The 2023 Major League Rugby preseason officially got underway on Friday afternoon. It was the first MLR game played in the state of Michigan, pitting the Toronto Arrows against the New York Ironworkers at the indoor venue of the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton. Few details have been made …
Read More »Women’s Eagles fly past Great Britain into Sydney Semis
The USA have advanced to the Women’s Cup Quarter Finals at the Sydney Sevens after a strong performance against Great Britain. Tries from Naya Tapper and Kristi Kirshe secured a lead that would not be relinquished in a 10-5 victory. It was a quick turnaround in form for the Eagles, …
Read More »Americas shut out of Men’s Cup Quarters in Sydney
No Americas teams have reached the Cup Quarter Finals of the Sydney Sevens. It represents a stark reversal in fortunes after the 1st and 3rd-place finishes respectively for Argentina and the USA just a week ago in Hamilton. Just two wins were shared between the four Americas teams in the …
Read More »World Cup Place in doubt for Suspended Iván Nemer
Dark clouds surround the playing future of Italian bright spark Iván Nemer. The Argentine prop fit in well at Benetton and quickly earned a call-up to the test team. His name was not on the recent Italian roster announcement for the 2023 Six Nations with the reason now known. As …
Read More »O ex Puma Maximiliano Bustos é treinador de forwards dos Cobras
Maximiliano Bustos é o treinador de forwards dos Cobras. Aos 36 anos, o argentino Maximiliano “Chinchu” Bustos é o novo reforço da comissão técnica dos Cobras, encabeçada pelo treinador interino e diretor técnico neozelandês Josh Reeves. Bustos ou Chinchu comandou o tradicional Estudiantes de Parana, da Argentina. O ex pilar …
Read More »MLR Preseason – One game added, one cancelled
The Major League Rugby preseason match scheduled to take place in Houston on Saturday between the SaberCats and the Gold has been cancelled. NOLA are unable to field a side this weekend, with several players dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Houston will be hosting an open practice and a …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Fijian lock Jale Railala
The San Diego Legion have confirmed the return of Jale Railala. A late arrival during the 2022 campaign, the 26-year-old Fijian lock will be available for the entirety of the new season. Railala debuted in San Diego’s 11th game of the season and would then appear in their 7 remaining …
Read More »South Africa to host u20 World Championships in 2023 and 2024
South Africa is to host back-to-back u20 World Championships in 2023 and 2024. World Rugby confirmed the decision in an announcement that also included pools for the 2023 tournament. The Americas’ giant, Argentina, join South Africa, Italy and Georgia in Pool C of the 2023 u20 World Championship. South Africa …
Read More »Justin Basson makes unexpected return to ATL
Justin Basson will be playing for Rugby ATL this season after all. The 28-year-old lock had initially departed the side to join the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. After five appearances, however, he has now returned to Atlanta for a second Major League Rugby campaign. Last season saw Basson …
Read More »World Cup Radar – CHILE – January 25, 2023
In less than nine months time Los Cóndores will be competing at Rugby World Cup. RWC 2023 will be the first involving Chile. The South Americans are the first new competitor since Russia qualified for RWC 2011. Chile’s involvement is hugely significant for the sport in the country and in …
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