Game number six at Constellation Field for the SaberCats proved to be a fruitful one with nine tries in all for the home team against just one for the visitors. The Chicago side were flying under the Lions banner though also drawing players from other clubs such as the Griffins …
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Dominant second half sees USA defeat Canada
The USA scored 15 unanswered points in a dominant second half to claim a 29-10 win over Canada at Papa Murphy’s Park in breezy Sacramento on Saturday. A shaky first half saw just one score separating the two sides but it was the Eagles who regrouped and controlled possession in …
Read More »Argentina XV Overpower Chile in Ushuaia
The Argentina XV Overpowered Chile in Ushuaia, winning 57-12. The victory in Ushuaia not only saw the home side playing an entertaining brand of rugby but it also did so from the visitors. Chile had high and low points during the match. Indeed in just the second minute center Lucca …
Read More »Romania, Spain Win RWC 2019 Qualifiers
Romania and Spain won their respective RWC 2019 qualifiers today. Their victories see the two European countries edging closer to qualifying for RWC 2019 in Japan. For a complete look at countries who can still qualify for RWC 2019 click here. Romania humiliated Germany 85-6 while Spain pulled-off a shock …
Read More »Jaguares Fall to Bulls in Super Rugby Warm-Up Match
Los Jaguares Fell to the Bulls in a Super Rugby warm-up match. Played this afternoon in Pretoria, South Africa the Argentine franchise lost 21-12, being outscored by three tries to two. The performance was the first outside of Argentina under Mario Ledesma. In the prior outing Los Jaguares were pushed …
Read More »Match Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Chicago Lions
It’s game number six for the Houston SaberCats as their preseason schedule appears to be flying by. While other Major League Rugby teams are struggling to put a team on the field the Texan trendsetters have lined up the Chicago Lions for another exciting Saturday-night fixture at Constellation Field. The …
Read More »Uruguay come from behind to beat Brazil
Uruguay came back from a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat Brazil 27-18 in São Paulo on Friday evening. The win saved embarrassment for Los Teros after earning World Cup qualification just a week ago and ended Brazil’s five-match undefeated run at Pacaembu. Los Teros were firm favorites to overturn Brazil …
Read More »ARC Preview – USA vs Canada
The Americas Rugby Championship returns to its regular scheduling after seeing its first round broken up over two weekends to accommodate the Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series. Saturday’s Round 2 action will see the two North American rivals battle it out at Papa Murphy’s Park in Sacramento. After suffering …
Read More »Super Rugby Pre-season – Bulls vs Jaguares Preview
It is now a week out of the start of the Super Rugby season. With the clock ticking the teams are finalizing their details with an eye to beginning the competition strongly. The Bulls vs Jaguares is a pre-season match taking place on Saturday in Pretoria. For Los Jaguares the …
Read More »RFU Championship – Round 15 Preview
It’s very quiet in the Greene King IPA Championship this weekend as far as the Americas are concerned. With several players off on international duty for the Americas Rugby Championship it’s a minimal contingent named on team sheets for Friday and Saturday. Bedford Blues will host Jersey Reds at Goldington …
Read More »Eagles to play June tests in Denver and Houston
USA Rugby confirmed on Thursday the locations of their two home test matches for their June test series. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver will host the first on Saturday, June 9, with the second coming a week later at Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets to both matches will be …
Read More »Guinness Pro 14 – Week 14 Preview
Despite this weekend seeing just the second round of the Six Nations taking place, the long season requires week 14 of the Guinness Pro 14 to be squeezed in. The Celtic-Italian-South African League this weekend sees four Friday matches, two Saturday matches and one Sunday match. Jeff Hassler’s injury came …
Read More »Angus MacLellan set to join Utah Warriors
US Eagles prop Angus MacLellan will play for the Utah Warriors in the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old was surprisingly listed under the Utah banner when USA team for their Americas Rugby Championship match against Canada was announced, having been a long-time member of the Chicago Lions. A …
Read More »ARC Preview – Argentina XV vs Chile
Coming off losses in round one, the Argentina XV and Chile are looking for their opening wins of the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. They will have the opportunity of playing at the bottom of the world in the iconic Ushuaia. World Rugby Hall of Famer Felipe Contepomi has not held …
Read More »Aviva Premiership – Week 14 Preview
The Aviva Premiership returns this weekend. It does so for what is to be the Week 14 of the 2017-2018 season. A full round of matches are being played despite this weekend also seeing a full round of rugby being played in the Six Nations. Below is a preview covering …
Read More »Joe Taufete’e Signs Two-Year Extension With Worcester
USA Eagles hooker Joe Taufete’e has signed a two-year extension with the Worcester Warriors. It ensures the Californians playing future in the Aviva Premiership. The 25-year arrived at the Worcester Warriors in December 2016. His debut came in January 2017 against Brive in the European Challenge Cup. Having impressed he …
Read More »ARC Preview – Brazil vs Uruguay
Two unbeaten sides will kick off Round 2 of the Americas Rugby Championship on Friday evening when Uruguay travel to São Paulo to play Brazil. Os Tupis have won their last four matches at their spiritual home of the Estádio do Pacaembu which includes notable wins against Canada and Portugal. …
Read More »Visa delays force Seawolves to cancel Victoria match
Major League Rugby has hit its first speed bump. Late Wednesday evening its Seattle franchise, the Seawolves, were forced to pull out of a scheduled preseason match against the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide. The match was due to take place at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC, on Sunday afternoon. A …
Read More »Tennessee Flier to Earn 41st Cap for Scotland
Tennessee Flier Tommy Seymour is to earn his 41st cap for Scotland on Sunday. The Nashville native will start on the right wing at Murrayfield against France. Seymour is to be joined in the back-three by Stuart Hogg and Sean Maitland. The former Maori All Black, Maitland, is one of …
Read More »Callum Black signs for Worcester
US-eligible prop Callum Black has signed for Worcester Warriors. The 31-year-old, born in Washington DC, returns to Worcester after spending the last seven years in Northern Ireland with Ulster in the Guinness Pro Championship. Black will re-join the Warriors ahead of the 2018-19 Aviva Premiership season on a two-year contract, …
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