stadium were treated to an entertaining match with the result in doubt until the final play. San Diego were absent several players including captain Joe Pietersen, with Tai Enosa starting at …
Read More »Legion win battle over Warriors at Zions Bank
It was no easy victory for the San Diego Legion at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening. A determined Utah Warriors side gave the Major League Rugby table-toppers plenty to think about but ultimately came up short in a 31-21 battle that all but clinched San Diego’s spot in the …
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