Fiji held on to beat South Africa in a tense men’s final at the Sydney Sevens on Sunday. The Blitzboks had earlier defeated the USA in the Semi Finals, with the Eagles closing out their tournament with a Bronze Final victory. Argentina finished in 8th spot with Canada in 10th. …
Read More »New Zealand champions again, Canada finish 2nd in Sydney
New Zealand claimed their fourth consecutive Women’s Cup victory on Sunday to take a commanding lead in the World Sevens Series standings. As in Hamilton, it was Canada who they defeated in the Final. The USA slumped to an 8th-place finish, with Brazil in 12th spot once again. Canada defeated …
Read More »Tristan Blewett departs NOLA Gold
The NOLA Gold have confirmed the departure of star outside back Tristan Blewett ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. While he remains contracted to the Gold, the 23-year-old has opted to return to his native South Africa to complete his university studies. One of the league’s top try …
Read More »Men’s Eagles on track after Sydney Day One
Two wins from two on Day One have the Men’s Eagles on track for the Semi Finals at the Sydney Sevens. It was mixed emotions for other two Americas sides, with both Argentina and Canada coming through with one win and one loss. Ben Pinkelman and Stephen Tomasin each scored …
Read More »Canada Women start strong in Sydney
Canada are in pole position in Women’s Pool B at the end of the first day of the Sydney Sevens. The USA remain in contention for a Semi Final spot despite losing their opening match, while Brazil were defeated in both of their matches against their North American opponents. A …
Read More »MLR names referee pool for 2020 season
Major League Rugby has confirmed a senior panel of nine referees for the 2020 season. Included in the group are five of the 11 referees from 2019, one returnee from the inaugural 2018 season, and three newcomers to the panel. Scott Green is the most experienced man on the panel …
Read More »Gilgronis close MLR preseason with debut win
Austin celebrated their new life as the Gilgronis on Friday evening in winning fashion. The newly-renamed franchise closed out the books on the Major League Rugby preseason with a 69-0 result over the Austin Blacks. It was a debut double as the MLR side played at Bold Stadium for the …
Read More »Lamborn scores first try of Super Rugby season
Two North American internationals went head-to-head in the first match of the 2020 Super Rugby season earlier today. Tony Lamborn’s Blues were at home in Auckland but it was the visiting Chiefs, featuring Tyler Ardron, who took the spoils in an exciting derby between the two North Island sides. Lamborn …
Read More »Final squads for Sydney Sevens
The second stop of the Oceania leg on the World Sevens Series takes place in Sydney this weekend. As with Hamilton, both men and women will take part in a condensed two-day format. The tournament takes place at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta beginning Friday evening on the Americas. Live broadcasts …
Read More »Dates and matches confirmed for inaugural u20 ARC
Rugby Americas has confirmed the dates and matches for the inaugural u20 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported the tournament will be hosted at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo however the dates and pools have been revised. Matches will be played on three days – June 10, 14, and 18 …
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