Rebels Super Rugby franchise sold
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe new Melbourne Rebels owners see Super Rugby’s push into South America and Asia as a major upside after buying the club from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). Private investment group Imperium...
USA men beat Canada to join women in Rio Olympic Games rugby sevens
1 decade ago by The GuardianMen beat North American rivals 21-5 to win Nacra Sevens titleCanadians must now qualify from world repechage event next yearThe USA men’s and women’s sevens teams booked their places at the Rio Olympic...
Tigers forced to cancel US friendly
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester have had to cancel a pre-season game in America because the US governing body have refused to sanction it.
United States snub Tigers
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Leicester Tigers have been forced to cancel a ground-breaking match in America during the off-season.
Tigers game in USA blocked
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLeicester Tigers have been forced to cancel a ground-breaking match in America after USA Rugby refused to sanction the fixture.
Sarries march past Bath
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Owen Farrell helped himself to a personal tally of 18 points, as Saracens got their hands back on the Premiership trophy, becoming the first side to finish outside the top two in the regular season and...
London Irish to take Premiership to New York
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLondon Irish are poised to become the first British club to host a top-flight competitive fixture overseas by taking a Premiership match to the United States next season, Telegraph Sport can reveal. ...
Saracens and Crusaders to stage game at New Orleans Superdome in August
1 decade ago by The GuardianGame at home of NFL’s New Orleans Saints staged by company behind NRFLSaracens follow Leicester and Harlequins to US for preseason fixture Related: All Blacks lock Ali Williams to captain NRFL Rough...
HSBC Sevens World Series: Simon Amor hopeful of being chosen as Team GB coach for Rio Olympics
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSimon Amor, the England sevens coach, has revealed that he would spring at the chance to take charge of Team GB for the Rio Olympics, should he be given the nod. Having secured Britain's place at the...
USA are rugby sevens worldbeaters - but they may still miss the Olympics
1 decade ago by The GuardianFor rugby in America, rightly thinking big after the announcement of a 15-a-side game against Australia and a Sevens World Cup in San Francisco in 2018, a slot at the Games is a must Related: USA take...
