Peñarol got the job done in Tucumán on Monday. The Uruguayans were 21-16 away winners over Los Tarucas. The tight contest was only decided with the full-time whistle; Los Tarucas had several try scoring opportunities in the final minutes. MATCH NOTES Early tries to Felipe Etcheverry and Santiago Civetta had …
Read More »New names on USA Men’s longlist ahead of RWC qualifiers
Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles longlist ahead of the international season. This year that includes World Cup qualifiers that will begin during the Pacific Nations Cup in August. On the list of 72 names are 21 players who have yet to appear in test rugby for the …
Read More »Free Jacks skewer Sharks at Fort Quincy
The New England Free Jacks looked back in championship form on Sunday afternoon, running riot in the second half to take a 43-6 victory over the visiting Miami Sharks. Paula Balekana led the way for the home side, the Fijian winger scoring three tries with flanker Jed Melvin also impressing …
Read More »Argentina Claim Podium Finish at Singapore 7’s
Argentina claimed a podium finish at the Singapore 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s recovered from a Semi Final defeat against Fiji to win the Bronze Final. Los Pumas 7’s fell 33-24 against Fiji at the Semi Final stage. The Flying Fijians outscored Argentina by five tries to four. Argentina scored first …
Read More »Hounds beat Legion in clash of conference leaders
The Chicago Hounds claimed victory in a full-blooded clash with the San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium on Saturday night. When the dust settled the Eastern Conference leaders stood just above their Western Conference counterparts, the final score reading 27-20 to the visitors. Noah Brown won the opening kickoff for …
Read More »LA upsets Houston in back-and-forth battle
RFC Los Angeles continued their run of good form with an impressive 24-22 upset over the SaberCats in Houston on Saturday night. A still breeze made for challenging kicking conditions and while LA still managed to show off their undeniable attacking prowess, it was their defense that proved the difference …
Read More »Anthem errors help Gold end losing streak
NOLA’s five-game losing streak is at an end after the Gold toppled Anthem 33-19 in Charlotte on Saturday. The Carolina outfit had enough scoring opportunities to win, but some defensive lapses saw them concede four first half tries and the deficit proved insurmountable in the end. Toby Fricker was caught …
Read More »Yacare and Dogos Play Out Tense Battle in Asunción
Yacare and Los Dogos played out a tense battle in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. The tension often boiled over and there were three second half yellow cards and a red card. Los Dogos were down to 13 men at one point but managed to hold on for a 24-19 away …
Read More »DC dominates Seattle to earn bonus point at home
Old Glory earned a bonus point victory at home over the Seawolves on Saturday, the final score reading 29-12. The scoreline may have been worse for Seattle, who spent much of the game pinned in their own end and were otherwise shut down by a resolute DC defense. Rob Harley’s …
Read More »Santi Carreras Stars as Gloucester Down Montpellier Away
Gloucester are into the final eight of the European Challenge Cup. The English Premiership side recorded a 24-17 away win over Montpellier on Saturday. Puma Santi Carreras was involved in the play-making and scored nine points. Glocuester’s win came despite a poor start. The Cherry and Whites conceded two tries …
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