Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
As the new Toronto Arrows season is on the horizon, what better way to look forward than to examine the franchise lessons learned across five home game results in 2019. The Toronto Arrows has only been in existence since 2017 when they were named the Ontario Arrows. They would eventually join Major League Rugby (MLR) […] READ MORE
Six months late, but the first silverware of the 2019/20 English season has been claimed. Sale Sharks won the Premiership Rugby Cup final, beating Harlequins 27-19. Sale Sharks win Premiership Rugby Cup Final The game ignited after a yellow card for Harlequins’ Stephan Lewies, with Sale scoring ten points during the sin-bin period. Hooker Curtis […] READ MORE
Chris Robshaw, who will leave Harlequins for San Diego Legion ahead of next year’s Major League Rugby season, has spoken to the media on why he’s making the move, and what it means for him. Robert Rees brings you the latest from The Stoop. A home return not ruled out… “It’s been in my mind […] READ MORE
After a second season for Major League Rugby in the United States, it will be an all ‘West Coast’ grand final this weekend; San Diego Legion v Seattle Seawolves. This region now assumes the hotbed of rugby union in the US, with the Legion set to host the 2019 grand final at Torero Stadium, California. […] READ MORE
Professional Rugby in the United States looks to be on a sure footing as the second season of Major League Rugby is set to get under way. Rugby in the United States is booming. Following a successful first season, Major League Rugby is on good ground to succeed past previous failures. Two new teams are […] READ MORE
With only three weeks left of the regular season, Major League Rugby is still wide open. This week provided a lot of insight into the Major League Rugby season. The top two positions seem to be all but wrapped up by Seattle Seawolves and Glendale Raptors. The other two playoff positions are still open to […] READ MORE
Utah Warriors’ season hangs in the balance in final away match of the season. The Warriors season started on a difficult foot. They lost their first two matches against San Diego Legion and Glendale Raptors. Since then things have improved with Utah winning two of their last three matches. Three matches remain for each MLR […] READ MORE
The second weekend of the Major League Rugby season saw vast improvement in play. As would be expected in a Rugby Union League in its infancy, the play has improved from week one. This past weekend saw a drastic improvement in the San Diego Legion scrum, and the Glendale Raptors discipline. Utah Warriors finally made […] READ MORE
Last Weekend was the kickoff for the inaugural season of Major League Rugby. It was an action packed weekend that taught us a lot of what is to come this year. In a regular feature, Josh Bradham examines the outcomes, with his Major League Rugby breakdown READ MORE
This Tuesday afternoon, Major League Rugby announced a distribution agreement with sports giant, ESPN. The deal will ensure ESPN rugby coverage of 18 games, in the inaugural season of Major League Rugby (MLR). This announcement combined with the previous deal with CBS Sports Network will allow all 31 matches of MLR’s inaugural season to be […] READ MORE
Married father of four, got into rugby as an alternative to American football and absolutely fell in love with the game. Since discovering the game it has taken over my entire household.