Rio Grande RedStorm rugby trio named all-conference
The University of Rio Grande has placed three players on the 2021 Allegheny Rugby Union Small College All-Conference Team.
Australia gets ‘preferred’ status for Rugby World Cup in ’27
LONDON (AP) — The men’s Rugby World Cup looks to be heading back to Australia for 2027. Australia was awarded “preferred candidate” status by World Rugby, the sport’s global governing body, on Wednesday. The country last hosted the event in 2003. A final decision will be made in May next year. England was selected as […]
Mae Sagapolu: Registering a rugby legacy at Central Washington University
Sometimes it’s a challenge to be recognized in a family of nine children. Just ask Mae Sagapolu. She grew up alongside eight siblings in Tacoma, Washington.
Georgian’s Jed Bricknell named Co-Player of the Year in men’s rugby
The OCAA named Jed Bricknell Co-Player of the Year in men’s rugby. Bricknell, who plays second row, shares the award with St. Lawrence Surge Travis Zelinksi.
Larah Wright: A gifted Calgarian rookie rugby player
Larah Wright was named Canada West Rookie of the Year, made the All-Star team and received the All-Canadian status after an outstanding rookie season.
Georgian Grizzlies men’s rugby wraps up season with silver medal
The Georgian Grizzlies men’s rugby team fell just short of a gold medal, after losing 13-7 to the St. Lawrence Surge in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) championship game on Nov. 13.
Vanessa Chiappetta had a standout season for Carleton women’s rugby
After going 0-6 in league play, being demoted to Division B in 2019 and missing the season in 2020, the Carleton Ravens turned it around and finished 5-1.
Former UC Berkeley and U.S. Eagle Colin Hawley talks rugby, life after collegiate career
Hawley discussed his high school and collegiate career in rugby and how the sport was a springboard into broadcast journalism, where he has appeared on both Fox and ESPN, and the role he played in growing the United States national sevens rugby team.
South Africa subdues spirited Scotland to win 30-15
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — South Africa scored 13 points in the first 15 minutes of the second half and then leaned on its dominant scrum and forward pack to subdue a spirited Scotland and win their rugby test 30-15 on Saturday. Wing Makazole Mapimpi collected both the Springboks’ tries, with his second coming in that […]
Argentina beats Italy 37-16 to end winless run in style
TREVISO, Italy (AP) — Argentina beat Italy 37-16 to end its winless run in emphatic style on Saturday as the Azzurri’s losing streak continued. Marcos Kremer, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Matías Moroni, Santiago Cordero and Facundo Bosch scored tries to help Argentina end a run of seven consecutive defeats, including a winless Rugby Championship. Paolo Garbisi […]