It’s been an off-season of change for Austin, with their brand and logo both getting a facelift. The Elite are no more and the Herd will take the field in 2020, in a new (old) home and under a new Head Coach. That announcement is still to come from the …
Read More »Barbarians down Brazil in São Paulo
The Barbarians downed Brazil in São Paulo, winning 47-22 this evening. The match brings to an end Brazil’s international competition for the year. The Barbarians have one match remaining which will be on Saturday, November 30 against Wales in Cardiff. In a match featuring eleven tries the locals and neutrals …
Read More »Canada shut out USA in San Diego rain
In a match played in large part under torrential rain, Canada defeated the USA 19-0 to take the first leg of the Women’s Can-Am Series in San Diego. A pair of tries scored just before half-time and immediately after put the game away for the visitors as the home side …
Read More »Five more extend with Rugby United New York
Rugby United New York have confirmed contract extensions for five returning players. Loosehead prop Anthony Parry, hooker Mike Brown, second row Matt Wirken, scrumhalf Marcus Walsh, and flyhalf Harry Bennett will suit up for the 2019 Semi Finalists in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Parry joined the team after …
Read More »DC signs Canada center Doug Fraser from Austin
Old Glory DC have signed Canadian international Doug Fraser for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old heads to the east coast from Austin, Texas, where he suited up with the Elite (now Herd) in 2019. It’s the 20th signing confirmed by the expansion side for their inaugural regular …
Read More »George Barton re-signs with Seattle Seawolves
George Barton will be back for a third season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 22-year-old Canadian international has signed on for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, the 17th player to be confirmed by the two-time defending champions. After playing a limited role in 2018, Barton stepped up in a …
Read More »Match Preview – Brazil vs Barbarians
Wednesday evening will be another historic first for Brazil they host the Barbarians in São Paulo. It’s an especially meaningful occasion for the invitational side who have never before played in South America. The match will take place at the spiritual home of the Tupis, the Estádio do Morumbi, and …
Read More »Utah confirm Seven Returnees and Two Recruits
After a barrage of new signings, the Utah Warriors have confirmed seven returning forwards for the 2020 Major League Rugby season and two additional recruits from the college ranks. USA internationals John Cullen and Matt Jensen headline the announcement, with dynamic flanker Lance Williams also set to continue at Zions …
Read More »Can-Am Preview – USA vs Canada
The USA will host Canada in the first of two games between the two North American rivals in Chula Vista on Wednesday afternoon. It’s the second time this year that they have faced off, the first a 20-18 upset win for the Women’s Eagles at the same venue during the …
Read More »RUNY signs Golden Bears fullback Troy Lockyear
Rugby United New York have signed Cal Berkeley fullback Troy Lockyear for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old helped the Golden Bears to back-to-back D1A National Championship finals in 2018 and 2019 while studying philosophy. Lockyear is a native of Heversham in the north of England but attended …
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