Canada

NOLA upsets Houston in MLR opener

The historic day for American rugby started at Dyer Stadium where the New Orleans Gold upset the hometown Houston SaberCats 35-26 to claim victory in the first ever Major League Rugby regular season contest. Damp and windy weather combined with a slew of penalties left little room for continuity but …

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MLR Season Preview – Seattle Seawolves

So what’s a ‘seawolf’ anyway? That’s the most common question asked about the Seattle Seawolves, the only team holding down the North West in Major League Rugby. For the record, it’s another name for an orca, those happy little whales who frequent the West Coast waters. The Seawolves are a …

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Ardron Scores as Chiefs Humble Reds

Tyler Ardron scored the opening try for the Chiefs who humbled the Reds 36-12 today in Brisbane. The Canadian crossed for the first of what would be five tries scored by the Chiefs. The result of the match means that the Chiefs rise to overtake the Highlanders to now be third …

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Utah’s first win comes at a Cost

The Utah Warriors got their first-ever franchise win they wanted at the grand opening of Zions Bank Stadium but may have paid a heavy price in doing so. A serious-looking injury suffered by star outside back Josh Whippy in the dying moments of the game marred a spectacle of running …

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British & Irish Cup – Semi Finals Preview

A pair of North American international goal kickers will go head-to-head on Saturday as Ealing Trailfinders host Bedford Blues in the British & Irish Cup Semi Final at Vallis Way. Canada’s Shane O’Leary will line up for the home side as he winds down his time with the club before …

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Challenge Cup Semi Finals – Preview

It is Semi Finals weekend in Europe. Competing for the two continental titles are to be clubs from the English Premiership, French Top 14 and the Pro 14 Championship. The Challenge Cup Semi Finals see matches taking place in England and Wales. The Americas is to be represented. In the …

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