After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …
Read More »NOLA signs former Lindenwood flyhalf Reece Botha
NOLA have confirmed the signing of Reece Botha for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old South African is currently playing with the Gold Academy side in the American Rugby Premiership, having previously lined up for Lindenwood University. Originally from Johannesburg, Botha arrived at Lindenwood in 2019 on a …
Read More »Jurie van Vuuren commits to fourth season with Utah
Jurie van Vuuren has signed on for a fourth Major League Rugby season with the Utah Warriors. The 29-year-old follows fellow returning forwards Saia Uhila and Lance Williams in committing for 2023. Since arriving from South Africa in 2020 van Vuuren has been an ever-present in the Warriors lineup. This …
Read More »South Africa down Argentina amid whistle-blowing mayhem
South Africa came out on top against Argentina on Saturday. Played at King’s Park in Durban, the Springboks were 38-21 winners; a result that sees South Africa finishing second in the Rugby Championship behind winners New Zealand. Referee Damon Murphy yellow carded four Pumas and two Springboks. He awarded two …
Read More »South Africa come out on top over Argentina in Buenos Aires
South Africa were the better team on Saturday in Buenos Aires.. Played at the Estadio Libertadores de América, the Springboks completed a bonus point 36-20 win over Los Pumas. It came after a strong opening half from the visitors and an even second half. Argentina had the better of South …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Argentina vs South Africa – ARN Guide
Argentina play host to South Africa in round five of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match is the first between Los Pumas and South Africa of the year and the first in Argentina since 2019. Both teams enter having split their respective series 1-1 against both Australia and New Zealand. …
Read More »Australia slide past USA on way to RWC Sevens title
Australia have reclaimed the Rugby World Cup Sevens title. The 2016 Olympic champions claimed their second Women’s tournament Championship win by edging New Zealand 24-22, having defeated the USA 17-7 in the Semi Final. It was a day of mixed fortunes for teams from the Americas. Canada impressed with a …
Read More »Fiji outpace field to claim Melrose Cup in Cape Town
Fiji proved a class apart at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, cruising to a 29-12 win over New Zealand in the Final to claim their third Melrose Cup. Argentina were the top Americas side in the competition, finishing in 5th place, with Uruguay also securing a top-10 …
Read More »MLR talent stays sharp in American Rugby Premiership
The new season of the revamped American Rugby Premiership kicked off on Saturday. This year’s competition sees North and South conferences with four teams each. The North is comprised of traditional club sides while the South includes three Major League Rugby academy teams. All eight teams featured players with MLR …
Read More »USA defeat Canada to advance to World Cup Semi Final
The USA will play in the Semi Final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens on Sunday. A 10-7 win over Canada sees the Women’s Eagles as the only team from the Americas still in contention for a title at the tournament in Cape Town. Jaz Gray finished off a long …
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