The Utah Warriors have secured one more returning player ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. USA international Calvin Whiting will play a fourth season with the club. The announcement comes just over two weeks since the Warriors announced their squad for the new campaign. Whiting initially signed on …
Read More »Men’s Eagles take Bronze in Cape Town to push into Top 4
It was a good day for USA Rugby in Cape Town as the Men’s Eagles followed the Women’s lead in winning the Bronze Final. The result moves them into a tie with New Zealand on 44 competition points, while Samoa’s Cup Final win over South Africa sees those two sides …
Read More »Bronze again for Women’s Eagles in Cape Town
Make it back-to-back Bronze for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. The USA defeated Ireland to finish 3rd in Cape Town and build an 8-point buffer in the race for automatic Olympic Qualification. A shorthanded Canadian side finished in 8th spot, one better than Dubai, while Brazil broke …
Read More »Men’s Eagles reach Cape Town Semis, set for World Series jump
The Men’s Eagles followed the lead of their Women’s counterparts in reaching the Semi Finals of the Cape Town Sevens. It guarantees a jump into the coveted top-four on the overall standings that will determine automatic Olympic Qualification at season’s end. Three tries from Lucas Lacamp led the Eagles to …
Read More »Uruguay reach World Sevens Quarter Finals after 22 year gap
Uruguay are celebrating another historic moment on the World Sevens Series. Los Teros finished second in Pool B to reach the Cup Quarter Finals in Cape Town. It’s the first time they have qualified for the Cup draw of the knockout stage under the modern format. They had previously reached …
Read More »Women’s Eagles charge into Cape Town Semi Finals
The USA are into the Final Four of the Women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens. It follows up on their Bronze finish in last weekend’s tournament in Dubai. Canada will compete for 5th place on Sunday, with Brazil aiming for a best-possible 9th place spot. A late try from …
Read More »Carlo de Nysschen moves from Dallas to Houston
Carlo de Nysschen is staying in Texas, but it won’t be the Dallas Jackals who he plays with in 2023. The 26-year-old scrumhalf has signed on with the Houston SaberCats, his fourth Major League Rugby team having also featured for the Colorado Raptors and San Diego Legion. This past season …
Read More »JP Eloff leaves NOLA Gold for Chicago Hounds
Long-time NOLA Gold star JP Eloff will be playing for a new team in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 31-year-old USA international has been acquired by the expansion Chicago Hounds in exchange for salary cap considerations. Primarily a fullback, he is also comfortable at flyhalf and inside center. …
Read More »Elias Ergas called up to Canada squad for Cape Town
Elias Ergas has been called into the Canadian squad for this weekend’s World Sevens Series event in Cape Town. The 24-year-old replaces the injured Cooper Coats in the only change to Sean White’s roster. Canada’s Men finished in 14th spot in Dubai, White’s first event in charge of the side. …
Read More »Pools revealed for Cape Town Sevens
The four Americas entries in the Men’s bracket have been drawn in separate pools for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Meanwhile North American rivals Canada and the USA will meet in the Women’s bracket, with Brazil again set to face challenging opposition. Australia, Great Britain, and Uganda await the Men’s …
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