Round One of the 2018 South American u20’s produced some noteworthy results. Coming out with wins were Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. Their respective victories came against Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. Taking place at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayti in Asunción, Paraguay there were two lopsided matches and one which went …
Read More »Bristol win promotion to English Premiership
After just a year’s hiatus Bristol are headed back to the English Premiership. A stunning 50-19 defeated suffered by Ealing at Castle Park on Saturday combined with Bristol’s win over Nottingham on Friday sealed the inevitable. With the old play-off format scrapped this season the Championship title was all that …
Read More »Japan return to Sevens Series Core status
Japan’s on again, off again status as an HSBC Sevens Series Core team will continue as they emerged victorious in the qualifying draw of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. The 2018-19 circuit will mark the third time they have been part of the core group since first achieving promotion …
Read More »Fernández Splits the Stade Français Defense
While Saturday’s performance against Paris will not be fondly remembered by Clermont there was a good early try scored by Patricio Fernández. The Argentine fly half split the Stade Français defense to score the only try of the match for Clermont. Fernández’ try would help his side to a 13-13 …
Read More »Facundo Bosch Scores In man of the Match performance for Agen
Facundo Bosch scored a vital try in what was a man of the match performance for Agen on Saturday. His try and general play helped Agen secure a crucial victory and likely means the club will now avoid relegation from the Top 14 down to the Pro D2. In addition …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Jaguares vs Crusaders Match Highlights
Los Jaguares fell to a 40-14 defeat against the Crusaders on Saturday. For the home side it was the final home match prior to playing four consecutive matches on the road in Oceania. The Crusaders won by scoring six tries to two. Wingers George Bridge and Manasa Mataele each bagged doubles …
Read More »MacGinty Stars in Crucial Sale Sharks Victory
USA Eagles fly half AJ MacGinty was impressive for the Sale Sharks on Friday. The northern English side hosted and defeated the Wasps in what was a crucial victory. The result sees the team remaining in the hunt for a place in the play-off’s. MacGinty did not have his finest …
Read More »Wyles Scores as Saracens Crush Northampton
Chris Wyles scored for Saracens in their away victory this weekend in the Aviva Premiership. The former USA captain contributed to the crushing 63-13 away victory from the London-based who crushed the Northampton Saints. With retirement coming in less than two months time the score marked a final appearance for …
Read More »Hassler Scores 95 meter Try in Ospreys Win
Jeff Hassler scored a try from 95 meters out on Friday. The Canadians winger’s try was the first of the match for the Ospreys who defeated Connacht 39-10 in Swansea. Hassler not only had the legs to run the length of the field but also scored from an intercept. He …
Read More »Four Added for Jaguares Tour To Oceania
Four players have been added for Los Jaguares’ upcoming tour to Oceania. Head Coach Mario Ledesma has named a 27-man roster for the four-match tour. The demanding schedule will see matches against the Melbourne Rebels, Brumbies, Blues and Chiefs over consecutive weekends. Ledesma has named the same 23 players that …
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