Blaine Scully has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 32. The USA’s captain at Rugby World Cup 2019 ends a career that saw the Sacramento native win 54 test caps for the Eagles while enjoying six years as a professional at the highest levels of European rugby. …
Read More »Barbarians rematch pairs with MLR in May double-header
The Women’s Eagles will host the Barbarians for a second time as the first half of a May 3 double-header in San Diego. Torero Stadium will host the rematch of last year’s thrilling contest ahead of the Major League Rugby fixture between the Legion and the Austin Gilgronis. Formed in …
Read More »MLR Highlights: NOLA Gold vs New England Free Jacks
A wild and entertaining game at the Shrine on Airline saw the NOLA Gold taking a 31-22 victory over the New England Free Jacks on Saturday afternoon. Both teams would score four tries with the accurate goal kicking of Carl Meyer proving the difference. Click here to access the complete …
Read More »Fiji vs All Blacks XV headlines Halloween Weekend at BC Place
Fiji will play against the All Blacks XV at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday, October 31. The neutral venue clash will be the main event of a two-night offering that will see Canada play the USA on Friday evening of what is being dubbed ‘Halloween Rugby Weekend.’ It’s a …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Men’s Sevens One of the great weekends in Canadian rugby has passed with a new single-day attendance record for the …
Read More »Canada earn historic Bronze at Vancouver Sevens
Canada’s Men’s Sevens team produced an historic effort on Day Two of the Vancouver Sevens, defeating South Africa to earn a best ever Bronze finish at their home tournament. New Zealand claimed the top spot in a close battle against Australia. The USA settled for 6th place, while Argentina slumped …
Read More »San Diego wins ferocious battle with New York
The San Diego Legion held on to win a ferocious contest over Rugby United New York by a score of 24-20 at Torero Stadium on Sunday. It was a match that won’t be remembered for attacking rugby, with much of the game resembling a brawl between the two forward packs. …
Read More »Old Glory win nail-biter over ATL in Washington
Old Glory DC made it four wins in a row as they defeated Rugby ATL 31-29 on Sunday in a nail-biting encounter at Cardinal Stadium. Scoring went back and forth between the two Eastern Conference rivals with the result hanging in the balance through to the final whistle. The match …
Read More »Canada beat Fiji, join USA in Vancouver 7s Quarter Finals
Canada produced their best rugby of the season as they went undefeated on Day One of the Vancouver Sevens, in doing so booking their spot in the Cup Quarter Finals. Also assured of a top 8 finish are the USA, while Argentina endured a winless run to finish at the …
Read More »Extraordinary finale sees Warriors defeat Seawolves
The Utah Warriors have claimed a famous 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seawolves. An extraordinary finale saw the winning try scored in the 88th minute of play. Continual penalties extended the game well beyond its typical conclusion. In no time from kickoff the Seawolves were on Utah’s doorstep. Just four …
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