Joseph Hammond

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Illona Maher posses in a Bristol Bears jersey in a promotional image for her signing

Ilona Maher Isn't The Only American In The UK's Premiership

Godine's Brotherhood is our Rugby Book of the Year

Brotherhood – Our Rugby Book of the Year

Ilona Maher seen here in this press photo from the Bristol Bears has announced she will play for the team on a three month contract.

Ilona Maher Joins UK's Bristol Bears

Antoine Dupont kissing his gold medal after leading France to a historic victory

Antoine Dupont Is The Obvious Rugby Player of the Year

A promotional image for the new Rugby series

World Rugby

Trailer Released For New Netflix Rugby Show

A new elite production from Netflix will examine the world of from the Korean perspective. Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die is a new reality series that will air on

The USA defense held firm in a 21-17 win over Portugal

USA Rugby Defeats Portugal 21-17

The United States Rugby Union team’s November tour got off to a good start with a 21-17 win over Portugal in Coimbra. The match attended by a small but enthusia

A general view of the USA Rugby goal line flag on July 12, 2024, in Washington, DC. The tournament in Oregon will be the first domestic rugby tournament for the USA Olympians since the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

World Rugby

USA Eagles All Set to Face Portugal in November Showdown

By Joseph Hammond The United States Rugby Union team is in Portugal, ready to face an important test match in their November tour, with kickoff now just hours

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Las Vegas, United States Published on April 18, 2020 vis David Lusvardi Unsplash

World Rugby

Las Vegas Increasingly America' s Home For Rugby

Las Vegas is increasingly a premier destination for international rugby, attracting fans and top teams alike. With high-profile events, record-breaking crowds,

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps with the ball over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

US Rugby

NFL's Saquon Barkley Sparks "Leaping" Debate In Rugby World

Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley has sparked an unusual controversy in Rugby. Barkley did something special on the 3rd and Eight Yards to go against the Jacks

US Rugby

2025 Will Be A Big Year For Women's Rugby Even Without The World Cup

Next year will be a historically important one for women’s rugby. Rugby is of course played in an organized fashion in some 119 countries and has over 500 milli

An important read on Rugby in France

World Rugby

Rugby Reads: "Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby"

Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby was released last year and offers an important look at the game in France. This book is part travel writing, part

A scene from 2019 Rugby X tournament at the O2 Arena in London

US Rugby

Time To Revive RugbyX

The United State’s women’s rugby team won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics led by strong play from rugby star Ilona Maher and others on the United States team.

The play was part of a resurgence for Travis Kelce as the Chief's won

US Rugby

Taylor Swift Watches Travis Kelce Uses Rugby Move In Chiefs Win Over New Orleans

The play was part of a resurgence for Travis Kelce as Chief's win / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce threw a lateral to t

USA Rugby Star Ilona Maher is making rugby fans out of NFL players

Ilona Maher Making More NFL Players Into Rugby Fans

US rugby star Ilona Maher is making NFL fans left and right. Maher played a key role in the historic Bronze medal Paris 2024 Olympic effort from the USA Women's