The Utah Warriors have added a big name to their roster, both figuratively and literally. Former Chicago Bears running back Paul Lasike has signed for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old powerhouse played 10 games for the Bears during the 2016 regular season before becoming a free agent …
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The Canadian influence grows at the Seattle Seawolves as the side confirmed the signing of Canadian international Brock Staller on Friday. A utility back who is comfortable at center, wing, or fullback, Staller is also a proven goal kicker with the UBC Thunderbirds in the CDI Premier League and BC …
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Life after the Pumas for Ramiro Herrera could begin as early as this weekend as the Argentine tighthead prop has arrived in Paris ready to suit up for Stade Français. The men in pink travel to Brive on Sunday where Taku Ngwenya could suit up for the home side. The …
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This round might be more accurately described as Round 1, Part 1. Due to the scheduling of the Guinness Pro 14 and the Aviva Premiership, the Welsh sides will not be in action this weekend, instead deferring their ‘Round 1’ fixtures to Friday, November 17, the weekend after Round 2. …
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Week 8 of the Guinness Pro 14 Championship takes place this weekend. It sees a 3-4 split with games played on Friday and Saturday. The first players from the Americas to feature will be Canadian-Italian Robert Barbieri and Argentine Juan Ignacio Brex. The Argentine mid-fielder will start for Benetton Treviso at inside …
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Week 11 of the Pro D2 is underway. France’s second division sees matches spread from Thursday through Sunday this weekend. With the November Internationals just around the corner the involvement of Americas players is reduced this weekend. Montauban hosted Bayonne in the opening fixture last night. In what was a …
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While HSBC Sevens Series core sides USA and Canada have opted to bring development sides to Avaya Stadium, Chile will send their strongest available side to the Silicon Valley 7s this weekend. Several players who might have otherwise traveled with the Cóndores XVs team on their November tour will instead …
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A number of fringe players and two newcomers will get opportunities to impress at the Silicon Valley 7s as Mike Friday has named a mixed squad for the pre-season tourney. NYAC playmaker Chris Mattina and Columbus forward Joe Schroeder are the new names who will pull on an Eagles jersey …
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Rampaging Tonga ‘A’ center Paki Afu is the latest in a busy week of signings for Austin Elite ahead of the upcoming Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old made a splash during the Americas Pacific Challenge tournament in Montevideo, scoring two tries in an impressive performance against Canada ‘A’. Afu …
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The USA Eagles are to face the wrath of England first up in RWC 2019. The North Americans will open their campaign in Japan against the world’s current no 2 side on Thursday September 26. The late entrance into the tournament sees the Eagles debuting five days after Argentina vs …
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