Austin Elite flipped the switch on the Major League Rugby form guide as they rolled over the San Diego Legion by 31-5 at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex on Friday evening. It was a complete reversal of fortunes for the Elite who had been pummeled by the Warriors in their last …
Read More »Chicago Lands Special November Triple Header
Chicago has landed a special November Triple Header. The iconic home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field will play host to three international matches on November 03, two of which involve both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles. The USA Women’s Eagles will play in the opening fixture, taking on New …
Read More »Black drops out of Eagles squad, Lamositele called up
Callum Black’s Eagles career has ended before it started. Just days after being named in Gary Gold’s 30-man roster for the June test series, the Ulster prop has done an about-face and withdrawn his availability for the USA. Born in Washington DC but raised in England and an Ireland age-grade …
Read More »Charity Williams named to Langford Dream Team
Charity Williams has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Langford Sevens. The Canadian speedster scored five tries during the tournament including the game winner against Ireland in the pool stages to secure Canada’s spot in the Cup Quarter Finals. Joining her in the backs are Montserrat …
Read More »New Zealand cruise to Gold, USA take Bronze in Langford
In the end it wasn’t even close. New Zealand closed out a perfect tournament with a sensational 46-0 win over Australia to claim the title at the Langford Sevens on Sunday. Their only scare came against England in the Quarter Final, with Portia Woodman completing her hat trick to seal …
Read More »Canada and USA to meet in Langford Quarter Finals
Canada and the USA will meet in the Cup Quarter Finals of the Langford Sevens after the two sides progressed with two wins each on Day One. It’s a relief for both after crashing out during the pool stages in Kitakyushu last month. It was a difficult start for the …
Read More »Final Rosters set for Langford Sevens
All 12 teams competing at the Langford Sevens on Canada’s West Coast this weekend have confirmed their rosters. It’s the penultimate round of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series leaving precious little time for teams to make up ground in the standings. Canada faltered to their worst-ever finish in Kitakyushu. They …
Read More »World Rugby confirms changes to Women’s World Cup format
World Rugby on Thursday confirmed a number of changes to the format for the 2021 Women’s World Cup. Following a comprehensive review of the tournament structure following last year’s record-setting event in Ireland, the next edition of the competition will feature the following alterations: – tournament length increased from 23 …
Read More »Callum Black in Eagles squad for June tests
Veteran Ulster prop Callum Black has been named in a 30-man US Eagles squad for the June tests. The 32-year-old loosehead specialist has previously represented Ireland at u21 level and also Emerging Ireland, a national development side, during the 2014 Nations Cup. He qualifies for the USA having been born …
Read More »Uruguay Secure Ulster November Date
Uruguay have secured a match against Ulster as part of the 2018 November Internationals. Los Teros will play away against the Irish province in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday November 09. The match will take place at Kingspan Stadium, the home of Ulster rugby. Kick-off for the fixture has been …
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