A competitive contest went the way of Los Dogos on Friday. With home support to cheer them on, the Córdoba side withstood the ferocious sting of Os Cobras to claim a hard-fought victory. The 45-29 win was come-from-behind. The venom of Os Cobras attacked early. Ariel Rodrigues sprinted into the …
Read More »Selknam and Black Lion put on epic as Chile and Georgia eye World Cup
In a special intercontinental contest Selknam and Black Lion went head-to-head on Friday. The match was between a team from Chile and a team from Georgia. These are teams from Super Rugby Americas and the Rugby Europe Super Cup respectively. In what was an epic contest Black Lion finished 33-30 …
Read More »Houston signs English academy duo Abgongbon and Ojo
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …
Read More »Americas Players Secure European Semi Finals
The final four of Europe have been decided. This weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup played. Americas players were involved in winning efforts. CHAMPIONS CUP United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster went into their home Semi Final as firm favorites. They did not …
Read More »Black Lion romp past Dogos
Black Lion romped to a big win over Los Dogos on Saturday Played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay the Georgian team were dominant throughout the opening half but the teams each scored 19 points after the interval. The Georgians won the contest 75-19. The two-time reigning champions of …
Read More »MLR Notes – Dallas delight, Meyer suspended, Injury updates
Dallas have finally broken their duck. Their unsightly run of 22 consecutive defeats is now behind them. Previous record-holders Austin first recorded a draw (after 20 straight losses) before getting their win. The Jackals skipped straight to the victory. Some of the numbers from those 22 defeats: 276 points scored, …
Read More »Raptors and Cobras put on a classic Slobber-knocker in Colorado
In entertainment terms it was quite simply the best game of the Super Rugby Americas 2023 season thus far. Os Cobras and the American Raptors put on a slobber-knocker in Colorado. Os Cobras survived to defeat the Raptors 43-40 in a classic on Sunday. There was some exciting rugby played …
Read More »Yacare hold off Selknam to move into Top 4
Yacare put on a good performance in front of their home supporters. Played at the home of Paraguayan rugby, the Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Yacare were 21-11 winners. The outcome is that Yacare move into the top 4 while Selknam drop out to now occupy 5th position. The home …
Read More »Comprehensive victory for Canada over USA in Spain
Canada opened the Pacific Four tournament with a comprehensive 50-17 victory over the USA on Saturday afternoon. Played at the neutral venue of Madrid, it was the 8th consecutive success for the Canadians against their North American rivals and left no doubt as to who was the better side with …
Read More »Pampas end Peñarol’s unbeaten streak at La Catedral
Peñarol’s unbeaten streak in Super Rugby Americas 2023 is over. Los Pampas celebrated an important result. The Buenos Aires team defeated the Uruguayans 20-19 on Wednesday at La Catedral. The outcome means Los Dogos retain top spot of the standings with half of the season over. Having won all of …
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