England has confirmed a 34-man roster to face Argentina. The team’s meet in London in what is to be the first of three November Internationals for Los Pumas. Head Coach Eddie Jones is targeting a 4-0 showing over the South Americans. By this he means completing four wins from as …
Read More »Chile name provisional squad for November
Chile have named a 31-man provisional squad for their historic November international fixtures. Los Cóndores will play three matches in Hong Kong in the Regal Hotels Cup of Nations before heading to Europe for a one-off test against Germany. The squad is a mix of old and new with 10 …
Read More »South American Teams Prepare for Montevideo
South American teams are preparing for action in Montevideo. The 2017 edition of the Valentín Martínez 7’s will take place on November 10-11 at Carrasco Polo Club in the Uruguayan capital. Competing will be seven countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay all do so from South America while …
Read More »Canada add Strange to coaching staff
Kingsley Jones will not be the only Welshman on Canada’s coaching staff this November. The new Head Coach will be assisted by Jason Strange who arrives on loan from the Welsh Rugby Union to help with the four-match series against the New Zealand Māori, Georgia, Spain, and Fiji. A goal-kicking …
Read More »Eagles named for November tests
The US Eagles have named 26 players to travel to Europe next month. An underwhelming schedule will see them play only two tests – against Germany and Georgia – but the team has named their strongest possible touring party for the trip. Newly hired Head Coach Gary Gold will not …
Read More »Roland Suniula heading to Italy
A second Suniula has signed a pro contract but it won’t be on US soil. Roland Suniula has penned a deal with Reggio of the Italian Eccellenza until the end of the season, heading off speculation that he would join brother Shalom at the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby. …
Read More »Sánchez Turns Down Clermont
Nicolás Sánchez has turned down an offer from Clermont. The Pumas fly half was sought by the French giants but Sánchez is staying with Los Jaguares. The 2017 Top 14 champions are presently seeking a fly half. The club lost regular starter Camille Lopez this past weekend. His broken fibia will …
Read More »Colombia Sevens Preparing in France
Colombia’s Men’s Sevens team is preparing in France. With the Juegos Bolivarianos quickly approaching Los Tucanes are now training in Marcoussis. They are doing so with an eye at winning medals on their home turf in Santa Marta. The camp runs until October 30. The players in France are mainly …
Read More »Pumas Prepare for November with Five New Faces
Los Pumas are preparing for November with five new faces. The South Americans are to play three test matches in Europe, facing England, Italy and Ireland. The tour is to bring a close to what has been an extremely disappointing year for Argentina. Los Pumas have their backs against the …
Read More »Ramiro Herrera Leaves Pumas
28-year-old Ramiro Herrera leaves Los Pumas. The Tight Head prop is not involved in the training camp for the upcoming November Internationals. Argentina is to play in Europe against England, Italy and Ireland. The veteran of 37 test matches for Argentina, Herrera’s Pumas career is now on hold. The Patagonian …
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