London Irish have secured their spot in the English Premiership for the 2019-20 season with one round to spare. The 46-7 win over Richmond on Friday assures that they will finish at the top of the Championship table as they now sit 8 points clear of Ealing, who they they …
Read More »Cup glory for Canada in Kitakyushu
A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final of the Kitakyushu Sevens early Sunday morning. It’s Canada’s first HSBC Sevens Series Cup title since the Sydney Sevens in February 2017 and just their fourth since the Women’s Series began in …
Read More »Jaguares Try Named as SR Play Of the Week
Lightening has struck twice as a Jaguares try was named as the Super Rugby Play Of the Week for the second week running. Last week Domingo Miotti’s second try against the Bulls was named as the Play of the Week. The move would ultimately see Los Jaguares defeating the Bulls …
Read More »Argentina u20s Claim Famous Away Win over South Africa u20s
Less than two months out from hosting the 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship Los Pumitas have made history. Argentina’s u20’s claimed a famous away win over South Africa u20s this morning, doing so 34-33 in Stellenbosch. The match rounded off Los Pumitas’ three match tour of South Africa, giving …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Houston SaberCats vs Seattle Seawolves
It was an historic day in Houston on Saturday as the new home of the SaberCats – AVEVA Stadium – opened its doors for the first time. While it was billed as a soft opening, it gave fans a preview of what will soon be one of the premier venues …
Read More »MLR Full Match – Rugby United New York vs San Diego Legion
Two playoff contenders went toe-to-toe on Sunday at MCU Park. Rugby United New York were looking to continue their unbeaten home record but were facing a confident San Diego Legion side equally keen to move up the ladder. The misty weather and Coney Island backdrop made for an eventful afternoon. …
Read More »O’Leary drop goal wins game for Nottingham
A last-gasp drop goal from Shane O’Leary gave Nottingham a 32-31 road win over Coventry at Butts Park on Saturday. With time expired, the Canadian international calmly moved back into the pocket and slotted the kick under pressure from the onrushing defenders. It’s the latest in a series of match …
Read More »Bosch scores against Bristol
Argentina’s Marcelo Bosch was a try scorer on Saturday, crossing for Saracens against the Bristol Bears. The try came during a dramatic week for the RWC 2011, and 2015 center who announced his retirement from professional rugby will come at the end of the season. The 2019 English Premiership Final …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Sharks vs Jaguares
Goznalo Quesada’s Jaguares made history on Saturday, defeating the Sharks comprehensively in Durban, South Africa. The win was the first time that the Argentine franchise has claimed an away win over the Sharks and also the first time the team has gone undefeated on a tour to South Africa. The …
Read More »Major League Rugby confirms 2020 format
Major League Rugby has confirmed their league structure for the 2020 season. As expected the competition will grow to 12 teams with the addition of Boston (New England Free Jacks), Washington (Old Glory DC), and Atlanta (Rugby ATL). The new format will see the creation of a two-conference system – …
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