The New Orleans Gold have their first match in the history books as they defeated the Capital Selects by 68-15 at Gretna Park on Saturday afternoon. Ten tries in all came from the home side with JP Eloff contributing 23 points including a nine-from-ten kicking performance from the tee. Both …
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Canada lose Baillie and O’Leary for Vancouver test
Canada have been dealt a significant blow ahead their Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series against Uruguay. First choice professionals Kyle Baillie and Shane O’Leary have been ruled out of the first test to be played at BC Place in Vancouver next Saturday. Baillie is still recovering from injury sustained …
Read More »Rodrigo Bruni In Doubt to Face USA in ARC Opener
Rodrigo Bruni is in doubt to face the USA in the ARC opener. The Argentina XV no 8 is in a race against time to be fit for the match against the Eagles in Los Angeles, California on Saturday February 03. The San Luis back-rower was one of eight invitational …
Read More »Match Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Uruguay
With two amateur club sides now in their rear view mirror the Houston SaberCats will take a big leap up in competition when they host the Uruguayan national team at Constellation Field on Saturday evening. It’s a big match for both sides not just in terms of visibility but for …
Read More »British & Irish Cup – Round 6 Preview
It’s the final round of the pool stages in the British & Irish Cup this weekend. A half dozen Americas players will be in action on Saturday with spots in the Quarter Finals still up for grabs. Canada’s only man in action this weekend will be Justin Blanchet who will …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 6 Preview
The sixth and final round of the Challenge Cup pool stages takes places this weekend. The round will confirm the Quarter Finals play-off’s for the 2017-2018 competition. The opening match of the round will be Gloucester hosting Pau. The Trinidad & Tobago born Steffon Armitage starts in the back-row while Ignacio …
Read More »Joaquín Tuculet Is New Jaguares Captain
Joaquín Tuculet is the new Jaguares captain, replacing Agustín Creevy. While an official announcement is yet to come from the UAR or Mario Ledesma himself, Jorge Búsico has confirmed Tuculet is the new captain. Captain Tuculet has been Argentina’s starting fullback since Daniel Hourcade replaced Santiago Phelan as Los Pumas …
Read More »Champions Cup – Round 6 Preview
This weekend marks the final round of the pool stage for the European Champions Cup. It is to confirm which eight clubs are to be the Quarter Finalists. Taking to the field in matches are to be a number of players from the Americas. Below is a preview of those …
Read More »Viacaba Adds to Argentine Contingent in Italy
Santiago Viacaba has become the latest Argentine player to leave home to play rugby in Italy. The CUBA fly half has signed for second division side L’Aquila Rugby Club. The move sees the 22-year-old securing his first opportunity as a professional player. Viacaba was the understudy to Juan Cruz González …
Read More »Seawolves sign Eagles prop Nick Wallace
The Seattle Seawolves have bolstered their front row stocks with the signing of former US Eagles prop Nick Wallace for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. A native of Bellingham, Washington, Wallace holds the unique distinction of having played for Canada at the u20 level – his mother is Canadian …
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