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Our series celebrating the best foreign talent to have played in the English Premiership continues. So far, teams have been selected from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, plus the Pacific Islands of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. But now our attention turns to nations not so regularly represented in the English game. We start with the backs […] READ MORE
The USA is arguably the most improved side during this four-year cycle. This is an ominous sign for other nations, as the USA Rugby World Cup campaign is showing how seriously the nation is now taking the sport. However, the USA finds itself in one of the toughest pools imaginable. Drawn against England, France, Argentina, […] READ MORE
There are certain moments in sport where a player just has to deliver. Alan Shearer taking a penalty; Stephen Curry from the free-throw line, or Ian Poulter in the Ryder Cup. In rugby, a reliable kicker can be the difference between relegation or staying up. For the Sale Sharks, the desire to have that role […] READ MORE
The USA Eagles start off on the best possible foot, with a resounding victory over Rugby World Cup-bound Russia. This 2018 Summer Series was the first opportunity to see the affect of the United States' new professional rugby competition Major League Rugby. The USA Eagles have more players actively playing professionally than at any time before. In the opening match of the summer series, this seems to have improved their form. READ MORE
The old American Super-power rival will grace the city of Denver, when Russia takes on the USA Eagles this summer. On April 27, USA Rugby confirmed a match against Russia to open the 2018 Emirates Airlines Summer Series. This match underlines an already solid international window in June, that also includes matches against Scotland and […] READ MORE
This opening game of the 2017/18 season, was a great 80 minutes of attacking rugby from both teams. With the first half dominated by Wasps, and the second by Sale, it reached a climax as Wasps sting Sale Sharks, in Round One action in the Aviva Premiership. Lovobalavu Shines as Wasps Sting Sale Sharks FT: […] READ MORE
Georgian Fullback Merab Kvirikashvili scored all of Georgia’s point with the exception of a penalty try. Georgia played a powerful defensive game that was driven by their scrum. Merab Kvirikashvili had a very strong performance, in helping his side to a 17-21 victory at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium, in Kenneshaw, Georgia. HT in Atlanta with […] READ MORE
The United States will be looking for revenge against Brazil in week two of the Americas Rugby Championship. This match will be the Eagles' last match in the US before heading into hostile territory for the rest of the tournament. READ MORE
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