Week 13 is to be a busy round for (Major League Rugby (MLR) with four league matches. The fixtures are to be a two-two split over Saturday and Sunday with the Austin Elite having a bye. The opening fixture will be the San Diego Legion vs the Glendale Raptors. The …
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USA and Canada into Kitakyushu Quarter Finals
It was a perfect opening day for both North American teams at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The USA and Canada each won all three matches to top their respective pools and qualify for the Cup Quarter Finals that will take place later this evening. Two tries each from Alev Kelter and …
Read More »MLR Preview – Seattle Seawolves vs NOLA Gold
The most anticipated rematch of the season takes place at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening. Ranked No1 and No2 respectively heading in, the NOLA Gold will take on the Seattle Seawolves in hostile territory, with a 10-point victory over their hosts in their previous meeting at New Orleans. After a …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats
After the frustration of having their game against Austin postponed a week ago, the Toronto Arrows will welcome another team from Texas to York Alumni Field on Sunday afternoon. The Houston SaberCats had a torrid time against Seattle in the ill-fated AVEVA Stadium opener and now need to rebound on …
Read More »Changes to three upcoming MLR games confirmed
Three upcoming Major League Rugby fixtures have been hit with significant changes. Two have been necessitated by the choppy turf conditions at Houston’s AVEVA Stadium that saw scrums declared uncontested in the first half of the opening match at the new venue on Saturday. It’s hoped that the new surface …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Utah Warriors
Rugby United New York suffered just their second loss of the season and first ever at MCU Park last weekend. They’ll be looking to redeem themselves in front of the home faithful on Saturday evening when they host the Utah Warriors. Of note is that the evening is being dubbed …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Glendale Raptors
Two top-four teams will be seeking a definitive result in their second meeting of the season on Saturday. San Diego and Glendale finished in a dead heat at Infinity Park a month ago in one of the best games of the Major League Rugby season. Round two will take place …
Read More »RFU Championship – Week 21 Preview
The penultimate weekend of the RFU Championship is upon us but the ending is already confirmed. London Irish have defeated Richmond by 46-7 to clinch their spot in the Premiership next season. Bryce Campbell started in the midfield and scored a try in the bonus-point victory. Also just wrapping up …
Read More »Women’s Eagles aiming for Kitakyushu win
The USA was victory on their mind after sending a strong Women’s Eagles side to compete at the Kitakyushu Sevens tournament. Entering the tournament in 2nd place overall, the team will be lead once again by co-captains Nicole Heavirland and Lauren Doyle. Other stars named include six more WRWC 2017 …
Read More »Paquin returns for Canada in Kitakyushu
Dual-international star Karen Paquin will return to action for Canada at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The World Cup flanker and Olympic Bronze Medalist has not represented Canada since WRWC 2017 in Ireland, having just returned to the development squad in March from a long-term knee injury. Ghislaine Landry will make her …
Read More »Lamositele Starts European Champions Cup Semi Final
USA Eagles prop Titi Lamositele will start Saturday’s European Champions Cup Semi Final in Coventry, England. The 24-year-old will be the starting tight head for Saracens who play against Irish province Munster. Lamoistele is to be the only Americas player involved in the Champions Cup Semi Finals. His Argentine teammates …
Read More »Nations Championship in Danger
World Rugby’s desired world league, the Nations Championship is in danger. Recent meetings held in Europe to agree to the terms of the competition did not go well for World Rugby, reports Fermín de la Calle. for Revista 22. de la Calle writes that a meeting on Tuesday (April 16) …
Read More »Hourcade: Chilean Rugby is Social, Without Any Commitment
Former Head Coach of Argentina and current Head of Sudamérica Rugby High Performance, Daniel Hourcade has slammed Chilean rugby. Hourcade pulled no punches in declaring that “Chilean Rugby is Social, Without Any Commitment“. The declaration came in an interview with Ignacio Chans in Referí. His crude analysis of Chilean rugby …
Read More »Highlights: RWC 1987 Final
Tournament hosts New Zealand took-on France in the 1987 RWC Final. The fixture was the deciding match of the inaugural Rugby World Cup. It would be the first of two RWC Finals between the All Blacks and Les Bleus at Auckland’s Eden Park. With it being the first ever RWC …
Read More »Tucumán too good for Paraguay
Tucumán were far too good for Paraguay today, winning a friendly 95-8. The Northern Argentine province played at a great pace to run Paraguay ragged as former Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez watched on. Los Naranjas firmly controlled possession, forcing Paraguay to do little more other than defend throughout much …
Read More »Liga Sudamericana facing 2021 Start
South America’s professional league, the Liga Sudamericana de Rugby is facing a 2021 start. The competition had been planned to begin in 2020 but is now being pushed-back to begin in 2021 writes Ignacio Chans. While details have not yet been finalized it is noted that the league is to …
Read More »Anselmi To Take Charge of Sharks vs Reds
While there will be no match for Los Jaguares this weekend there will be a game for one Argentine man. Leading Americas referee Federico Anselmi is to take charge of this weekend’s Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Reds in Durban, South Africa. The match is to be the …
Read More »Jaguares Try Named as SR Play Of the Week
Lightening has struck twice as a Jaguares try was named as the Super Rugby Play Of the Week for the second week running. Last week Domingo Miotti’s second try against the Bulls was named as the Play of the Week. The move would ultimately see Los Jaguares defeating the Bulls …
Read More »Moroni Ruled Out Of Facing Brumbies
Matías Moroni has been ruled out of facing the Brumbies. The Jaguares outside center suffered a blow which caused a nasal obstruction and requires surgery. The medical staff estimate that Moroni will be ready to play again on Saturday May 04 against the Stormers. The 28-year-old has been a regular …
Read More »Argentina u20s Claim Famous Away Win over South Africa u20s
Less than two months out from hosting the 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship Los Pumitas have made history. Argentina’s u20’s claimed a famous away win over South Africa u20s this morning, doing so 34-33 in Stellenbosch. The match rounded off Los Pumitas’ three match tour of South Africa, giving …
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