After a week in Canada, it’s back to the bayou for the NOLA Gold as they host the Utah Warriors on Saturday afternoon in the first of four Major League Rugby matches this weekend. When last these two sides met, a little over a month ago, conditions were horrendous in …
Read More »Houston SaberCats sign Thretton Palamo
The Houston SaberCats have made a sizable addition to their midfield in the form of Thretton Palamo. At 6’3″ (1.90m) and 116kg (255lbs) he is a menacing figure with ball in hand, a sight not seen in 18 months after he was forced to sit out the entirety of 2018 …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Major League Rugby arrived at last in Canada as the Toronto Arrows played their first ever regular season home game against the NOLA Gold on Sunday. A sold-out crowd of more than 3,000 showed up to watch the two sides battle it out with the game held in the balance …
Read More »Carlin Isles named in Hong Kong Dream Team
Carlin Isles has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Hong Kong Sevens. The Eagles flyer is the only Americas player included, earning his place after leading the tournament with an impressive haul of 9 tries in 6 games. He now holds a healthy 11-try lead over …
Read More »Late try saves NOLA in sold out Toronto debut
A last-minute try from Ignacio Dotti stole a 35-31 victory for the NOLA Gold over the Toronto Arrows on Sunday afternoon. More than 3,000 fans attended the first ever Major League Rugby match on Canadian soil and they were treated to an absorbing contest at York University’s Alumni Field. New …
Read More »Bronze for USA as Fiji win Hong Kong Sevens
Fiji are one again the Kings of Hong Kong. For the fifth consecutive year they have conquered the flagship event on the HSBC Sevens Series after defeating Argentina, the USA, and France in succession on Day Three. The win moves them in to second place overall on the 2018-19 standings. …
Read More »Argentina and USA advance to Hong Kong Quarter Finals
Both Argentina and the USA have advanced to the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong sevens, though neither have done so in decisive fashion. Los Pumas were beaten convincingly by France in their final pool match, while the USA somehow pushed through despite losing both of their games on …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Major League Rugby comes to Canada for the first time on Sunday when the Toronto Arrows host the NOLA Gold at York Alumni Field. It’s been a long road to this moment for the Arrows, and after eight consecutive road games to start their professional journey they will begin an …
Read More »USA, Argentina off to winning starts in Hong Kong
Both the USA and Argentina came through the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens on a winning note. Canada are the third Americas team entered in the HSBC Sevens Series event and they were on the short end of the result against the Pumas. The Men’s Eagles were in …
Read More »SaberCats sign loose forward Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz
The Houston SaberCats have bolstered their loose forward stocks with the addition of Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz. A blindside flanker or No8, the 22-year-old arrives from Japan where he has been playing for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in the Japan Top League. Fa’anana-Schultz is Australian born and raised but also qualifies …
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