Multiple Americas countries remain in the hint for a place in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Following the completion of day two of the World Rugby Repechage qualifying tournament in Monaco there remain multiple possibilities. Argentina’s women, Las Pumas, won both of their matches. They downed Mexico 36-0 and Samoa …
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MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs LA Giltinis
It’s been a long wait for San Diego fans, but the Legion will finally run out at the familiar confines of Torero Stadium on Sunday. The LA Giltinis will be their esteemed guests for what promises to be an absolute cracker in picture-perfect conditions. San Diego are fighting to keep …
Read More »San Diego sends Larsen and Comptat to Seattle, Furno departs
The Seattle Seawolves have acquired second row Victor Comptat and back row Travis Larsen from the San Diego Legion. Both players have arrived in Tukwila and are immediately available to their new club. Terms of the exchange have not been made public. It’s the fourth Major League Rugby side for …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs Houston SaberCats
Rounding out Saturday’s action is the second half of the double-header at The Snake Pit. Rugby ATL will roll out the red carpet for the Houston SaberCats for a late-season first as the two sides have never before squared off, the 2020 campaign being cut short two months before their …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Part one of a double header at Lupo Family Field on Saturday sees the Toronto Arrows tabbed as hosts against NOLA Gold. The two are entering in very different places with the former out of the playoff race and the latter desperate for a win to stay in it. Toronto …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Two sides closing in on Semi Final spots will clash in the first of five Major League Rugby games this weekend. After a brief stop in Queens, it’s back to Jersey City for Rugby United New York with the Utah Warriors making their way east from Salt Lake. This is …
Read More »Four more join up with Arrows for end of season
Make it seven reinforcements for the Toronto Arrows as they prepare for the final month of their 2021 campaign. Veteran prop Rob Brouwer has joined the team south of the border and there are three newcomers announced today – French prop Alexandre Janlin, Canadian lock Hank Stevenson, and Irish back …
Read More »Uruguay u20s earn respect in loss against South Africa u20s
Uruguay earned respect today against South Africa. The countries met in a u20s match; it was a round one contest in the Under-20 International Series. Argentina downed Georgia earlier on in the day in the tournament’s first match. South Africa u20s were 29-10 winners over Uruguay u20s. The home side …
Read More »Argentina u20s romp past Georgia u20s in Stellenbosch
Argentina claimed a massive win over Georgia this morning in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Los Pumitas were 82-10 winners over Georgia in game one of the Under-20 International Series. Argentina’s u20s scored twelve tries, eleven more than Georgia. Replacement hooker Bautista Bernasconi claimed a hat-trick while Iñaki Delguy and Ramiro Waisberg …
Read More »Brendan Rams and Phil Hanson return to Austin
The Austin Gilgronis have added two front rowers to their roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Both are names familiar to Austin fans – Brendan Rams and Phil Hansen. Rams played 14 games for Austin between the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He had initially re-signed with …
Read More »Women’s Eagles name star-studded roster for Tokyo
Women’s Eagles coach Chris Brown has named a star-studded roster to represent the USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Abby Gustaitis and Kris Thomas will act as co-captains for the side that looks capable of challenging for a medal at the games that begin on July 29. Alev Kelter and Lauren …
Read More »MLR Notes: International Call-ups and Playoff outlook
There are now five weeks remaining in the Major League Rugby regular season and the playoff race is reaching a fever pitch. Adding a wrinkle to the mix is the untimely July test window that will see more than 50 players called up to international sides. Players who are traveling …
Read More »Juan Martín González joins Pumas for July Internationals
Juan Martín González will join Los Pumas for the July Internationals. The uncapped flanker will do so to replace Tomás Lezana who continues to nurse a knee injury suffered while playing for the Western Force. The 20-year-old González is one of Argentina’s bright emerging talents. He was a stand-out performer …
Read More »Jaguares XV prop Federico Wegrzyn signs for Provence
Federico Wegrzyn has signed for Provence Rugby. The move is a two-year-deal that will see the Patagonian loose head prop playing in the PRO D2 while being coached by Mauricio Reggiardo. Wegrzyn moves to France from Los Jaguares XV. Provence Rugby will be his first foreign club. Wegrzyn is the second …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was another exciting week of action as the playoff race heats up. Utah’s magnificent – and slightly controversial – comeback win over San Diego was a highlight, so too the likely Eastern Conference Final preview between New York and ATL. There are some new names on our list today, …
Read More »Arrows summon Reinforcements to cover call-ups
The Toronto Arrows have signed three players to help fill the gaps set to arise from international call-ups. Sam Malcolm returns from Japan, with Welsh hooker Joe Tomlinson and Canadian international flanker Ollie Nott also join. Two further arrivals are set to be confirmed next week. Malcolm, 25, is a …
Read More »Women’s Eagles squad named for 3-week training camp
USA Women’s Eagles coach Rob Cain has named 43 players to take part in an extended training camp that will begin on Thursday, June 17, and run through Sunday, July 11. The National Training Center at Glendale’s Infinity Park will house the camp that will feature daily sessions. A fall …
Read More »Argentines in Europe: 2021 All-Stars
The 2021 European club season is almost over. Teams are now either in the play-offs or turning their attention to the 2021-22 season. Argentine players featured across all of Europe’s elite leagues. There was also no shortage of names competing in the lower divisions. Those competing were included both established …
Read More »Romania name 40-man roster for tests vs Argentina and Scotland
Romania has named a 40-man roster for the July Internationals. The Oaks will play two test matches on home soil in July. The first is against Argentina on July 03 and the second against Scotland on July 10. Both test matches will take place in Bucharest. The 40-man roster is …
Read More »Big names missing from Canada squad for UK tour
Canada will travel to the UK without several of their top professionals next month. A 30-man squad was unveiled on Monday with two more to be added pending fitness tests. Both are expected to be loose forwards. LA’s Corey Thomas and Toronto’s Siaki Vikilani each suffered knocks on the weekend. …
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