In Toronto’s first of four games at Lamport Stadium in the heart of downtown, they laid down a marker that they mean business for the rest of the season. In a gutsy fightback they ultimately stole the match at the death from the League’s top ranked team San Diego Legion. It was a nail bitingContinue reading “Toronto make it three in a row and build some serious momentum!”
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Toronto’s third home game sees them inch closer to that elusive playoff spot!
Elusive it may still be but, after defeating last year’s Champions the Seattle Seawolves 29-7 at York Alumni Field on Sunday, a playoff spot is not completely out of reach for Major League Rugby’s 2019 debutantes the Toronto Arrows. Toronto put on their best show to date since returning to Toronto for the remainder ofContinue reading “Toronto’s third home game sees them inch closer to that elusive playoff spot!”
Toronto get their hunt for a playoff spot back on track in their second home game
In only their second home game of the season Toronto’s Major League Rugby Franchise, the Arrows, put in a solid performance to overcome the Houston Sabercats 35-21 and put them back in contention for a possible playoff spot. After their rousing home opener against New Orleans a fortnight ago, which saw the Arrows get edgedContinue reading “Toronto get their hunt for a playoff spot back on track in their second home game”
As European club sides engage in a mirror image of the Six Nations, two potentially thrilling European Champions Cup Semi-Finals lie in store this weekend!
Increasingly the European Champions Cup semi-finals have become one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for us here at the Lineout. It may not be Test rugby but in name only. This weekend’s action sees the cream of Ireland, England and France go head to head. Although Wales, current Six Nations champions, areContinue reading “As European club sides engage in a mirror image of the Six Nations, two potentially thrilling European Champions Cup Semi-Finals lie in store this weekend!”
Toronto’s first home game ends in heartbreak but still leaves Arrows fans with plenty to cheer about!
Canada’s first foray into professional rugby union, as represented by the Toronto Arrows, saw Major League Rugby play its first game on Canadian soil this afternoon at York University’s Lions Stadium. While the Arrows suffered a narrow loss to New Orleans Gold by 35-31, as an event it was definitely something to savor. We wereContinue reading “Toronto’s first home game ends in heartbreak but still leaves Arrows fans with plenty to cheer about!”
Better but still a long way to go – Canada’s 2019 Americas Rugby Championship campaign
After a disastrous 2018, only salvaged by Canada’s last-ditch stand to grab the final spot up for grabs in this year’s World Cup, it was with a sense of hope and optimism that we looked ahead to this year’s Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Although there was slightly more to cheer about at times this year,Continue reading “Better but still a long way to go – Canada’s 2019 Americas Rugby Championship campaign”
A look at the Six Nations and what it could mean for the competitors as the World Cup looms
As the last major competition faced by the Six Nations competitors before they head to Japan in September, we take a look at each of the countries and how their performances over the last two months may or may not have a bearing on their fortunes at the forthcoming World Cup. As always the SixContinue reading “A look at the Six Nations and what it could mean for the competitors as the World Cup looms”
Super Saturday beckons and another epic finale to the Six Nations awaits as Ireland seek to derail the Welsh Grand Slam express and England aim to lift the silverware should Wales fall at the last hurdle!
One of the biggest Saturdays of the rugby year is with us once more! In the last few years the final round of the Six Nations has provided excitement aplenty as rugby fans around the world brace themselves for 240 minutes of nerve-wracking competition. This year is no exception. The opening match between Italy andContinue reading “Super Saturday beckons and another epic finale to the Six Nations awaits as Ireland seek to derail the Welsh Grand Slam express and England aim to lift the silverware should Wales fall at the last hurdle!”
As the Six Nations heads towards a thrilling conclusion in its final two rounds – Wales remain the side to beat!
The tournament continues to throw the form book out the window, as in Round three we saw a French side play perhaps their best game of rugby in years, while Scotland looked a shadow of their potential. Wales’ track record leading up to their clash with England had been remarkable but they hadn’t exactly blownContinue reading “As the Six Nations heads towards a thrilling conclusion in its final two rounds – Wales remain the side to beat!”
Round 3 of the Six Nations is make or break for the last two unbeaten teams England and Wales, while Ireland and Scotland await nervously in the wings!
There is no denying that all eyes this weekend will be firmly focused on the events taking place in Cardiff this Saturday. Wales as the only other unbeaten team in the tournament, know that if England’s seemingly inevitable march to a Grand Slam is to be halted then it has to happen at the PrincipalityContinue reading “Round 3 of the Six Nations is make or break for the last two unbeaten teams England and Wales, while Ireland and Scotland await nervously in the wings!”
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