It was a good day for USA Rugby in Cape Town as the Men’s Eagles followed the Women’s lead in winning the Bronze Final. The result moves them into a tie with New Zealand on 44 competition points, while Samoa’s Cup Final win over South Africa sees those two sides …
Read More »Bronze again for Women’s Eagles in Cape Town
Make it back-to-back Bronze for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. The USA defeated Ireland to finish 3rd in Cape Town and build an 8-point buffer in the race for automatic Olympic Qualification. A shorthanded Canadian side finished in 8th spot, one better than Dubai, while Brazil broke …
Read More »Old Glory signs New Zealand 7s star Kurt Baker as player-coach
Old Glory DC have signed New Zealand Sevens star Kurt Baker for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old will act as an Assistant Coach for the backs while also suiting up as a player. He is primarily a fullback but can also play outside center or wing. Baker …
Read More »Chicago acquires scrumhalf Sean Yacoubian from New England
The Chicago Hounds have acquired scrumhalf Sean Yacoubian from the New England Free Jacks in exchange for salary cap considerations. A Saint Mary’s Gaels graduate, he has previously represented Scotland u20 before playing with the USA Selects (now Falcons) in 2021. Yacoubian made his Major League Rugby debut with the …
Read More »Legion signs prop pair Djustice Sears-Duru and Faka’osi Pifeleti
The San Diego Legion have signed a pair of loosehead prop in Djustice ‘DJ’ Sears-Duru and Faka’osi ‘Oti’ Pifeleti. Sears-Duru arrives from the LA Giltinis by way of New England, with the Free Jacks receiving salary cap considerations in exchange for his rights. Pifeleti’s returns to San Diego from Austin, …
Read More »Men’s Eagles reach Cape Town Semis, set for World Series jump
The Men’s Eagles followed the lead of their Women’s counterparts in reaching the Semi Finals of the Cape Town Sevens. It guarantees a jump into the coveted top-four on the overall standings that will determine automatic Olympic Qualification at season’s end. Three tries from Lucas Lacamp led the Eagles to …
Read More »Women’s Eagles charge into Cape Town Semi Finals
The USA are into the Final Four of the Women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens. It follows up on their Bronze finish in last weekend’s tournament in Dubai. Canada will compete for 5th place on Sunday, with Brazil aiming for a best-possible 9th place spot. A late try from …
Read More »Tyler Ardron steps away from Canada
Tyler Ardron has suspended his test career with Canada. The leading Canadian rugby player in the world today has taken the decision to focus on playing for his professional team, Castres in France’s Top 14. Ardron’s international retirement comes at the age of 31. He has 38 test caps to …
Read More »Rugby New York unveils home stadium for 2023
Rugby New York will play in a brand new stadium for the 2023 Major League Rugby season and beyond. The defending champions make the move from New Jersey to Mount Vernon’s Memorial Field. Located in Westchester County, the new facility is just minutes 3 miles west of where the team …
Read More »Former Utah winger James Vaifale lands with Dallas
It’s been a whirlwind off-season for James Vaifale but the former Utah Warriors winger has finally found his new team for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He was initially traded to NOLA, then selected by Chicago in the Expansion Draft, then returned to the Gold after no deal was …
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