A last-gasp try from Olive Kilifi against his former team gave the Utah Warriors a 29-28 win over the Seawolves on Sunday. Seattle fans were left heartbroken as they watched a 28-15 second half lead slip away in the final quarter. Utah crossed the line just two minutes into the …
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Free Jacks hold off Old Glory in wild try-fest
The New England Free Jacks held on to claim a 38-34 victory over Old Glory DC at Union Point Stadium on Sunday. Fans were treated to a thrilling match that went down to the final play and featured a dozen tries split evenly between the two sides. An early penalty …
Read More »Legion a step ahead of Arrows in Marietta
The San Diego Legion earned their third consecutive victory with a well-earned 40-30 result against the Arrows at Lupo Family Field on Sunday. Toronto managed to stay in touch until the final quarter when the visitors pulled away. Joe Pietersen landed two penalties in the opening minutes to give the …
Read More »ATL underline title credentials with tough away win over NOLA Gold
Rugby ATL underlined their MLR title credentials this evening. The Atlanta side were 8-7 winners over NOLA Gold. In what seemed like a test match at times, Rugby ATL were 8-7 winners. The result extends ATL’s winning streak to six matches. It also keeps them at the top of the …
Read More »Austin retains Texas Cup with second half surge in Houston
The Texas Cup will spend the rest of the year in Austin as the Gilgronis defeated the Houston SaberCats 28-9 at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. It was a sluggish match that needed a second wind from the visitors to pull away in the final quarter. After a stagnant opening …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Utah Warriors
Closing out the weekend is a Western Conference clash between the Seattle Seawolves and Utah Warriors at Starfire Stadium. The two sides collided at Herriman in April with the visitors stealing an upset win. The Warriors will be looking to return the favor in Tukwila. Despite being an even 5-5 …
Read More »Benjamín Urdapilleta is the Top 14 season top point scorer
Benjamín Urdapilleta is the Top 14 season top point scorer. The Argentine scored 323 points for the season, including 28 points in the final round. He was one of only two players to surpass 300 points for the 2020-2021 season. The second highest point scorer was Joris Seconds. He has …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Old Glory DC
The New England Free Jacks host Old Glory DC in the second of three Sunday offerings from Major League Rugby. Both sides are on the outside looking in to the Eastern Conference playoff picture and another loss would reduce their hopes from slim to none. Their only previous meeting was …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada guides Stade Français into Top 14 play-off’s
Gonzalo Quesada has guided Stade Français into the Top 14 play-off’s. The team will compete in the play-off’s for just the second time in twelve years. The previous time was in 2015 when Quesada took the team to the French national title. Quesada subsequently coached Biarritz before joining Los Jaguares. …
Read More »Perpignan earn promotion to Top 14 with two Rosario Pumas
Perpignan are the 2021 Pro D2 champions. The Catalans were comprehensive winners in the final today against Biarritz. The 33-14 win sees Perpignan earning promotion to the Top 14. It sees two Pumas from Rosario securing their places in France’s elite league next season. Perpignan will trade places with Agen. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs San Diego Legion
It seems like an age since the Toronto Arrows faced the San Diego Legion. In fact it’s now ticked over two years since they last met at Lamport Stadium. Neither side have played a single match at their home venue this season and their similarly high preseason expectations have undeniably …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Rugby ATL
The second of two Saturday night offerings sees the Gold welcoming Rugby ATL to New Orleans. It’s the last game of the regular season scheduled at The Gold Mine and one of enormous importance in the playoff race with NOLA just six points back of the Eastern Conference leaders with …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Austin Gilgronis
The Texas Cup will be on the line in Houston on Saturday evening as the SaberCats host the Austin Gilgronis at AVEVA Stadium. It’s fair to say the home side will be keen to make amends for the last rendition, when the AG’s trounced the Cats 26-nil in Austin on …
Read More »Free Jacks sign former Seattle hooker Stephan Coetzee
The New England Free Jacks have signed former Seawolves hooker Stephan Coetzee for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He had initially re-signed for a third season in Seattle but left the club in March for reasons unknown. Coetzee, 29, had been the first choice No2 since …
Read More »Harry McNulty departs LA to prepare for Olympics
Harry McNulty has departed the LA Giltinis to join up with the Ireland Sevens squad for their build-up to the Tokyo Olympics. He is one of 25 players split between two teams that will be competing against Great Britain in an exhibition series this weekend. Having signed on with the …
Read More »MacGinty named captain of 30-man Men’s Eagles roster
USA Men’s Eagles coach Gary Gold has named AJ MacGinty as captain for the July internationals. The Sale Sharks flyhalf will lead a 30-man roster packed with 22 Major League Rugby players. The Eagles will face England on July 4 in London and and Ireland six days later in Dublin. …
Read More »Infinity Park to host USA vs Canada RWC Qualifier on September 11
Glendale, Colorado’s Infinity Park will be the setting for a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier on Saturday, September 11. The venue will play host to the second of two RWC qualifiers between the USA and Canada. The two North American countries join five South American countries in the Americas RWC …
Read More »Former Sunwolves flanker Dan Pryor signs for Legion
Another forward with significant Super Rugby experience is heading to the San Diego Legion. Dan Pryor has joined the club for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old flanker – older brother of Rugby United New York’s Kara Pryor – arrives from a three-year stint in …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Argentina – June 03, 2021
Argentina qualified automatically for RWC 2023. Los Pumas will compete in Pool D alongside England, Japan, and qualifiers from Oceania and the Americas. The Americas 2 side could be from North America or South America. As such, this edition of World Cup Watch – Argentina should be of interest to …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
This past weekend saw some decisive results that advanced the playoff hopes for some and dashed others. Individually it was a mix of offensive genius and defensive bravery. ATL’s inspirational win over LA sees them rewarded with four selections. 1 – Chance Wenglewski (Rugby ATL) Put in a superb shift …
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