Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Over the past few years, the Glendale Raptors have established themselves as one of the best rugby union clubs in the United States. During last year’s Major Rugby Championship, Glendale Raptors absolutely dominated the National champion Austin Huns. Now they are readying themselves for a new challenge – Major League Rugby. In taking on six […] READ MORE
The USA Rugby men’s 15s and 7s teams put in some absolute marquee performances this weekend, to triumph in front of their home fans. Both teams will still be celebrating, with high scores, high workrates and highly entertaining results to make every US rugby fan happy. The Men’s 15s side had a dominant match away […] READ MORE
There has been one constant in the Americas Rugby Championship over the past two years. Argentina XV have been undefeated in the tournament. Team USA had drawn against the Argentina A team in both previous matches. To change that, the Eagles; led well by Cardiff Blues’ Blaine Scully have finally broken that streak. Eagles get […] READ MORE
The past few months have brought a lot of change and development to Major League Rugby. Franchise teams have developed their rosters, with a mix of American and International stars and with preseason games under way, MLR picks up speed in the New Year. READ MORE
The first squad for new Eagles head coach, Gary Gold, has a great balance of new and experienced Eagles. In October, USA rugby announced that Worcester director of rugby, Gary Gold would take over as Eagles head coach following the departure of John Mitchell. He has named his 39 man traveling squad for the upcoming […] READ MORE
Highly rated American Football player Psalm Wooching gave up a high paying contract to return to his first love, Rugby. In March, news broke that the linebacker for the Washington Huskies, Psalm Wooching, would not be pursuing the NFL draft. The defensive captain for the College-playoff Huskies said that he would be returning to his […] 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
Captain Todd Clever is looking to lead his USA Eagles to an upset of legendary proportions against number three in the world Ireland. READ MORE
John Mitchell will be leaving the US Eagles following this summer series, to take over as the South African Bulls Super Rugby coach. Reports came out yesterday that John Mitchell would become the ‘Executive of Rugby’ for the Bulls rugby franchise in South Africa. The announcement by the US Eagles concerning his departure; following their […] READ MORE
With an announcement of nine new teams set for play next year, Major League Rugby will be the best effort towards professional rugby in the USA. Following the painful and embarrassing situation between Pro Rugby and USA Rugby last winter, in February a new League was announced. The prelude to this league was the Major […] 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.