The USA Eagles returned to the test match arena today. In their first match since RWC 2019, the North Americans took on powerhouses England at their home ground of Twickenham in London. England were heavy favorites to win and win they did. England completed a 43-29 victory. For the Eagles …
Read More »New England stun New York under driving rain
The New England Free Jacks bid farewell to Union Point Stadium with a stunning 22-6 win over Rugby United New York on Saturday. It was played in atrocious conditions as a sheets of rain fell throughout. Kickoff had been delayed by over an hour due to lightning near the area. …
Read More »First half blitz sees San Diego past Seattle
A five-try first half blitz gave the San Diego Legion a 34-21 win over the Seawolves in sunny Chula Vista on Saturday. Seattle responded with 14 unanswered points in a valiant second half effort but couldn’t come up with enough to recover from the lopsided halftime score. The Legion came …
Read More »MLR Preview – LA Giltinis vs NOLA Gold
The main event of the July 4 weekend sees the LA Giltinis hosting the NOLA Gold at the Memorial Coliseum. It’s the first time the two sides have faced each other and there are postseason implications with the visitors seeking to close the gap behind New York in the East and …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Old Glory DC
It’s largely pride that will be on the line as the Toronto Arrows take on Old Glory DC at Lupo Family Field on Sunday. Both teams are comfortably out of the playoff race though there is also the ignominy of finishing last in the Eastern Conference at stake, a fate …
Read More »Psalm Wooching signs for Rumilly in Fédérale 1
Psalm Wooching is heading to France next season, signing for Fédérale 1 club RCS Rumilly. The US Eagles and San Diego Legion flanker confirmed the move with The Rugby Network’s Joe Harvey and a formal announcement is now on the club’s social media channel. The move abroad is not a …
Read More »Full strength Men’s Eagles named for Tokyo
Mike Friday has unveiled his final Men’s Eagles roster for the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a full strength group of 12 at his disposal with two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker and star playmaker Folau Niua both recovering from serious injuries in time to make the trip. Baker …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby United New York
Rugby United New York can take another step towards an Eastern Conference Semi Final if they can earn a win over New England on Saturday. The match also serves as a farewell to Union Point Stadium as the Free Jacks are set for a move to Quincy for their last …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Seattle Seawolves
San Diego’s return to Torero Stadium was short-lived, and it’s back to Chula Vista for the Legion as they play host to the Seawolves in the first of four matches scheduled over the weekend. The visitors were winners in their May meeting at Starfire Stadium with gives Seattle a 4-3 …
Read More »Test Match Preview – England vs USA
After no activity in 2020 the USA Eagles are ready to fly again. The USA play on the special date of the 4th of July against England. The Sunday fixture will be the first test match for the Eagles since RWC 2019. It comes with eyes firmly looking at RWC …
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