Two tries from Ma’a Nonu helped San Diego win their fourth in a row as they came away from New Orleans with a 25-21 result over the Gold on Saturday. The Legion held NOLA scoreless in the second half with two late penalties from Joe Pietersen sealing the come-from-behind victory. …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Austin vs Old Glory DC
The Gilgronis recovered from a poor first half to make the game interesting, but ultimately fell by 28-19 to Old Glory in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Click here to access a complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.
Read More »MLR Highlights: Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
The Toronto Arrows were winners on the road in the MLR on Sunday. The Canadian side were 28-18 winners in a match wherein they outscored the hosts by four tries to two. South Americans enjoyed the performance which saw tries to Leandro Leivas (2), Gastón Mieres and Tomás de la Vega. …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Colorado Raptors vs Utah Warriors
Colorado reclaimed the winning feeling, bringing a halt to their three-game losing streak with a decisive 22-14 win over the visiting Warriors on Saturday. Rene Ranger’s double gave the Raptors a 15-0 lead before Utah added two late scores for a more favorable end result. Click here to access the …
Read More »Lasike powers over as Harlequins defeat English Premiership leaders
Paul Lasike powered over for a first half try for the Harlequins on Saturday. The USA mid-fielder did so against the Exeter Chiefs, the English Premiership leaders. His try was part of a 34-20 win for the London side who are within one win of reaching the play-off’s zone. Depending on …
Read More »SR Highlights: Bulls vs Jaguares
Earlier today Los Jaguares were convincing winners. The Argentine Super Rugby side defeated the Bulls in an away fixture in Pretoria. The match was game two of a three match tour of South Africa. The team will compete away to the Sharks in their next match. Click here to access …
Read More »SLAR Preseason Highlights: Peñarol vs Corinthians
Peñarol and Corinthians made their debuts on Wednesday. The preseason SLAR fixture was the first time that rugby teams from Uruguay and Brazil met in a professional contest. Both teams are to play in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) which begins this coming Friday. Click here to access …
Read More »SLAR Preseason Highlights: Ceibos vs Palermo & Córdoba
Los Ceibos completed two victories in their SLAR preseason matches on Friday. Played in Córdoba, the second Argentine professional team took on Palermo Bajo and Córdoba Athletic in two 40 minute ruby matches. In the first match, Los Ceibos took on Palermo Bajo and were 42-7 winners. Fullback Juan Bautista Daireaux …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Atlanta vs New York
Rugby United New York came away 22-19 winners over Rugby ATL at Lupo Family Field on Sunday afternoon. The visitors had pulled away by halftime but a late surge earned the home side a losing bonus point that may well pay dividends come playoff time in the highly competitive Eastern …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Houston SaberCats vs Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC made it two wins on the trot as they scrapped to a 22-13 victory over the Houston SaberCats at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday. In a stop-start match that featured numerous penalties and only rare continuity, the boot of DC flyhalf Jason Robertson proved the difference. Click here …
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