The Seattle Seawolves have a new Head Coach – again. Allen Clarke will take over the job in a permanent capacity effective immediately. He had previously joined the team on loan from the Dallas Jackals but a financial agreement has now secured his release from the would-be expansion side. Clarke …
Read More »Men’s Eagles struggle at Sevens Training Series in England
The Men’s Eagles completed a difficult International Sevens Series against Great Britain and Ireland with just one win from six matches. It wasn’t until their final opportunity of the three-day exhibition session that they finally found success. A narrow defeat against Ireland in their opening match was followed by a …
Read More »Draw confirmed for Olympic Repechage qualifiers
World Rugby have confirmed the draws for the upcoming Olympic Repechage qualifying events. Both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments will be held at Stade Louis II in Monaco on the weekend of June 19 and 20. The Rugby Sevens event in Tokyo begins on July 26 for the Men, and …
Read More »USA to face England in London on Independence Day
The USA will face England in London on Independence Day. The match will take place on Sunday, July 04 at Twickenham Stadium. It is to be the first of two test matches for the Eagles and their first since RWC 2019. The historic occasion will be the first of two …
Read More »Men’s Eagles named for Great Britain and Ireland series
The Men’s Eagles will travel to England next week for a three-day training series with Great Britain and Ireland. Dubbed the ‘International Rugby Sevens’, the USA and Great Britain are preparing for the Tokyo Olympics while Ireland will compete at the final qualifying tournament in Monaco next month. Head coach …
Read More »Argentina 2021: five months on the road and 12 away test matches
Argentina are preparing for a busy 2021. Los Pumas will play 12 test matches, none of which will be in Argentina. In reporting for El Ciudadano, Lisando Olearo notes that the matches will come in three cateogries. First, three relocated test matches in July. Second, the Rugby Championship from August …
Read More »England and Ireland confirmed for Eagles in July
The USA will play two Tier 1 nations during the upcoming July window. Head coach Gary Gold has confirmed on The American Rugby Show that the Eagles will face England at Twickenham on July 3, with a date against Ireland at Aviva Stadium the following weekend. World Rugby approval came …
Read More »Ireland look to secure home test match vs USA in July
Ireland are looking to secure a home test match against the USA Eagles in July. The possible match comes following the cancellation of Ireland’s tour to Fiji this coming July. In looking to play test matches in July Ireland is now seeking to play at home against Japan and the …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
Another busy week of Major League Rugby action saw all six teams in action. Unlike previous weeks, only one match was decided by seven points or less. Undoubtedly the top performance was that of the Toronto Arrows, whose tremendous win over New York is rewarded with four selections. 1 – …
Read More »Dramatic coaching changes for Seattle Seawolves
Just days after appointing Pate Tuilevuka as new Director of Rugby, the Seattle Seawolves have made sweeping changes to their coaching staff for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Kees Lensing has been reassigned as Forwards Coach with Tuilevuka named Interim Head Coach. A pair of former …
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