The RWC7s is kicking off now in the United States, are they ready? The United States is hosting its first Rugby World Cup Sevens event, with the RWC7s held in San Francisco. With this an smaller event than the full XVs version of the World Cup [scheduled for Japan next year] all eyes will be […] READ MORE
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Chicago tripleheader ‘Rugby Weekend’ involves Maori All Blacks and Black Ferns vs US Eagles
Scheduled for November, the Chicago tripleheader 'Rugby Weekend' involves the New Zealand Black Ferns and Maori All Blacks, as the opening matches before Ireland face Italy in a full International test match READ MORE
MCXM V: USA Rugby Weekend in Chicago and North Harbour 2016 Championship
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the highly successful USA Rugby Weekend to the Mitre 10 Cup Provincial Championship, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the last in our series […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby Grandstand–Chicago Double-header
With the local rugby competition completed, now that the National Provincial Championship has been completed and trophies awarded, attention turned to the International game. With the Northern Hemisphere window open, eyes fell on a Chicago Double-header. Called the ‘Rugby Weekend’ by corporate sponsor AIG, matches were played over Friday and Saturday in the United States city of Chicago. A great sporting […] READ MORE
Experienced Ireland Selection for Chicago Game
Joe Schmidt has gone for the most experienced Ireland starting 15 available to play New Zealand in Chicago. Ireland’s record against New Zealand is atrocious, with just one draw to go with the 27 defeats in the 28 games between the sides. Despite many exciting young players knocking on the door, head coach Schmidt has […] READ MORE
Ireland Prepare to Face All Blacks
A 34-man Ireland squad has been named ahead of the match against New Zealand in Chicago. In the first of two matches against the World Champions, Ireland prepares to face the All Blacks in front of an excited US crowd, next Saturday on Soldier Field. Ireland Prepare to Face All Blacks Head coach Joe Schmidt […] READ MORE