The Sevens Floodgates Open
Thor the god of thunder stomped his way across the Southern California sky Saturday, showing himself too strong even for the most hardy of rugby fans and the most gritty of rugby players.
Selknam Grounds American Raptors in Super Rugby Americas Opener
The American Raptors made their first foray into Super Rugby Americas with a 45-10 loss to Selknam.
The Raptors, featuring several players with USA aspirations, a few experienced South Americans, and a group of crossover athletes, are still finding their way in what is a very high level of competition.
Raptors Look to Open Super Rugby Americas Season Saturday
The American Raptors are set to face off with Selknam in the Super Rugby Americas opening weekend Saturday in Chile.
Selknam is very close to the Chilean national rugby team, and so this will be a massive challenge for the Glendale, Colo.-based team made up of crossover athletes mixed with some former college standouts and a few South Americans.
Here's the lineup:
Humbled in Seattle, American Raptors Look to Next Step
The American Raptors got a bit of a rude awakening in their warmup match this past weekend in Seattle.
Chobot Taking American Raptors on Epic Road Trip
The American Raptors are set to start Super Rugby Americas action in a little more than two weeks, playing four games on the road to start the competition.
They kick-start it all with a game at the Seattle Seawolves in Tukwila, Wash. this coming weekend.
