US Eagles scrumhalf Shaun Davies has joined the coaching staff for the Utah Warriors. It’s not clear yet if the Rugby World Cup has signaled the end of the 30-year-old’s playing career with the official statement from the club simply reading that he is “ready to begin the next phase …
Read More »Taufete’e Shortlisted For World Rugby Player of the Year
Joe Taufete’e has been shortlisted for the World Rugby Player of the Year award. The Californian is one of six players in consideration for the award which recognizes the best player in the world for the year. The winner will be announced at the World Rugby Awards 2019 in Tokyo …
Read More »Will Magie set for London Scottish debut
Will Magie will make his London Scottish debut against Yorkshire Carnegie on Friday. The US Eagles flyhalf has been named on the bench for their RFU Championship clash at the Athletic Ground. He signed for the club earlier this month after spending two seasons with the Glendale Raptors in Major …
Read More »Cape Town to host 2022 World Cup Sevens
World Rugby has confirmed that the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens will be hosted by South Africa. The 8th running of the tournament will take place in September of that year at the scenic Cape Town Stadium. Final dates for the three-day event are yet to be determined. South Africa …
Read More »Seattle tie in three more for 2020
The two-time defending Major League Rugby champions have agreed new deals with three of their best players to remain in Seattle for the 2020 season. Eric Duechle, Riekert Hattingh, and Shalom Suniula will suit up for the Seawolves for a third straight year after leading the team to their second …
Read More »The Latest On Rugby Championship Expansion
The topic of the expansion of the Rugby Championship is alive again. Following Japan’s scintillating performances at RWC 2019 the East Asian country is again being mooted to join the Southern Hemisphere’s competition. Earlier in 2019 Japan and the USA were reportedly in line to join the competition. It was …
Read More »Los Pumas win inaugural RugbyX tournament
Argentina have claimed the Men’s title at the inaugural RugbyX tournament played at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday. Meanwhile the USA finished in second place after an unusual overtime result in the Women’s Championship Final. The Men’s Eagles would bow out against Ireland in the Semi Final. RugbyX …
Read More »SaberCats sign Northland prop Boyd Wiggins
The Houston SaberCats have signed former New Zealand age-grade international prop Boyd Wiggins for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Mitre 10 Cup side Northland, a direct replacement for departed Eagles tighthead Paul Mullen. Wiggins, 26, represented the Baby Blacks at the 2013 World Junior Championship, appearing …
Read More »Three MLR signings named in Fiji team for Barbarians
Three players who have signed for Major League Rugby teams in 2020 have been named in Fiji’s squad to prepare for their Killik Cup match against the Barbarians on November 16 at Twickenham. John McKee has selected 27 players with only four members of the Rugby World Cup squad. The …
Read More »Chris Latham appointed Head Coach of Utah Warriors
Former Australia fullback Chris Latham has been appointed Head Coach of the Utah Warriors for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The announcement comes after much public speculation and a recent shift in the ownership group. Latham takes over from Alf Daniels, who was released in June after leading the …
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