As the Six Nations draws to a thundering close – let’s be honest is there anything else to really talk about? Well actually yes there is. A bunch of lads from Fiji turned the form book upside down last weekend in Lautoka and made history in one of the most enjoyable and infectiously joyous rugbyContinue reading “The Lineout Calls of the Week”
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The Arrows story so far – our Exiles put up a brave fight!
The Arrows 2021 season has so far been a bit of a rollercoaster. Arguably facing more than their fair share of hurdles to be even playing in the tournament at all as the only Canadian franchise, the Arrows have had a promising campaign at times but a glaring lack of consistency is clearly holding themContinue reading “The Arrows story so far – our Exiles put up a brave fight!”
The Six Nations takes a viral twist, Super Rugby starts to hit its straps and the Toronto Arrows are all systems go!
Excuse the silence but some of us have been taking some well earned breaks in the sunshine to get away from the Canadian winter. I had the particular privilege of watching France’s outstanding victory over Wales, in a particularly lively bar surrounded by French rugby fans on the island of St. Martin. The Six NationsContinue reading “The Six Nations takes a viral twist, Super Rugby starts to hit its straps and the Toronto Arrows are all systems go!”
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!”
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”
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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