Mike Friday has unveiled his final Men’s Eagles roster for the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a full strength group of 12 at his disposal with two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker and star playmaker Folau Niua both recovering from serious injuries in time to make the trip. Baker …
Read More »MLR Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Rugby United New York
Rugby United New York can take another step towards an Eastern Conference Semi Final if they can earn a win over New England on Saturday. The match also serves as a farewell to Union Point Stadium as the Free Jacks are set for a move to Quincy for their last …
Read More »MLR Preview – San Diego Legion vs Seattle Seawolves
San Diego’s return to Torero Stadium was short-lived, and it’s back to Chula Vista for the Legion as they play host to the Seawolves in the first of four matches scheduled over the weekend. The visitors were winners in their May meeting at Starfire Stadium with gives Seattle a 4-3 …
Read More »Test Match Preview – England vs USA
After no activity in 2020 the USA Eagles are ready to fly again. The USA play on the special date of the 4th of July against England. The Sunday fixture will be the first test match for the Eagles since RWC 2019. It comes with eyes firmly looking at RWC …
Read More »Battle lines drawn for North American RWC 2023 Qualifiers
The battle lines have been drawn for the North American RWC 2023 qualifiers. The dates and venues for the two-match series between Canada and the USA are now official. Canada will host the first match on September 04 and the USA will host game two on September 11. The series …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
This past weekend was a bit of a slog for Major League Rugby. Extreme heat had a dramatic effect on the standard of play and the officiating also suffered. That won’t stop us from picking a pretty decent XV all things considered, with some raising their hand despite being on …
Read More »Americas in Europe: 2021 All-Stars
The Americas was well represented in European professional leagues in the 2020-2021 season. Players from the Americas’ four RWC competitors were all involved and there were others from a number of additional countries. Who though, were the best performers? This article identifies the leading Americas players across all positions. The …
Read More »July Tests: USA – Uncapped Player Profiles
The Eagles have landed in the UK and are now preparing to take on the challenges of England and Ireland over the next two weekends. Having revised the squad following the withdrawal of Titi Lamositele and injuries to AJ MacGinty, Chance Wenglewski, and Conner Mooneyham, Gary Gold will have 10 …
Read More »Josateki Degei lands in New England
Josateki Degei has been added to the New England Free Jacks roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old fullback has arrived in Boston and will be available for the final three games against New York, Toronto, and ATL. Degei helped Fiji win an Oceania 7s …
Read More »Darren Coleman to leave LA for Waratahs
The LA Giltinis will have a new Head Coach in 2022. Darren Coleman is returning to Australia to take up the top coaching position at the Waratahs, signing a three-year deal with the Sydney-based Super Rugby franchise. A formal announcement is expected later this week. Coleman has led the Giltinis …
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