In the feature match of the opening round of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A Chile play host to the Uruguay XV in Santiago. The two countries join Argentina in being the traditional top three in the continent and the regular three in the former top tier of the competition. Changing …
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Sudamérica Preview – Colombia vs Argentina XV
History will be made on Saturday as senior men’s international competition begins between Colombia and Argentina. For the first time ever there will be a match between Los Tucanes as the Argentina XV, the national ‘next of XV’ of Argentina. Colombia go into the match with a strong Tucanes line-up. …
Read More »Hassler returns to rugby, signs for Seawolves
Nine months after announcing he was stepping away from professional rugby, Jeff Hassler is back. The former Ospreys star was set to join Harlequins in August before his decision. He will now suit up for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby. At 27 years of age, Hassler still has …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Paraguay vs Brazil
In the opening round of the 2019 Sudaméricana 6 Naciones A Paraguay play host to Brazil in Asunción. With heavy investment into the Brazilian test side Os Tupis have shot up the Americas and World Rankings and are very much a team to watch carefully for the next RWC cycle. …
Read More »Lamositele starts biggest game in European Club Rugby
Washington State’s Titi Lamositele has been named as the starting tight head prop from Saracens who face Leinster on Saturday in the biggest game in European Club Rugby, the 2019 Champions Cup Final. Taking place in Newcastle, England on Saturday the 24-year-old will play opposite Irish veteran Cian Healy. From …
Read More »Arrows bowl over Austin and into playoff picture
A bonus point 24-13 win over Austin Elite on Thursday evening saw the Toronto Arrows jump into third overall with a chance to move up again on Sunday. Glendale, Seattle, and New York are suddenly all behind the Canadian outfit though the latter two have a game at hand. Toronto …
Read More »Canada to play Leinster in World Cup Warm-Up at Hamilton
Canada has secured a fixture against one of Europe’s top club sides as part of their build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field will again play host to international rugby as Leinster arrives on Saturday, August 24. The 24,000 seat stadium last housed Canada …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview: Highlanders vs Jaguares
Los Jaguares’ four match tour to Oceania begins on Saturday. At 2:15am Argentine time the national Super Rugby franchise will take-on the Highlanders in Dunedin, New Zealand. The match marks the first time that the Highlanders have played host to Los Jaguares. The home side goes into the match with …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Austin Elite
The first match postponement in Major League Rugby history will come to a resolution on Thursday evening when the Toronto Arrows host Austin Elite at York Alumni Field. Both teams enter the match on short rest having played on the weekend, and the Arrows will face another match just three …
Read More »Referees Assigned for Sudamérica 6 Naciones A
The referees have been assigned for the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. Beginning on Saturday, May 11 six countries will compete in the annual top tier level of the South American Championship. The competition’s nine matches are to be refereed by officials from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. They are to be …
Read More »Ardron at lock for Chiefs against Sharks
Tyler Ardron will play lock for the Chiefs when they host the Sharks at FMG Stadium on Saturday. The Canadian international has been in top form for the Super Rugby franchise this season, playing both second row and his preferred position of No8. The Chiefs have started to rebound after …
Read More »Blaine Scully leaves Cardiff for return home
Blaine Scully has opted to end his Cardiff Blues stay early, announcing on Wednesday that he would be returning home to the USA to focus on World Cup preparations and ‘the next experience’. An appearance in Major League Rugby has been speculated but the USA captain has not revealed his …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Toronto Arrows vs San Diego Legion
Two teams gunning for Major League Rugby playoff berths collided at Lamport Stadium in downtown Toronto on Sunday. It was the first time the Arrows had played at the venue, with the league-leading San Diego Legion their esteemed opponents in front of 3,000 partisan fans. Toronto handed Patrick Parfrey his …
Read More »Gustaitis called up to Eagles for Canada tourney
The Women’s Eagles show just one change to their squad for this weekend’s HSBC Sevens Series event in Langford. Dual-international Abby Gustaitis is called into the squad at the expense of Cheta Emba. Otherwise it’s business as usual for the team that finished third in Kitakyushu. Alev Kelter was in …
Read More »Canada ready to defend home turf in Langford
Canada’s Women’s Sevens team is ready to take to the field at the Langford event of the HSBC Sevens Series this weekend. Coming off their memorable win at Kitakyushu, coach John Tait has named an identical roster for the tournament that takes place in their own backyard at Westhills Stadium. …
Read More »Colombia confirms training squad for South American Championship
Colombia has confirmed a 44-man extended training squad for the South American Championship. Included are most of their top players but there are two significant absentees – incumbent captain Sebastián Mejia and emerging Agen second row Andrés Zafra. Nearly every player who was part of the historic Americas Rugby Challenge …
Read More »Kieran Crowley named Pro 14 Coach of the Year
Former Canada coach Kieran Crowley has been named Guinness Pro 14 Coach of the Year. The award is recognition of the historic success of Benetton Treviso this season, becoming the first Italian side to reach the knockout stages of the competition. This past weekend they nearly overturned Munster, the latter …
Read More »Arrows bolster pack with Luke Campbell
The Toronto Arrows will have a new face on their roster for Thursday’s re-scheduled match against Austin Elite. Canadian international Luke Campbell has arrived from James Bay in the BC Premier League to boost the loose forward stocks for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Campbell, 27, won …
Read More »RWC 2019 – The Competitors – South Africa
As two-time Rugby World Cup Champions, South Africa are among the giants of rugby both past and present. The Springboks have the means of defeating all opposition and are one of the few teams to have the longevity to get through the marathon that is a World Cup tournament. Unable …
Read More »One Americas Referee Appointed For RWC 2019
World Rugby has announced a panel of 23 referees for RWC 2019. Of them one is from the Americas though he is to act as an assistant official, meaning he will be a sideline referee rather than take control of a match from the middle. The leading official from the …
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