The Greene King IPA Championship has the weekend off but that doesn’t mean that all of its teams get to kick their feet up. Five of them geared up for the British & Irish Cup Quarter Finals with two matches each on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s action saw Leinster ‘A’ …
Read More »Ratu Tagive re-signs for Glasgow Warriors
US-eligible winger Ratu Tagive has extended his stay at Glasgow Warriors for a further two seasons. Younger brother of current Eagles Sevens extended squad member Peni Tagive, the pair were born in Australia to American and Fijian parents. Peni, 29. was a professional rugby league player and also played collegiate …
Read More »Match Preview – Utah Warriors vs Glendale Raptors
One more into the fray! Only two Major League Rugby sides have yet to take the field and the Utah Warriors will change that on Friday evening as they welcome the Glendale Raptors to Salt Lake City for a high-profile preseason contest that will be streamed live on YouTube. Construction …
Read More »Champions Cup – Quarter Finals Preview
The business end of the European Club season has arrived. This weekend is to see eight clubs competing for the right to play in the Semi Finals of the Champions Cup this season. Game one is a Good Friday fixture. In West Wales the Scarlets are at home against La …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Quarter Finals Preview
It is crunch time in the European club season. This weekend sees all four Quarter Finals taking place in the Challenge Cup. With there being players from the Americas involved the following preview details what to look forward to. On Friday the Newcastle Falcons play host to Brive in Northern …
Read More »Canada to play June match against USA in Halifax
Canada will play an international match against the USA in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 23. Considered over several months, the plan is now approved and will be confirmed by Rugby Canada next week. The game will take place at the Wanderers Grounds in the city centre. The venue was …
Read More »2018 Rugby Americas North Championship Dates and Details
The dates and details of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship have been confirmed. This year’s edition is to include eight matches and will be played from April through July. Divided into three divisions, the competition will cater to the differing levels of rugby in the region. The three …
Read More »Hooley signs Bedford Blues extension
Goal-kicking flyhalf Will Hooley will be staying in the Greene King IPA Championship for another year. The new Eagles cap has signed a one-year contract extension with Bedford Blues, who he joined from Aviva Premiership club Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2017-18 season. A former England u20 international, Hooley qualifies …
Read More »Team of the Week
What a weekend for Americas players! The Jaguares in fine form, Major Leauge Rugby preseason action, and many players enjoying strong games in Europe. It’s been a while since we’ve seen so much competition for places, in fact this might be the best weekend on record with enough players to …
Read More »World Rugby Appoint Referees for June Internationals
World Rugby has appointed referees for he 2018 June Internationals. In total have been made, including the matches involving Argentina, Canada and the USA. Yet to be confirmed are the officials for the Nations Cup in Uruguay. Appointed for the matches are 29 referees and assistant referees as well as …
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