Los Jaguares were outclassed by the Crusaders this morning, losing 32-15 against the Christchurch-based franchise in New Zealand’s second largest city. The five tries to two defeat sees the South Americans ending their three-match New Zealand tour with zero competition points. Unlike the performances against the Blues and Hurricanes over …
Read More »Imhoff scores as Racing 92 reach first ever Euro Semi Final
Argentine flier Juan Imhoff scored today as Racing 92 reached a first ever European Semi Final, defeating the three-time running champions Toulon in Paris. The Puma winger’s try was the opening score of the match and the only try scored by Racing 92. The suburban Parisian climb was playing host to …
Read More »Wyles Try Puts Saracens in Champions Cup Semi Final
A second half try by Chris Wyles put Saracens into the Champions Cup Semi Final stage. The London-based club will take-on the Coventry-based Wasps in the first of two European Semi Finals on April 23. Saracens earned the right to compete in the Semi Final by defeating there Northampton Saints at …
Read More »Javelet’s winning try against New Zealand
Jessica Javelet scored a superb individual try just after coming on the field as a replacement against New Zealand on Day One at the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event in Atlanta. After looking cornered out wide, she cut back inside to fool the defense and scythed through the middle for …
Read More »Jaguares Fall Short against Hurricanes
The second of four away matches in as many weeks saw Los Jaguares Fall Short against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise was beaten 40-22, their largest loss to date. The home side converted a 21-12 half time lead into a six tries to three …
Read More »Pucará Prop in Brutal Assault on Opponent
Pucará prop Cipriano Martínez brutally assaulted San Albano second-rower Juan Masi in a URBA club match in Burazco on Saturday. The act could very well result in a life ban for Martínez. The incident was caught on camera and can be seen below. Pucará was shamed by the incident, posting the following …
Read More »Racing 92 developing market in Texas
French Top 24 giants Racing 92 is developing new markets with Texas set to benefit. The Parisian club has set up a partnership with Austin Huns in the Texan capital. The suburban Parisian club is currently home to Pumas Manuel Carizza and Juan Imhoff. The club is on track for …
Read More »Canada remembers great Hadley
A week to the day of the news of John Cannon’s unexpected passing, Canadian rugby fans got another shock when the word came on Saturday that former captain Norm Hadley had also fallen to an apparent heart attack at the age of 51. Despite winning relatively few senior caps – …
Read More »Wyles celebrates Saracens milestone
Chris Wyles may no longer be available to the US Eagles, but he continues to put in top performances with his long-time club Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. Saturday’s match marked the 200th time he has worn the club’s colours in a first class match. His 142 Premiership matches are …
Read More »Cejvanovic featured in World Rugby, CNN videos
Canadian forward Admir Cejvanovic has been receiving extra attention in recent days. After being featured in a World Rugby story and subsequent video, the Burnaby Lake no8 has now jumped into the mainstream with a short feature on CNN filmed at the Vancouver 7s. Born in Velika Kladuša, Bosnia, Cejvanovic …
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