In what was the 29th test match between Los Cóndores, and Los Yákares Chile powered past Paraguay to win 53-10, and in doing so claimed their first win of 2019. Paraguay’s one win over Chile was by 25-24 in Santiago. Today’s match-up was vastly different with Chile being the much …
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USA qualify for Olympics at London Sevens
The Men’s Eagles are headed back to the Olympics. A perfect opening day at the London Sevens earned a spot in the Quarter Finals for the USA and with it a guaranteed place among the top four finishers on the overall 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series table. The distinction is accompanied …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs Utah Warriors
Two teams travelling west from the mountains will meet at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening. Of course for the Seattle Seawolves it’s a return to home base after a win over Glendale, while the Utah Warriors depart Salt Lake following a frustrating defeat against San Diego. Seattle can clinch their …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Glendale Raptors
As the sun finally shows its face in the northern corners of Major League Rugby‘s reach, the pictures of Glendale’s win over Toronto in blizzard-like conditions seem even further detached from reality. The Raptors earned a shutout win in that calamitous affair but Sunday’s match against the Arrows is unlikely …
Read More »Argentina XV secure South American title by dominating Brazil
The Argentina XV secured the 2019 South American title by dominating Brazil. Played today in Belo Horizonte, the Argentina XV completed a shut-out 62-0 win to be crowned this year’s Sudamérica 6 Naciones A champions. Today’s win over Brazil completes a comprehensive campaign for the Argentina XV. The team not …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 18 Preview
The penultimate round of Major League Rugby (MLR) gets underway today. With the play-off’s equation remaining open there is plenty to look forward to this weekend. South American fans have plenty to look forward to with Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay all to have players involved. The opening fixture of week …
Read More »Argentina Name Preliminary Roster for Rugby World Cup
Argentina has named a preliminary roster for Rugby World Cup 2019. It contains 46 players with Head Coach Mario Ledesma including players who play in both England, and France. Named are six players who played in the European 2018-2019 season in either the English Premiership, or the Top 14. They …
Read More »Moyano double sets up Jaguares win in Sydney
A try scoring double from Ramiro Moyano set up a Jaguares win over the Waratahs in Sydney this morning. The 23-15 victory maintains Los Jaguares’ unbeaten record in Australia and places the Argentine side top of the South Africa, Super Rugby conference. The match started out slowly. So much so …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Paraguay vs Chile
In the third, and final, round of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A Paraguay play host to Chile. While neither side is in contention for the title the fixture will be fully capped, making it a vital game for both Paraguay, and Chile. Both Paraguay, and Chile go into Saturday’s match …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs NOLA Gold
The forecast is warm and sunny weather for Sunday’s match at Coney Island but the air will be thick with tension on top of the humidity. A loss for Rugby United New York would put them in a precarious position in the playoff race. In a slightly better position are …
Read More »Top 14 – Final Week Preview
The regular season of the Top 14 concludes on Saturday. With it being the final week of all matches are to be played simultaneously so as to give no team with any advantage in knowing what is required for them to make the play-off’s, qualify for the European Champions Cup …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Austin Elite
The first match of the penultimate weekend of the Major League Rugby regular season does not have any playoff implications but that does not make it any less compelling. An all-Texas derby at the new home of the Houston SaberCats – the AVEVA Stadium – sees Austin Elite desperate to …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Brazil vs Argentina XV
A year on from shocking the Argentina XV in Buenos Aires Brazil have the opportunity of playing at home against the same team. Will lightening strike twice with Os Tupis again completing a massive win? The Argentina XV will be looking to prevent a repeat at all costs. For them …
Read More »DTH van der Merwe starts for Glasgow in Pro 14 Final
DTH van der Merwe will start for Glasgow Warriors against Leinster in the Guinness Pro 14 Final on Saturday. The Canadian winger continues his comeback from shoulder surgery, having made a surprise early return in last weekend’s Semi Final victory over Ulster. Playing in a Guinness Pro Championship final is …
Read More »Sábato to win 50th Sevens Cap in London
Franco Sábato will play in his 50th HSBC Sevens Series event for Argentina in London this weekend. It comes seven years after the winger made his at the Edinburgh tournament in May 2012. The 29-year-old has since played in the 2016 Olympic Games and 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. Sábato …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Uruguay XV vs Colombia
History will be made on Saturday as Uruguay play home to Colombia for the first time in international rugby competition. The fixture will be the second between the Uruguay XV, and Colombia, and will see the home side with a chance of securing the Sudamérica 6 Naciones title. For the …
Read More »Canada set for final leg of Sevens Series
Canada has confirmed its final roster for the London Sevens, the penultimate event of the 2018-19 HSBC Series with only Paris yet to come. The two-day Twickenham tournament begins early Saturday morning for Canadian viewers. Taking over the reigns as interim coach is Henry Paul, who assumes direction of the …
Read More »Baker and Barrett back for Eagles
The Men’s Eagles will welcome back two of their star players in London this weekend as they attempt to put the finishing touches on Olympic Qualification. Perry Baker and Danny Barrett return from injury to take part in the penultimate round of the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series. Two-time World Player …
Read More »Rugby Expands Frontiers In Nación Tecla
The recent Nación Tecla Rugby Sevens event saw the sport continuing its expansion. Played in San Salvador last weekend Belize, Guatemala, and the home country of El Salvador competed in an international competition in which Belize play their first matches abroad. The Nación Tecla Rugby Sevens had both men’s and …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview – Waratahs vs Jaguares
Game three of Los Jaguares’ four match tour of Oceania will take place on Saturday. The Argentine side will play in Sydney, Australia against the Waratahs. With both teams in contention for the play-off’s it is a vital fixture of Super Rugby. The Waratahs are coached by former Crusaders, and …
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