The Glendale Raptors traveled to the West Coast on Saturday where the San Diego Legion awaited at Torero Stadium. Both sides had their sights on a playoff berth entering the match and with only four spots available and six teams within range, any slip up could cost a team their …
Read More »Landry, Paquin, Kelter named in Kitakyushu Dream Team
Three North American players have been included in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Kitakyushu Sevens. Cup Final winners Canada contributed captain Ghislaine Landry and Karen Paquin, with Alev Kelter the only selection from the Bronze-winning USA side. Landry’s outstanding tournament was capped by the tournament-winning try and conversion …
Read More »Campbell scores as London Irish return to Premiership
London Irish have secured their spot in the English Premiership for the 2019-20 season with one round to spare. The 46-7 win over Richmond on Friday assures that they will finish at the top of the Championship table as they now sit 8 points clear of Ealing, who they they …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Jaguares Try Named as SR Play Of the Week
Lightening has struck twice as a Jaguares try was named as the Super Rugby Play Of the Week for the second week running. Last week Domingo Miotti’s second try against the Bulls was named as the Play of the Week. The move would ultimately see Los Jaguares defeating the Bulls …
Read More »Argentina u20s Claim Famous Away Win over South Africa u20s
Less than two months out from hosting the 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship Los Pumitas have made history. Argentina’s u20’s claimed a famous away win over South Africa u20s this morning, doing so 34-33 in Stellenbosch. The match rounded off Los Pumitas’ three match tour of South Africa, giving …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves
It was an historic day in Houston on Saturday as the new home of the SaberCats – AVEVA Stadium – opened its doors for the first time. While it was billed as a soft opening, it gave fans a preview of what will soon be one of the premier venues …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Rugby United New York vs San Diego Legion
Two playoff contenders went toe-to-toe on Sunday at MCU Park. Rugby United New York were looking to continue their unbeaten home record but were facing a confident San Diego Legion side equally keen to move up the ladder. The misty weather and Coney Island backdrop made for an eventful afternoon. …
Read More »O’Leary drop goal wins game for Nottingham
A last-gasp drop goal from Shane O’Leary gave Nottingham a 32-31 road win over Coventry at Butts Park on Saturday. With time expired, the Canadian international calmly moved back into the pocket and slotted the kick under pressure from the onrushing defenders. It’s the latest in a series of match …
Read More »Bosch scores against Bristol
Argentina’s Marcelo Bosch was a try scorer on Saturday, crossing for Saracens against the Bristol Bears. The try came during a dramatic week for the RWC 2011, and 2015 center who announced his retirement from professional rugby will come at the end of the season. The 2019 English Premiership Final …
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