Both Argentina and the USA have advanced to the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong sevens, though neither have done so in decisive fashion. Los Pumas were beaten convincingly by France in their final pool match, while the USA somehow pushed through despite losing both of their games on …
Read More »MLR Preview – Toronto Arrows vs NOLA Gold
Major League Rugby comes to Canada for the first time on Sunday when the Toronto Arrows host the NOLA Gold at York Alumni Field. It’s been a long road to this moment for the Arrows, and after eight consecutive road games to start their professional journey they will begin an …
Read More »Second half surge lifts Seattle over Utah
A five-try second half propelled the Seattle Seawolves to a 48-36 victory over the Utah Warriors at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening. The defending champions again struggled to find their footing in the first half as the Warriors held a 12-point lead just after the break. Brock Staller and …
Read More »MLR Preview – Glendale Raptors vs Houston SaberCats
The first high stakes match of the season between the Glendale Raptors and the Houston SaberCats takes place at Infinity Park on Saturday evening. It’s not the first time the two sides have met this year, however, as the Raptors took a convincing win in the preseason at Constellation Field. …
Read More »Cara Cup Preview – New England Free Jacks vs Munster ‘A’
The Cara Cup Series continues on Saturday when the New England Free Jacks host Munster ‘A’ at the GAA Fields of the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. It’s the first time rugby will be played at the grounds, and fittingly it will feature arguably Ireland’s most famous provincial outfit. Munster …
Read More »South American Players in MLR – Week 11 Preview
Week 11 of Major League Rugby (MLR) sees a full weekend of four league matches. Not playing due to a bye are Rugby United New York. From South America…. Opening week 11 is one Friday fixture. In the Rocky Mountains the Utah Warriors are at home against the Seattle Seawolves. …
Read More »Blues veteran Murphy Taramai joins Glendale Raptors
Super Rugby veteran Murphy Taramai has joined the Glendale Raptors roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old loose forward arrives from New Zealand to take up an immediate spot in the Raptors lineup for their match against the Houston SaberCats on Saturday. A rugby league …
Read More »USA, Argentina off to winning starts in Hong Kong
Both the USA and Argentina came through the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens on a winning note. Canada are the third Americas team entered in the HSBC Sevens Series event and they were on the short end of the result against the Pumas. The Men’s Eagles were in …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 18 Preview
Only five rounds remain in the regular season of the English Premiership. This weekend will see week 18 of the season taking place. Involved are to be RWC 2019 hopefuls from Argentina, Canada, and the USA. Getting week 18 underway will be the Sale Sharks vs Harlequins. The fixture is …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves
The second-ever meeting between the Utah Warriors and the Seattle Seawolves will take place at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening. Their only meeting in 2018 was a spectacular contest in Seattle that saw 10 tries split between the two sides, with the defending champions ultimately taking the result. Utah …
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