It’s a good week for American followers of the Cardiff Blues. After leading the reserve side in the British & Irish Cup last weekend, Cam Dolan will get his first start of the Pro 12 season in Week 7, and his first ever run-out at his preferred no8 position. Also …

Week 9 of the Pro D2 is underway. The current season of the second division of French rugby is proving to be highly competitive. A variety of clubs are likely to be in contention for promotion to the Top 14 next season. Involved are a host of players from the …

The UAR has named the officials for the opening round of the Campeonato Argentino. Argentina’s National Provincial Championship will get underway this coming Saturday, October 29. The 2016 edition of the competition is to be the 72nd in history. With teams divided into three divisions it is both a celebration …

The rumors were true. Just three months after announcing his retirement from the HSBC Sevens Series, Phil Mack has decided to pull on the Canadian jersey one more time. The 31-year-old is set to take his James Bay halfback partnership to the international stage along with another returnee, Connor Braid. …

Tucumán has included some big names for the Campeonato Argentino. Las Naranjas coaches Mariano Odstrcil and Álvaro Galindo have opted mainly for youth and this includes players to have played for the Argentina XV this year. Notable players on the roster include José Barros Sosa, Santiago Iglesias Valdéz, Augusto López …

Langilangi Haupeakui is to make his Guinness Pro 12 debut on Friday. The rampaging Californian has been named on the bench for the Glasgow Warriors who host Treviso at Scotstoun. Haupeakui recently signed for the Scottish team. His arrival followed an impressive season of PRO Rugby for the Sacramento Express. …

Felipe Arregui will earn his first start for Edinburgh on Friday. The Scottish capital city side will play host to Zebre in a Guinness Pro 12 fixture at Murrayfield. Arregui replaces the injured WP Nel to join Allen Dell in the front-row. Both players are uncapped but are all but …

USA Eagles prop Eric Fry has joined Vannes to play in the Pro D2. The 29-year-old Californian has made the move from Saint-Nazaire, a club playing in Fédérale 1. Capped 40 times by the USA, Fry is a player of great interest to Vannes. The club has made a successful start …

Toronto-born Leinster scrumhalf Luke McGrath is one of six uncapped players named in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad to prepare for their four-match November test series that begins at Soldier Field in Chicago next weekend against the All Blacks. The 23-year-old could well make his debut against the country of his …

It was a challenge to put together a select side this week and in all honesty it isn’t one of our best, but sometimes you have to make do with what you’re given. A number of backs put their hand up which made things a little easier out wide. Up …