Carlin Isles has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Hong Kong Sevens. The Eagles flyer is the only Americas player included, earning his place after leading the tournament with an impressive haul of 9 tries in 6 games. He now holds a healthy 11-try lead over …
Read More »Late try saves NOLA in sold out Toronto debut
A last-minute try from Ignacio Dotti stole a 35-31 victory for the NOLA Gold over the Toronto Arrows on Sunday afternoon. More than 3,000 fans attended the first ever Major League Rugby match on Canadian soil and they were treated to an absorbing contest at York University’s Alumni Field. New …
Read More »Bronze for USA as Fiji win Hong Kong Sevens
Fiji are one again the Kings of Hong Kong. For the fifth consecutive year they have conquered the flagship event on the HSBC Sevens Series after defeating Argentina, the USA, and France in succession on Day Three. The win moves them in to second place overall on the 2018-19 standings. …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 07 2019
The Americas Rankings – April 07 2019 have been calculated to take into account the result of Barbados vs Curaçao. It was the one, and only, match involving test sides from the Americas over the past week. Barbados recovered from their heavy defeat against Martinique to claim a dominant 55-7 …
Read More »Glendale earn remarkable comeback win over Houston
A 32-point deficit wasn’t enough for the Houston SaberCats as the Glendale Raptors completed a remarkable 52-44 win at Infinity Park on Saturday evening. It was the largest come-from-behind result in Major League Rugby history as the Raptors staved off what appeared to be certain defeat to earn a crucial …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Austin Elite
It’s back home for the San Diego Legion after their impressive road win over Seattle. On Sunday they’ll roll out the red carpet for Austin Elite at Torero Stadium but the pleasantries will end at the opening whistle as every point counts in what is quickly becoming a fascinating playoff …
Read More »Argentina and USA advance to Hong Kong Quarter Finals
Both Argentina and the USA have advanced to the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong sevens, though neither have done so in decisive fashion. Los Pumas were beaten convincingly by France in their final pool match, while the USA somehow pushed through despite losing both of their games on …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Major League Rugby comes to Canada for the first time on Sunday when the Toronto Arrows host the NOLA Gold at York Alumni Field. It’s been a long road to this moment for the Arrows, and after eight consecutive road games to start their professional journey they will begin an …
Read More »Second half surge lifts Seattle over Utah
A five-try second half propelled the Seattle Seawolves to a 48-36 victory over the Utah Warriors at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening. The defending champions again struggled to find their footing in the first half as the Warriors held a 12-point lead just after the break. Brock Staller and …
Read More »MLR Preview – Glendale Raptors vs Houston SaberCats
The first high stakes match of the season between the Glendale Raptors and the Houston SaberCats takes place at Infinity Park on Saturday evening. It’s not the first time the two sides have met this year, however, as the Raptors took a convincing win in the preseason at Constellation Field. …
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