Monthly Archives: June 2019

Samu Manoa announces retirement from test rugby

Gary Gold’s World Cup plans have been hit with the sudden announcement by Samu Manoa that he is stepping away from international rugby with immediate effect. The 34-year-old lock or loose forward was named in the USA’s 40-man roster for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup but has instead opted to …

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Alf Daniels departs Utah Warriors

The Major League Rugby off-season has claimed its latest Head Coach victim. Alf Daniels was today confirmed to be departing the Utah Warriors after two seasons in charge. He is the third coach relieved of duty following the in-season change at Houston and Glendale’s axing of Dave Williams. It’s a …

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RWC 2019 – The Competitors – Australia

Two-time former RWC champions, Australia are a major force in the sport of rugby. The Wallabies have played in every RWC, making the Semi Finals in all but two of the prior eight tournaments. The 2019 team will go into the tournament looking to return home with the title. Do …

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Fiji name squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Fiji have named a powerful 42-man squad to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. It’s a full strength side that contains all of their top players from Europe, including international stars Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Mata, and Semi Radradra. John McKee has trimmed his original 50-man extended World Cup list. …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Women’s Eagles Sevens This was unquestionably the best weekend in the history of the USA Women’s Sevens team. On Saturday they …

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Eagles trio in Biarritz Dream Team

Three Women’s Eagles have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team following the USA’s historic Cup Final victory in Biarritz on Sunday. Cheta Emba, Kristen Thomas, and Lauren Doyle earned their spots in the select side as voted by the commentary team. Emba and Thomas formed a powerful ball-running …

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