PRO Rugby delivers plenty of positives in the USA
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldPRO Rugby’s director of operations Steve Lewis reviews the inaugural season of America’s first professional leagueBreaking new ground: Denver and Ohio play in the first season of PRO Rugby. Photo:...
US PRO Rugby season comes down to Denver v Ohio title decider
1 decade ago by The GuardianAmerica’s pro rugby union league ends its season on Sunday. For one of the men who made it happen it is time for reflection, rest … and getting ready to go again On Sunday afternoon in Obetz, just...
USA Rugby reveal interest in the creation of a Pro12 franchise in the states
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe formation of a rugby club in North America to compete in the Guinness Pro12 seems very ambitious but USA Rugby believe that it could be on the cards.
Olympic flashback: USA grab second Olympic title in Paris 1924
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIn just under two weeks Rio de Janeiro will play host to the first ever Olympic Games to be held in South America. They will also be a particularly historic Games, as rugby union makes it long overdue...
Uruguay to host World Rugby U20 Trophy 2017
1 decade ago by World RugbyOn the eve of the America's Pacific Cup in Montevideo, World Rugby announces another boost for the game in South America.
How America's Cup framed Cheika's Wallabies thinking
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHow America's Cup framed Cheika's Wallabies thinking
Ayumu Goromaru fever endures right to end of Queensland Reds adventure | Patrick Skene
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Japanese was the main attraction on Saturday but a moment of ‘kamikaze bravery’ brought down the curtain on his time in Australia sooner than expectedWhen the Super Rugby family expanded to include...
Malcolm Jaer out for 6 weeks
1 decade ago by Southern KingsSouthern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that utility back Malcolm Jaer will be out for approximately six weeks following a broken hand sustained during their 45-10 defeat against the Lions...
Sacramento and Denver win as PRO Rugby opens in snow and sunshine
1 decade ago by The GuardianWintry Colorado saw a first overtime win while the sun blazed down on running rugby in California. America’s first pro union league is off to a promising startThe conditions could not have been more...
He has built it – will they come? Doug Schoninger and the US pro rugby dream
1 decade ago by The GuardianNot much more than a year ago, the New Yorker knew little of rugby. On Sunday, he will launch America’s first pro league. Will he find an audience?From the 36th floor of One Penn Plaza, where Doug Schoninger...
