London Irish have agreed a partnership with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The deal sees the Exiles kit, matchday programs, website, and more sporting a Visit Cayman logo moving forward. Located in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a British territory and will hope the new advertisements will attract …
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San Diego taps Eddie Jones for consultancy role
The San Diego Legion have employed one of the world’s leading coaches in a consultancy role for the upcoming season. England’s supremo Eddie Jones will provide advice from afar for newly-appointed coaching duo Scott Murray and Zack Test. The former assistants were promoted to co-lead roles after the departure of …
Read More »Urdapilleta scores 16 points in win over Agen
Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 16 points in Castres’ win over Agen on Saturday. The Tarns were 26-22 away winners in the French south-western derby. The Argentine fly half lands four penalties and two conversions. Urdapilleta had a new teammate from the Americas. Canadian captain Tyler Ardron started in the second-row. In …
Read More »Imhoff opens Top 14 season with gift try vs Lyon
Juan Imhoff opened the new Top 14 season with a gift try against Lyon. The primmer Argentine winger touched down following a fumble from Noa Nakaitaci. The score was the first of three Racing 92 tries of the match. Racing 92 were 27-23 winners. Imhoff joined Racing 92 in 2011 …
Read More »Landajo darts over for Harlequins
Martín Landajo darted over to score for the Harlequins on Saturday. He scored a second half try in the team’s 41-27 home feat against Bath. He was joined by fellow former Puma Santiago García Botta who also featured from the bench. The USA was also represented with Paul Lasike also …
Read More »MacGinty stars as Sale Sharks down Leicester Tigers
AJ MacGinty impressed for the Sale Sharks on Saturday. His English Premiership side were 40-31 winners away over the Leicester Tigers. The USA Eagles fly half scored 19 points. They came in the form of four conversions, two penalties and a try. MacGinty has been in rampant form for the …
Read More »New Zealand name roster for Rugby Championship
New Zealand has named its roster for the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks roster is exclusively made-up of New Zealand based players. The Japanese-based Brodie Retallick is one instance of an elite player excluded from considerations. The All Blacks are now captained by Sam Cane. The Chiefs flanker replaces Kieran …
Read More »Creevy scores in away loss to Gloucester
Agustín Creevy scored a first half try on Saturday. He did so in what was a 36-23 away loss to Gloucester. The teams met in a round 18 clash of the 2019-2020 English Premiership season. The result sees Gloucester in 7th and London Irish in 9th place. Creevy’s try was …
Read More »Kanaloa Hawai’i falls short in MLR bid
Kanaloa Rugby will not be bringing Major League Rugby to Hawai’i in 2021. The league issued a formal statement on Friday afternoon confirming that the three-month negotiating period had expired without an agreement. MLR will proceed with 13 teams next season. While the league did not specify why no agreement …
Read More »Winning Top 14 debut for Tyler Ardron
Tyler Ardron was a winner in his Top 14 debut. His new club, Castres were 26-22 away winners over Agen. The match was a Week 1 fixture in the 2020-2021 season. In debuting in the Top 14 Ardron extends his footprint into further elite professional rugby. From 2013-2017 he played …
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