With only two games left in the regular season, the San Diego Legion will be aiming to take maximum points from their match against the Utah Warriors on Saturday evening. A slender one-point lead over second-place New Orleans is a poor buffer given the Gold have a game at hand, …
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Sudamérica Preview – Argentina XV vs Chile
A week after a convincing win in Medellín over Colombia the Argentina XV are looking to go 2-0 up in the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. Their opponents this weekend will be Chile, a team to have lost but competed strongly last Saturday against the Uruguay XV. Argentina XV Head Coach …
Read More »MLR Preview – Glendale Raptors vs Seattle Seawolves
It’s now or never for the Glendale Raptors. Last year’s finalists face a must-win scenario against the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday. A loss would put them on very shaky ground particularly given this is their final home game of the season. The good news is they enter the match well …
Read More »Sudamérica Preview – Brazil vs Uruguay XV
The international rivalry between Brazil, and Uruguay continues on Saturday. The neighboring countries have competed in great contests in recent years but on Saturday their match-up will take-on a new look with Uruguay’s next of XV, the Uruguay XV facing Brazil’s official test side. Brazilian Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has …
Read More »MLR Preview – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
Sitting just one point behind San Diego but with one game to spare, the NOLA Gold are looking in good shape to make the Semi Finals but cannot rest on their laurels against a Houston SaberCats side desperate to end their traumatic season in a better place than where it …
Read More »Leindekar and Bustos Moyano to clash in Pro D2 Semi Final
Manuel Leindekar will take another step towards a possible starting spot at the World Cup when he runs out for Oyonnax against Bayonne in the first Pro D2 Semi Final on Saturday. The giant Uruguayan lock has enjoyed a breakthrough season with USO, becoming first choice in the second half …
Read More »Seawolves secure Canada prop Jake Ilnicki
Just a week after confirming the signing of Jeff Hassler, the Seattle Seawolves have announced the addition of another Canadian international. Tighthead prop Jake Ilnicki has joined the club for the remainder of the 2019 Major League Rugby season and is set to debut in Saturday’s match against the Glendale …
Read More »Chance Wenglewski signs for ATL, on loan at RUNY
Rugby ATL officially has one player on their books. Atlanta’s Major League Rugby expansion side will feature US Eagles prop Chance Wenglewski on their roster when they begin play in the 2020 season. In the meantime he will spend the rest of the 2019 season on loan to Rugby United …
Read More »NOLA Gold sign Welsh prop Ross Davies
The NOLA Gold have added another front row player to their stable for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Having recently signed USA international Alex Maughan, the Gold have now acquired veteran Welsh prop Ross Davies from the Dallas Reds. At 35 years old, Davies is in the …
Read More »English Premiership – Final Week Preview
Saturday will see the final match day of the regular season of the English Premiership. With it being the last round all six matches will be played simultaneously at 12pm local time. The Semi Finals will take place on Saturday May 25 with Saracens and the Exeter Chiefs having home …
Read More »Cordero Wins Exeter Chiefs Player of the Year Award
Santiago Cordero has been voted as the Exeter Chiefs best player of the season. The Argentine fullback or wing won the award based on voting from his peers at the English Premiership club. Cordero’s try against Castres was also commended with it being deemed as the best score of the …
Read More »Matt Beukeboom signs senior deal with Montauban
Canadian international Matt Beukeboom has signed a two-year senior contract with French Pro D2 side Montauban. The 22-year-old departs Pau with one year remaining on his academy deal to take up the fully professional offer with an eye to getting first team experience next season. Beukeboom spent three seasons with …
Read More »Historic win for Jaguares over Hurricanes
An historic win by Los Jaguares over the Hurricanes has seen the Argentine franchise move into top spot of the South African Super Rugby conference. The result marked the first time the Wellington-based team has lost against the side from Buenos Aires. Los Jaguares’ determined effort this morning in the …
Read More »Ardron starts at No8 for Chiefs against Blues
Tyler Ardron will start at his preferred No8 position for the Chiefs when they play the Blues on Saturday. The Canadian international has split his time between the back row and second row this season but has proved an integral part of the starting lineup, missing only one game due …
Read More »van der Merwe makes early injury return for Glasgow
DTH van der Merwe will make a surprise return to the Glasgow Warriors lineup for their Guinness Pro 14 Semi Final match against Ulster on Friday. The Canadian winger had shoulder surgery in February and was due to miss the remainder of the season but will suit up for the …
Read More »MLR Full Match – NOLA Gold vs San Diego Legion
The top two teams on the Major League Rugby table went toe-to-toe on Saturday in an exciting match that delivered everything fans were hoping for. Both the NOLA Gold and the visiting San Diego Legion look likely to qualify for the Semi Finals but there is still seeding to play …
Read More »Facundo Isa to play for Barbarians against England
Facundo Isa has been added to the Barbarians squad to play against England in the Quilter Cup match on June 2 at Twickenham. The match will honor long-standing club president Micky Steele-Bodger, who passed away last week at the age of 93. It’s not the first time Isa has played …
Read More »New date for Houston vs Glendale, Free Jacks vs Arrows off
Saturday’s postponed Major League Rugby regular season match between the Houston SaberCats and Glendale Raptors has been officially rescheduled. Heavy rain and flooding in Houston led to the game at the AVEVA Stadium being called off. It will now be played on Wednesday, May 29, at 7:30pm local time. It’s …
Read More »Lamositele named Saracens Young Player of the Year
Titi Lamositele’s big week just got a little bigger. The US Eagles prop started for Saracens in the Champions Cup final against Leinster on Saturday, following in the footsteps of former international captain Chris Wyles to claim European rugby’s biggest prize in the 20-10 win. On Tuesday evening the London-based …
Read More »Free Jacks loan Leader and Thiebes to MLR clubs
The New England Free Jacks have continued their recent policy of loaning players to current Major League Rugby clubs. Having sent Sean McNulty to Rugby United New York and Ronan McCusker to Austin Elite, the Free Jacks have now lent captain Tadhg Leader to the NOLA Gold for the remainder …
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