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Berchesi Takes Dax Into Play-Off’s

A strong performance from Felipe Berchesi took Dax into the Fédérale 1 play-off’s. The Uruguayan fly half scored 14 points in Dax’s away victory over Suresnes. His points consisted of a penalty, three conversions, and a try. The last of Berchesi’s 14 points came in the 68th minute. His final …

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Seawolves strike Gold in MLR classic

The Seattle faithful were treated to an instant classic at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening as the Seawolves edged the NOLA Gold 25-24. Despite being outscored four tries to one, the home side got the win thanks to the unerring boot of Brock Staller. The leading scorer in Major League …

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Chile Secure Home Test Against Romania

Chile have secured a home test match against Romania in June. To be played on Saturday, June 08 the home fixture for Chile is to be their first of two home June Internationals, the second being against Spain on June 15. Los Cóndores match against Romania will be played at …

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Cup glory for Canada in Kitakyushu

A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final of the Kitakyushu Sevens early Sunday morning. It’s Canada’s first HSBC Sevens Series Cup title since the Sydney Sevens in February 2017 and just their fourth since the Women’s Series began in …

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New York survive close call against Utah

Rugby United New York were pushed to the edge by the Utah Warriors but in the end came away with a bonus point 24-22 victory at MCU Park on Saturday evening. Three tries from the electric Warriors backline kept them close only to see New York’s forwards take charge in …

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San Diego hand Glendale record defeat

The San Diego Legion handed the Glendale Raptors their heaviest-ever defeat in Major League Rugby with a 46-15 win at Torero Stadium on Saturday. Glendale’s defense struggled to deal with the speed and clever moves of the San Diego attack. Joe Pietersen and Will Magie each knocked over routine penalty …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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