RWC 2019 broke broadcast viewing records. World Rugby has confirmed that the Japan hosted tournament was the sport’s most watched event of all-time. This included 857 million viewers from around the world or a 26% increase from England and Wales 2015. Among the feats that RWC 2019 achieved are that …

Friday’s SLAR match between the Olímpia Lions and Corinthians is to be played behind close doors. The decision to take precautions comes following the confirmation of coronavirus in Paraguay. It has seen schools suspended for fifteen days. The decision means that the historic first ever professional rugby match in Paraguay …

The most competitive weekend in Major League Rugby history made for some similarly difficult selections. In many cases little separated those selected from honorable mentions. Such parity only ads to the intrigue in what promises to be a captivating race towards the playoffs. There are still 11 regular season games …

Canada u20 center Quinn Ngawati has left the Pacific Pride program in Victoria after signing with the Toronto Wolfpack. It will be the 20-year-old’s second stint with the professional rugby league club, first joining in 2017 before returning to rugby union in 2018. An imposing figure at 6’4″ (1.94m) who …

Olímpia Lions have added former Pumitas prop Gonzalo Hughes to their SLAR roster. The 21-year-old from Jockey Club Córdoba played four matches as a replacement for Argentina at the 2018 World Rugby u20 Championship in France. His nationality is particularly notable in this instance. Just two weeks ago the Paraguayan …

Blaine Scully has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 32. The USA’s captain at Rugby World Cup 2019 ends a career that saw the Sacramento native win 54 test caps for the Eagles while enjoying six years as a professional at the highest levels of European rugby. …

Santiago Socino has been suspended for foul play. He was a replacement hooker for Los Jaguares against the Sharks this past Saturday. He was cited for stomping and found guilty. He will now be unavailable for the remaining matches in March. He can play again as of April 05. His …

Long-time Canadian international Matt Evans has confirmed his retirement from the sport at the age of 32. The Cornish Pirates winger will move upstairs from the playing roster with immediate effect having been appointed Team Manager of the RFU Championship club. A gifted footballer who started tests in five different …

The Women’s Eagles will host the Barbarians for a second time as the first half of a May 3 double-header in San Diego. Torero Stadium will host the rematch of last year’s thrilling contest ahead of the Major League Rugby fixture between the Legion and the Austin Gilgronis. Formed in …

A wild and entertaining game at the Shrine on Airline saw the NOLA Gold taking a 31-22 victory over the New England Free Jacks on Saturday afternoon. Both teams would score four tries with the accurate goal kicking of Carl Meyer proving the difference. Click here to access the complete …