If you didn’t catch the Super Rugby quarter-finals last weekend, you missed a treat, but fear not this weekend’s semi-final action is likely to be edge of the seat stuff and then some. A New Zealand derby sees two powerhouse sides go up against each other, and in the process give the All Black selectorsContinue reading “After a thrilling quarter final weekend, Super Rugby offers up two high octane semi-finals this weekend, which should also provide a fascinating insight into the forthcoming Rugby Championship!”
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7 wins in a row secures the Arrows a much sought after playoff spot after a hard fought battle with Rugby United New York!
In a titanic struggle with fellow playoff hopefuls Rugby United New York, the Toronto Arrows kept fans on the edge of their seats until a 77th minute drop goal from fly half Sam Malcolm would secure a 22-20 victory for the Arrows, and that coveted spot in the finals. Toronto will kick themselves for notContinue reading “7 wins in a row secures the Arrows a much sought after playoff spot after a hard fought battle with Rugby United New York!”
Arrows make it six in a row and a playoff spot beckons!
In an emphatic 40-12 win over the Glendale Raptors at Lamport Stadium, the Toronto Arrows secure third spot in the league heading into the final game of the regular season this coming Sunday. It was a dominant performance which saw the home side make few if any mistakes, and secure a win that will giveContinue reading “Arrows make it six in a row and a playoff spot beckons!”
In a teaser for their opening match in the World Cup in September, Scotland and Ireland’s finest do battle in the PRO14 final!
Although we don’t necessarily cover the PRO14 in any detail, this year’s final has a real international flavor to it. With a good proportion of their respective World Cup squads involved in Saturday’s club final, Irish and Scottish eyes will be keenly focused on events in Glasgow. In their last big game before the WorldContinue reading “In a teaser for their opening match in the World Cup in September, Scotland and Ireland’s finest do battle in the PRO14 final!”
In a mirror image of the Six Nations, England and Ireland’s best do battle in the European Champions Cup Final
A match that has perhaps been as eagerly anticipated as the opening fixture of this year’s Six Nations between Ireland and England in February, kicks off on Saturday, as the final that most people wanted in the European Champions Cup takes place between Ireland’s Leinster and England’s Saracens. The two best club sides in EuropeContinue reading “In a mirror image of the Six Nations, England and Ireland’s best do battle in the European Champions Cup Final”
Toronto make it three in a row and build some serious momentum!
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!”
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!”
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