Dan Faleafa is no longer heading to the Gilgronis. The Tonga lock signed for Austin from Coventry prior to Rugby World Cup 2019 but has now accepted a spot as a medical joker with Stade Rouen of the French Pro D2 and won’t be joining Major League Rugby as planned. …
Read More »Malcolm’s Arrows hand Seawolves third straight loss
The unerring boot of Sam Malcolm helped propel the Arrows past the Seawolves on Saturday evening by a final score of 39-17. It’s just the second time in Seattle franchise history that they have lost two in a row, and the first time dropping three. Toronto’s win was their first …
Read More »Late Warriors try denies Gilgronis victory in Austin draw
A last-gasp try from Kalolo Tuiloma pulled the Utah Warriors from the jaws of defeat at Bold Stadium on Saturday. The 20-20 draw denied Austin a first victory since their debut season but did put a halt to a 20-game losing streak that dated back to June 1 of 2018. …
Read More »Old Glory scrap to win over SaberCats
Old Glory DC made it two wins on the trot as they scrapped to a 22-13 victory over the Houston SaberCats at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday. In a stop-start match that featured numerous penalties and only rare continuity, the boot of DC flyhalf Jason Robertson proved the difference. It was …
Read More »Meyer double helps NOLA defeat Colorado
Two second half tries from Carl Meyer helped the NOLA Gold get back on the winning track as they edged the Raptors 27-20 in Glendale on Saturday. Colorado missed a last-gasp draw by the narrowest of margins as they tasted defeat at Infinity Park for just the second time in …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs New England Free Jacks
After two exhausting weekends in Las Vegas, the New England Free Jacks continue their west-coast swing in San Diego where the Legion await at Torero Stadium. The home side are a perfect two wins from two while New England suffered their first Major League Rugby defeat at the hands of …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Rugby United New York
Rugby ATL will put their undefeated record on the line when Rugby United New York rolls into town on Sunday. It’s the first meeting between the two, and with New York already tasting defeat against one expansion side there is no suggestion of complacency from the visitors. Greg McWilliams has …
Read More »Hughes returns for Eagles in Los Angeles
Madison Hughes has returned to the US Eagles roster for the Los Angeles Sevens. The captain was rested for the Sydney tournament as precaution after taking a knock during the Hamilton event. There are changes to the squad of 13. Matai Leuta is replaced by Joe Schroeder, with Maceo Brown …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs Southland No8 Bill Fukofuka
Rugby ATL have signed Southland Stags No8 Bill Fukofuka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is immediately available for the club and will make his debut in Sunday’s match against Rugby United New York. It’s the second professional stint in the USA for Fukofuka. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Toronto Arrows
Two heavyweights will collide at Starfire Stadium on Saturday evening in a rematch of the 2019 Semi Final. The Seattle Seawolves won both of their home matches against the Toronto Arrows last season and after losing their first two matches of the 2020 campaign have a point to prove. There …
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