International competition this weekend saw three matches played involving Americas test teams. These three fixtures were the opening round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Despite there being three games only one counted towards rankings points. The May 06 2018 Americas Rankings have been updated accordingly. Brazil’s 28-12 home win …
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Hong Kong Win RWC Qualifier
Hong Kong began their RWC qualifying series with a win. They downed Malaysia 67-8 in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to go to top spot in the qualifiers. The match was the second in the Asia Rugby Championship following on from South Korea’s 35-10 win over Malaysia last weekend. Both Hong Kong …
Read More »Guatemala To Host 2018 Sudamericano 4 Naciones B
Guatemala are to host the 2018 Sudamericano 4 Naciones B. The rebranded competition is the new South American B Championship with Guatemala being joined by Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuela. Both Costa Rica and Guatemala are involved as a result of being promoted from the South American C Championship last …
Read More »Perpignan Earn Promotion to Top 14
Perpignan have earned promotion to the Top 14. The Catalans won the Pro D2 Final today, downing Grenoble 38-13. In doing so Perpignan are back into France’s elite after four years of playing in the second division. The Catalans are seven time French champions. They won their titles in 1914, …
Read More »Raptors edge Warriors in Zions Bank battle
Two late tries pulled the Glendale Raptors from the jaws of defeat as they edged the Utah Warriors 36-29 at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday. The result leaves Glendale as the only unbeaten team and four points clear atop the Major League Rugby table. The Raptors came in as significant …
Read More »Brazil Silence Chile in São Paulo
In what was their biggest win over Chile, Brazil silenced Chile in São Paulo this evening. The 28-12 win was an opening round match in the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. The competition replaced the former South American ‘A’ Championship. In the 2017 South American ‘A’ Championship Chile downed Brazil …
Read More »Argentina XV Overwhelm Paraguay
The Argentina XV overwhelmed Paraguay this afternoon, winning 64-3 in Asunción. The match was an opening round fixture in the Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The tournament has replaced the former South American A Championship. In Asunción the Argentina XV scored 10 tries, doing so without conceding any. They were the …
Read More »Uruguay XV Win in Medellín
The Uruguay XV opened their Sudamericano 6 Naciones A campaign today, winning in Medellín. The 26-5 victory saw some impressive tries scored and also a committed effort from the hosts. A strong early start from Uruguay saw Andrés De León scoring. The flyhalf’s try was converted by right winger Federico Favaro. …
Read More »Bolivia Joins Sudamérica Rugby
Bolivia has joined Sudamérica Rugby, effective immediately. The Federation Boliviana de Rugby (FBR) has been officially accepted by Sudamérica Rugby as an associate member. The landlocked South America country is the final South American country to join the regional governing body. Bolivia joins Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, …
Read More »Last-gasp try lifts Legion over SaberCats
A Tony Purpura try in stoppage time secured a remarkable 35-32 victory for the San Diego Legion over the Houston SaberCats at Torero Stadium on Friday. The two teams went shot-for-shot for more than 80 minutes in a thrilling match that saw the lead change hands an incredible seven times. …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Glendale Raptors
The Utah Warriors opened their Major League Rugby account in San Diego last weekend and though they couldn’t get the win, they did come away with a bonus point and the feel-good factor of ending the game on a high. On Saturday they host the league-leading Glendale Raptors at Zions …
Read More »Rounsefell Cup Preview – UBC Thunderbirds vs UBCOB Ravens
The biggest trophy in BC men’s rugby will be contested on Saturday when the three-time defending champion UBC Thunderbirds take on some familiar faces in the UBC Old Boy Ravens with the Rounsefell Cup on the line. Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium will host BC Rugby Finals day, with nine games in …
Read More »Match Preview – Colombia vs Uruguay XV
The first match of the new Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ competition will take place in Medellín where Colombia host the Uruguay XV at the Estadio Cincuentenario on Saturday. Having already qualified for the World Cup, neither Uruguay nor Argentina will enter test sides in the new South American Championship, allowing …
Read More »Match Preview – Brazil vs Chile
One of the hottest rivalries of modern times in the Americas is set to continue on Saturday. Brazil host Chile at the Estádio do Canindé in the opening round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. It’s the only full test match of the first round and one of only four during …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Houston SaberCats
The San Diego Legion host the Houston SaberCats at Torero Stadium on Friday evening in the second of three Major League Rugby games this weekend. San Diego earned their first win at home against the Utah Warriors on Sunday and must front up again on only four days rest against …
Read More »Nations Cup Fixtures Announced
The fixtures have been announced for next month’s Nations Cup competition. The World Rugby tournament will take place at the Estadio Parque Artigas near Montevideo, Uruguay June from 02-10. Competing will be Uruguay in addition to the Argentina XV, Emerging Italy and Fiji Warriors. The three visitors are the respective ‘A’ …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Chiefs vs Jaguares Match Highlights
The 11th match for Los Jaguares in the 2018 Super Rugby season took place earlier today. The Argentine side played away against the Chiefs, the 2012 and 2013 champions. The match brought to an end the team’s four match tour to Oceania. In what will go down as historic, Los …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 26 Preview
Week 26 of the Top 14 is the final round of the regular season. For this very reason all seven matches are to be played simultaneously. It is to ensure that no team goes into their match knowing the mathematical requirements they face. Only two clubs know their fate – …
Read More »Austin outpace New Orleans in Round Rock
Austin Elite celebrated their first official Major League Rugby home game on Thursday evening with their first win, not just in the regular season but as a franchise. A confident New Orleans side were left grasping for air as the home side pulled away in the final quarter to seal …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 22 Preview
The regular season of the English Premiership comes to a close on Saturday. Week 22 will be played with London Irish already confirmed as the bottom side. The Exiles have been relegated back to the second division for next season. With it being the final round all six matches are …
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