Axel Müller scored his latest try of the season, doing so in West Ireland against Connacht on Saturday. The 2016 Argentine Olympian scored the opening try for Oyonnax in their final round fixture of the European Challenge Cup. The visitors from France were no match for Connacht in Galway. The …
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Axel Müller beat the tackle of French winger Gabriel Lacroix to score this past weekend. The try came in a round 15 Top 14 match in which Oyonnax had home advantage against the in-form La Rochelle. Müller scored in the left corner, breaking through the would-be-tackle of Lacroix. It was …
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It’s another edition of some of our choice picks from elsewhere in the cyber-world. Most of the articles touch on topics related to the Americas but not all. In this installment there are pieces on Major League Rugby, contract negotiations, player development, mental illness, life as a professional, Argentina’s woes, …
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Rugby Canada has confirmed an historic multi-year agreement with CBC Sports to broadcast their national sevens programs. The deal, which began with last weekend’s Dubai Sevens, will see CBC Sports live stream the HSBC Sevens Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens on both their website and mobile app, as well …
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The Seattle Seawolves have signed an Olympian. Eagles 7s forward Garrett Bender will join the team for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old has spent the last four seasons with the Eagles residency program in Chula Vista, playing in 24 tournaments on the HSBC Sevens Series while also …
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Former All Blacks are being targeted to play for Tonga vs Argentina and the USA in Rugby World Cup 2019. In an effort to improve their chances in Pool C Tonga is looking to capture players through the Olympic loophole. Head Coach Toutai Kefu told Radio New Zealand that he …
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Canadian rugby could be on the verge of a significant milestone on November as a joint announcement last week confirmed an initiative to hold a Canadian Men’s University Rugby Championship in November of this year. The event is set to be hosted by Guelph University, located approximately 100 km west …
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It’s another installment of rugby writing from elsewhere across the interwebs. Some required reading on the current USA Rugby situation, the Pro12/14 expansion, Super Rugby, Major League Rugby, the Aviva Premiership, coaching advice, inspiration, and yes, even a little Games of Thrones. The Case for Change – by Pat …
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An Olympic Gold Medal winner is heading to Houston. The Strikers have announced the capture of Fijian sevens captain Osea Kolinisau. With two HSBC Sevens Series titles and more than 1000 career points scored, the 31-year-old is one of his country’s most decorated players of all time. Previously seen as …
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Oyonnax have snapped up Axel Müller. The 2016 Olympian has joined the recently promoted Pro d2 club for the 2017-2018 Top 14 season. The 23-year-old Müller has signed for Oyonnax on loan from Toulon. The deal will see him remaining in the Top 14 but playing for Oyonnax in the upcoming …
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