Three North American players have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Cape Town Sevens. Ghislaine Landry, Britt Benn, and Alev Kelter were each rewarded for their efforts in the select side nominated by the tournament commentary team. For both Landry and Benn it’s consecutive selections with …
Read More »New Zealand men complete Cape Town double
New Zealand broke South African hearts as they edged their hosts 7-5 in the Cup Final to complete a Cape Town double, following up on the victory earned by their women’s counterparts. The two finalists are now in a dead heat at the top of the men’s standings, with a …
Read More »New Zealand women too strong in Cape Town
New Zealand moved clear on the top of the women’s World Sevens Series rankings with their second consecutive Cup Final victory on Sunday. The 17-7 win over Australia puts them six points ahead of the pack and eight points past the USA, who had entered level on points. The Women’s …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Utah Warriors
It’s been a busy and memorable off-season across the board in Major League Rugby, and in particular for the Utah Warriors. Of the nine established teams, only Colorado can challenge in terms of improvement from 2019 though ultimately the winner will be decided by on-field results. The team’s adopted hashtag …
Read More »Dallas rugby stadium proposal rejected by City Council
Just days after new Major League Rugby commissioner George Killebrew revealed that Dallas would be fielding a team in the 2021 season, the project has hit a snag. A $15 million proposal from a Donnie Nelson-led investment group to rebuild the century-old facilities at Reverchon Park has been rejected by …
Read More »Blitzboks halt Eagles, Pumas into Cape Town Quarter Finals
The Men’s Eagles will miss out on the Cup Quarter Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 season after being halted by the Blitzboks on Day Two of the Cape Town Sevens. Argentina will be the only Americas team in the final eight after Canada’s hopes were snuffed out …
Read More »Mixed results on Day Two for Americas women in Cape Town
Both Canada and the USA will play in the Cup Quarter Finals of the women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens, but neither side would be entirely pleased with their efforts on a difficult Day Two. Brazil were poor against France but showed improvement in their second match of the …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Toronto Arrows
It’s back to business for Canada’s only professional rugby team as the Toronto Arrows have begun their preseason training. The internationals will start to trickle in over the next couple weeks with those locally-based already stretching their legs. Having shed their expansion label, the Arrows approach their second Major League …
Read More »Houston confirm seven returning Forwards
The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the names of seven returning forwards for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Props Jamie Dever and Charlie Connolly, hooker Gabe Romero, flankers Luke Beauchamp and Cecil Garber, and second row trio Charlie Hewitt, Victor Comptat, and Diego Magno. Dever and Connolly have been spending …
Read More »South African trio headed for Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL will have a strong South African flavor to it with three more professionals heading across the Atlantic to take up residence for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Two have Super Rugby experience. With Springbok Sevens cap Ryan Nell already under wraps, Johan Momsen, Marno Redelinghuys, and Kurt …
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