John Winter 
The LA Giltinis have signed a host of exciting rugby players for the new MLR season. The roster is a fascinating blend of stardust, experience, and players breaking into the professional ranks. Here are our tips for players to keep tracking. Our picks in this article are spread across match-winning stars, seasoned internationals, and up-and-coming … Read more
Austin, Texas has one rugby team in Major League Rugby, the professional league in the USA. The outfit has a somewhat turbulent history and has gone through several owners and name changes. Austin Gilgronis is owned by Adam Gilchrist, an Australian entrepreneur who also owns a worldwide gym franchise. His investment company, Loyals Rugby, bought … Read more
A number of exciting players have signed with Austin Gilgronis. The roster is getting very interesting indeed. Here are our tips for Austin rugby players to watch out for. We’ve split our picks between established stars, internationals, Eagles, and up-and-coming prospects for national honors. Star Players At Austin Gilgronis Our task was to select two … Read more
Rugby has been played in the USA since the 19th century. There are currently over 120 thousand members registered with the governing body, USA Rugby. They include about 30,000 college rugby players and 31,000 players at senior level outside the colleges. Aside from adult and college players, there are similar numbers playing in High School. … Read more
Now that referees wear microphones, television viewers may hear shouts from rugby players as they form a scrum. But it’s hard to make out exactly what’s going on. Rugby forwards say very little in a scrum. The most likely words are: brief instructions by the pack leader before the scrum starts simple chants to keep … Read more
Now that rugby referees wear microphones in international and top club matches, we can hear what they say to control the scrum. The exact phrase is mandatory as part of the laws of World Rugby. So, what do referees say in the scrum? Since 2013, rugby referees say three words to initiate a scrum. “Crouch, … Read more
You just need to watch one rugby match to notice how much the referee is respected by the players. When referees award a penalty, you won’t see them surrounded by an angry team arguing their innocence. And when a referee penalizes a burly forward who towers over him? “Yes Sir, sorry Sir”, is the standard … Read more
If you’re thinking of joining a local rugby club, you’ll be wondering how much does it cost to play rugby. You will need some clothing and equipment that should last several years. You will also have recurring costs such as club membership and insurance. An adult rugby player will have typical costs of $400 to … Read more
Many professional rugby players shave their legs, and it’s becoming more common in amateur and social leagues. Players shave their legs to: Prevent leg hair from being torn when removing strapping Assist healing around wounds and injuries Avoid skin irritation from frequent massages Improve the appearance of muscles Yes, the last reason is basically to … Read more
The most common reason for rugby players to tape both thighs is to aid with being lifted in a lineout. Tape and bandages on only one thigh are usually to support a minor injury. This article gives a detailed explanation of using tape for lineout jumpers. We also have a step-by-step pictorial guide on how … Read more