World Rugby’s recent launch of the Try and Stop Us campaign to promote Women’s Rugby has seen a series of videos from the global governing body. Of the videos one looks at South America. In a short 5 minute documentary World Rugby visited and profiled progress in São Paulo, Brazil; …
Read More »Bianca Silva on Brazil Women’s Rugby
One of the leading women’s players from South America is Bianca Silva. The Brazilian international has had a highly successful time as an international player and has been an inspiration to poor communities in her homeland. World Rugby recently spoke to Bianca Silva about Brazil’s Women’s Sevens season, and also …
Read More »Full Match – Old Glory DC vs Scotland u20
Old Glory DC’s second ever match was a Memorial Day fixture at Cardinal Stadium on Monday evening. It came against Scotland’s under-20 side, as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Rugby u20 Championship in Argentina. Getting their first starts for Old Glory were front rowers Khalid Williams and …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Toronto Arrows vs Glendale Raptors
The Toronto Arrows played host to the Glendale Raptors at their downtown venue of Lamport Stadium on Sunday. More than 2,700 fans showed up to take in the festivities and they were treated to an exciting game between two familiar foes. Toronto had won five games in a row entering …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Waratahs vs Jaguares
Los Jaguares continued their impressive season on Saturday, downing the New South Waratahs in Sydney, Australia. The win sees the Argentine side remaining undefeated in Australia in Super Rugby. Crucially victory over the Waratahs sees Los Jaguares taking one step closer to the play-off’s. The Gonzalo Quesada coached side lead …
Read More »Full Match – Old Glory DC vs Shannon RFC
Major League Rugby expansion side Old Glory DC played their first ever match against Irish club side Shannon RFC on Sunday. More than 2,300 fans showed up to take in the historic occasion, and were treated to an exciting if slightly spiky contest. Among those lining up for Old Glory …
Read More »MLR Full Match – NOLA Gold vs Houston SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats traveled to Gold Stadium in Marrero for the second time this season after their new home at AVEVA Stadium was deemed not ready for action. With the Gold pressing for first overall heading into the match, the SaberCats entered as heavy underdogs under interim coach Paul Emerick. …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Utah Warriors vs San Diego Legion
The Utah Warriors played host to the San Diego Legion on Saturday afternoon. A strong crowd at Zions Bank Stadium were treated to an entertaining match with the result in doubt until the final play. San Diego were absent several players including captain Joe Pietersen, with Tai Enosa starting at …
Read More »Sudamérica Highlights – Argentina XV vs Chile
In round two of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A the Argentina XV hammered Chile in Tucumán. The victory sees the Argentina XV remaining undefeated after two matches and well positioned to claim the title next Saturday away to Brazil. The team which played Chile was changed to that from round …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Hurricanes vs Jaguares
Los Jaguares’ historic win over the Hurricanes saw the Argentine Super Rugby side ticking off the third, and final, North Island Super Rugby team. Following the 2018 wins over the Chiefs, and Blues Los Jaguares have now completed the treble. As impressive a fact as the treble certainly is the …
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