The dream start to Major League Rugby (MLR) continued for Rugby ATL in week two. The Atlanta is backed-up their first round victory by defeating NOLA Gold on the road in week two. The performances are an indication that this season is the most unpredictable yet in the three year …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Old Glory DC vs Seattle Seawolves
Old Glory DC’s debut at home in Major League Rugby (MLR) was memorable one as the newcomers rebounded from their crushing loss in New Orleans last week with a thrilling 28-22 upset victory over the two-time defending champions, the Seattle Seawolves at a sold-out Cardinal Stadium on Saturday. Click here …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats
In a thrilling encounter, the Toronto Arrows came out on top against the Houston SaberCats on Sunday. Played in Las Vegas, Nevada the match had something for everybody in the Americas. It saw a Canada vs USA professional match which also involved players from Argentina and Uruguay. Click here to …
Read More »Santiago Cordero scorers as Bordeaux become Top 14 leaders
Argentine winger Santiago Cordero was among the scorers for Bordeaux went into top spot of the Top 14 on Saturday. The club were 37-19 winners over Lyon, a result which sees Bordeaux on 52 points and Lyon on 49. The next best is Racing 92 with 41 points. Cordero had …
Read More »Sánchez full-time try sees Stade Français Home in a thriller
A try on full-time by Nicolás Sánchez saw Stade Français home in a thriller on Saturday. Playing on home soil in Paris, Stade Français were 21-20 winners over La Rochelle. There were Argentine try scorers on both teams with Nicolás Sánchez (Stade Français) and Facundo Bosch (La Rochelle) both scoring …
Read More »MLR Highlights: San Diego Legion vs Colorado Raptors
In week two of the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season the San Diego Legion were big winners over the Colorado Raptors. The result of the Western Conference fixture sees the Legion sitting atop the table with the maximum 10 competition points. The Raptors remain winless and are also pointless; …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Rugby United New York vs Austin Gilgronis
Rugby United New York rebounded from their opening round loss to defeat the Austin Gilgronis this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. RUNY’s victory is one more than the season thus far for Austin who have played some attacking rugby, but have let in too many tries in their matches …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Utah Warriors vs New England Free Jacks
In week two of the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season the New England Free Jacks faced the Utah Warriors in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 2020 being the debut season of the Free Jacks, it was officially the first fixture between the sides in the competition. The match itself was …
Read More »SR Highlights: Jaguares vs Reds
Los Jaguares staged a second half comeback to defeat the Reds in Buenos Aires last night. The victory was the second of 2020 for the Argentine Super Rugby franchise, bringing their season record to 2-1 at present. The win came despite a lackluster opening half performance. Click here to access …
Read More »Sergio Catalán who helped save Uruguayans in Andes in 1972 Passes Away
Sergio Catalán, the herdsman who helped save Uruguayan rugby players trapped in the Andes in 1972 has passed away at the age of 91. Catalán found two survivors, rugby players from Montevideo’s Old Christians Club, from the 1972 plane accident. In the photo above, Catalan is with a survivor of the …
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