Day One of the Perth Sevens was historic for Uruguay. Los Teros Sevens overcame heavyweights Fiji and New Zealand to go top of Pool C with one round remaining. Uruguay’s win over Fiji was just the second ever while the victory over New Zealand marked the first time that Uruguay …
Read More »USA Hot and Cold on Day One of Perth Sevens
The USA Men’s Eagles were hot and cold on Day One of the 2025 Perth 7’s. The United States had one win and one defeat in Western Australia with the final scorelines being identical in the two fixtures. The USA Eagles fell 24-19 to South Africa but rebounded to defeat …
Read More »Thalia Costa Makes Sevens History in Perth
Thalia Costa made history at the Perth 7’s. The 27-year-old Brazilian became her country’s first player to reach the mark of 100 tries on the World Rugby Sevens Circuit. Day one of the tournament in Western Australia saw Brazil facing New Zealand and Japan. Costa entered the tournament on 98 …
Read More »Uruguay Overcome Fiji for Dream Start in Perth 7’s
Against the odds, Los Teros 7’s were 24-17 winners over Fiji on Friday. An Uruguayan victory appeared out of the question after Fiji went out to a 17-0 lead. However, the South Americans went out their work and successfully defeated Fiji for the second time in history. Uruguay’s win featured …
Read More »Late score gives Drua win over LA in Lautoka
A late try from Fijian flanker Motikiai Murray gave the Drua a 33-26 win over RFC Los Angeles in preseason action at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Friday. The historic first-ever clash between teams from Major League Rugby and Super Rugby Pacific provided no shortage of entertainment. It was the …
Read More »Nafi Ma’afu signs two-year extension with Biarritz
Nafi Ma’afu will be staying in France for at least the next two years. As first reported by French media outlet Sud Ouest, the 25-year-old has signed an extension with Pro D2 side Biarritz that runs through the 2026-27 season. He had been linked with a potential move to Bayonne …
Read More »History Maker Nicolás Sánchez Hangs Up His Boots
History maker Nicolás Sánchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at Rugby World Cups, Argentina’s all-time top point scorer, the man who scored all 25 of Argentina’s …
Read More »Tomás Lavanini’s uncapped brother signs contract in France
Federico Lavanini will join his brother, Tomás Lavanini, in France. Colomiers Rugby approached the brother of the famous Puma and tabled a two year deal from 2025-2027. The deal was agreed to with Colomiers announcing the signing of Federico Lavanini until 2027. Tomás Lavanini is one the most capped Pumas. …
Read More »USA Men’s 2025 Player Pool Outlook – Forwards
The USA is now entering the vital World Cup qualification stage, and this coming Major League Rugby campaign will be of great interest to those hoping to crack the Eagles lineup. Head Coach Scott Lawrence handed test caps to 46 different players in 2024 and while he’ll want to narrow …
Read More »Women’s Eagles hold domestic trials ahead of World Cup
Sione Fukofuka has summoned 40 of the USA’s top domestic talents to attend a six-day training camp at Chula Vista this week. A number of capped players will be hoping to impress the Women’s Eagles selectors with an eye towards World Cup selection later this year. The group is heavily …
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