The five game unbeaten streak is over for the Glendale Raptors, as they crashed to a 31-19 defeat at the hands of Rugby United New York at MCU Park on Sunday. RUNY’s forwards dominated the first half and Glendale never recovered, with a slew of unforced errors leaving the 2018 …
Read More »Americas Rankings – March 24 2019
The Americas Rankings – March 24 2019 have been calculated to take into account the result of Martinique vs Curaçao. It was the one, and only, match involving test sides from the Americas over the past week. Martinique enjoyed a dominant performance on Saturday, downing Curaçao 39-0. It sees the …
Read More »Cara Cup Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Ulster ‘A’
The first block of the Cara Cup Series will conclude on Sunday evening when the New England Free Jacks host Ulster ‘A’ at Union Point Sports Complex. Both sides tasted defeat against Connacht, with the Free Jacks overwhelmed last Saturday and Ulster finding a similar fate on Wednesday evening. Injuries …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Glendale Raptors
Two top-four teams will go head-to-head at Brooklyn’s MCU Park on Sunday. Rugby United New York have won five of six and three in a row, but their next challenge are the 2018 runner-up Glendale Raptors who are unbeaten in five matches after losing their first two of the season. …
Read More »Last minute try saves Gold from Elite defeat
A last-minute try from Michael Baska pulled the NOLA Gold from the jaws of defeat as they escaped with a 35-31 win over a defiant Austin Elite side at Gold Stadium on Saturday. The two teams went toe-to-toe throughout, scoring five tries apiece in an exciting exhibition of free-flowing rugby. …
Read More »Old Glory sign league international Ryan Burroughs
Old Glory have dipped into the rugby league market with the signing of USA Hawks international Ryan Burroughs. The former Toronto Wolfpack regular joins Major League Rugby’s DC expansion franchise ahead of their inaugural spring campaign that will see them take the field as early as May. An American football …
Read More »Noah Barker ready to prop up Glendale scrum
Noah Barker is set to make his Major League Rugby debut for the Glendale Raptors on Sunday. The Canadian prop agreed to the move in December but only recently returned from international duty in the Americas Rugby Championship. He will provide a much-needed boost for the struggling Raptors scrum against …
Read More »RFU Championship – Round 18 Preview
It’s getting down to crunch time in the RFU Championship and London Irish continue to push for an immediate return to the Premiership. With just five matches to play in the season they have an eight-point lead over Ealing and host Doncaster on Saturday. Nick Civetta will start in the …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Austin Elite
It’s back to the bayou for the NOLA Gold as they look to continue their march towards title contention against Austin Elite on Saturday afternoon. Currently one point clear at the top of the table, a bonus point win would put them out of reach of the rest for at …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 17 Preview
With the Six Nations over for the year players are back with their respective clubs. This weekend marks week 17 of the English Premiership season and sees teams with plenty to play for. Taking to the fields will be five players from the Americas. Opening week 17 will be the …
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