Argentina will face England in the Cup Semi Finals of the men’s draw in Málaga. Los Pumas are the only Americas side to reach the final four, with Canada and the USA both defeated in the Cup Quarter Finals. The North American rivals will now face each other in the …
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Poland stun Canada, USA into Women’s Final Four in Málaga
Poland produced a stunning upset of Canada on Day Two of the Málaga Sevens. Nakisa Levale’s double for the North Americans was overshadowed by a hat trick from Malgorzata Koldej. It vaulted Poland into the Cup Quarter Finals, the first time an invitational team has achieved that in the women’s …
Read More »Arrows address new signing’s troubled past
The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of three players for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Scrumhalf Cole Brown, prop Lolani Faleiva, and No8 Taitusi Vikilani complete the team’s roster. The latter’s history includes a criminal conviction and time spent behind bars. Brown is a graduate of the Arrows …
Read More »Brasil perde para Inglaterra e Bélgica e termina em 11º lugar em Málaga
As Yaras se despediram de Málaga com mais duas derrotas e terminaram esta etapa do Circuito Mundial de Sevens, promovido pela World Rugby, na 11ª posição. Agora, a seleção brasileira de rugby prossegue no território espanhol para disputar na próxima semana a etapa de Sevilha, entre os dias 28 e …
Read More »USA clinch Pool B in Málaga Women’s draw
The USA Women’s Eagles clinched first place in Pool B after a perfect opening day at the Málaga Sevens. Two wins from two was enough, with Fiji’s withdrawal due to the pandemic leaving them with a bye in the final round of the pool stage. North American rivals Canada were …
Read More »Pumas and Eagles undefeated in Málaga Men’s bracket
Argentina and the USA emerged with perfect records on Day One at the Málaga Sevens on Friday. The two sides will square off on Day Two in the Pool C decider. Jamaica was soundly beaten by both sides while Canada picked up one win in Pool D. Los Pumas got …
Read More »As Yaras iniciaram na Espanha com duas derrotas
As Yaras iniciaram hoje (21) com duas derrotas sua jornada na etapa do Circuito Mundial de Sevens em Málaga, na Espanha. No primeiro jogo, elas perderam de 15 a 10 para a seleção da Rússia, em partida acirrada que foi decidida nos minutos finais. Andressa Alves e Gabriela Lima marcaram …
Read More »Major League Rugby Preseason Week 1 guide
The Major League Rugby regular season is now just two weeks away and preseason games officially get underway in Chula Vista on Friday afternoon. Four games are scheduled to take place this weekend, two each on Friday and Saturday. SAN DIEGO LEGION vs AUSTIN GILGRONIS Friday, January 21, 13:00 …
Read More »Busy week of Ins and Outs for San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion continue to trickle out their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Three more players have been confirmed since Ben Mitchell’s re-signing was announced on Monday, along with a new member of the coaching staff. Meanwhile some other notables have left the team. Jack Wiggins …
Read More »MLR gets Argentina referee flavor
The 2022 Major League Rugby season will have Argentina flavor on the field. The majority of the MLR teams have Argentine players on their rosters. The new MLR season will also have Argentina flavor in terms of referees; Damian Schneider will officiate MLR matches in the 2022 season. The 28-year-old …
Read More »Colombia and Late Changes to RWC Repechage
Colombia’s upcoming RWC qualifiers have been impacted. World Rugby has confirmed that Hong Kong and Samoa will miss the upcoming tournaments to determine who will compete at the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The changes see Kazakhstan automatically qualifying for the Final Qualification Tournament to join Colombia and …
Read More »Argentina lose Álvarez Fourcade and Revol for Málaga Sevens
Argentina will be without Santiago Álvarez Fourcade and Gastón Revol for the Málaga Sevens. The senior players and Los Pumas 7’s captains are in self isolation. Head coach Santiago Gómez Cora has named Felipe del Mestre as captain for the tournament. The Seven de Málaga, is the third tournament of …
Read More »Final Women’s Rosters for Málaga Sevens
The Women’s bracket of the World Sevens Series returns to a more familiar three-pool format in Málaga beginning on Friday. There will be only 11 teams competing, however, as Fiji have been forced to withdraw due to pandemic complications. Belgium and Poland join the tournament and with Great Britain now …
Read More »Final Men’s Rosters for Málaga Sevens
The World Sevens Series resumes in Málaga on Friday despite the specter of the pandemic in the backdrop. New Zealand, Samoa, and Fiji have all dropped out of the tournament though a window has been left open for the latter to possibly resume on Day Two. There are significant changes …
Read More »Dallas parts ways with Head Coach Michael Hodge
A second Major League Rugby team is now without a Head Coach. On the same day that Scott Lawrence announced his resignation from Rugby ATL, the Dallas Jackals have parted ways with Michael Hodge. The Australian had yet to arrive in Texas and a statement from the team says that …
Read More »Four overseas additions complete Old Glory roster
Old Glory DC have unveiled their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, at the same time confirming four previously unannounced overseas additions. Prop Kyle Stewart, lock Felix Kalapu, and winger Peni Lasaqa are to join from New Zealand with back row Fintan Coleman arriving from Ireland. Despite being …
Read More »Leguizamón and the fans at the URBA 2021 Final – CUBA vs SIC
Juan Manuel Leguizamón has given fans a look into the fans at the URBA Top 12 Final. The 2021 Final was played between CUBA and SIC, two teams that have been highly productive in producing Pumas. Leguizamón himself played for SIC following his move from his native Santiago del Estero …
Read More »World Sevens Series events in Vancouver and LA postponed
The North American leg of the World Sevens Series has been officially postponed. Vancouver was set to host the first tournament on the February 26-27 weekend and will now shift to April 16-17. Los Angeles will move from March 5-6 to August 27-28. World Rugby says logistical challenges from the …
Read More »Las Primeiras Uruguayas Profesionales
María Eugenia Cruces y Cecilia Verocai se convertirán en las primeras jugadoras profesionales del rugby uruguayo. Firmarán su primer contrato a nivel de clubes y emigrarán a Italia. Por: Agustín Basso Un hecho sin precedentes. Las Teras María Eugenia Cruces y Cecilia Verocai se convertirán en las primeras jugadoras profesionales en la historia del rugby uruguayo. …
Read More »Scott Lawrence steps down from Rugby ATL post
Rugby ATL have been hit with the sudden resignation of Scott Lawrence as General Manager and Head Coach. The news comes with the 2022 Major League Rugby season just two weeks away, and leaves assistant coaches Blake Bradford and Stephen Brett to lead the team in the interim. Lawrence is …
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