This weekend will see a number of Americas players taking to the field in the Premiership. It is to be Week 10 of the English domestic competition and the first full round of the year. The round will get underway with the Northampton Saints hosting the Wasps this evening. The presence …
Read More »Clever Returns as Eagles Name Mixed ARC Side
The USA’s roster for the Americas Rugby Championship has been named in the wake of the announcement regarding the Eagles’ Coaching Staff. The squad is highlighted by the availability of a number of overseas professionals and augmented by a mix of young prospects. With overseas professionals expected to not be …
Read More »Kansas City to get a PRO Rugby team?
Is Kansas City to get a PRO Rugby team? The mid-western U.S. city appears to be one of the two remaining locations for the inaugural PRO Rugby city, joining the Californian cities of Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco. Inside Rugby Pro Management has advertised opportunities for the recruitment of …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 Week 17
The Pro D2 slides a little further past halfway this weekend and the race towards promotion and away from relegation heats up. At least 15 Americas players are in action, with a couple more possibles for Sunday’s match in Lyon. Biarritz lost their home game against Bayonne last evening with …
Read More »Eagles add Wasps trio for ARC
New USA head coach John Mitchell has named his staff for the Americas Rugby Championship, with three former Wasps players added to the coaching roster. Rob Hoadley, Marty Veale, and Phil Greening will join the new-look staff that retains only two from the World Cup, strength & conditioning coach David …
Read More »Canada confirms ARC Staff
Canada has confirmed their staff for the Americas Rugby Championship. As reported on Monday, veteran second row Jamie Cudmore has been included as a forwards and defense coach, and will be with the squad for the first three matches of the tournament while he recuperates from a neck injury suffered while …
Read More »Canada to face England at Twickenham
Canada’s national senior women’s team has booked a date with England on Saturday, November 26, at Twickenham, the home of English rugby. The date coincides with the England men’s team fixture with Argentina, and at the time of writing it’s unclear whether the women’s game will act as a curtain-raiser …
Read More »Gómez Kodela to join Lyon
Francisco Gómez Kodela has signed a two year contract with Lyon starting next season. The former Pumas prop had been widely tipped for the move since December, and French rugby magazine Midi Olympique has now reported that the move is final, with an announcement due in the coming days. The …
Read More »Three Argentines in Spain team for Russia
Spain have named three Argentine-born players in their group of 23 to face Russia in the opening match of the European Nations Cup, or Six Nations B, on February 6 in Sochi. Head coach Santiago Santos is yet to name his starting lineup, but has included prop Fernando López, second …
Read More »Uruguay Name Strong Group to Face Canada
Los Teros have named a strong group of 24 players to face Canada in the opening match of the Americas Rugby Championship, which takes place on Saturday, February 6 in Langford. New head coach Esteban Meneses has named Juan Manuel Gaminara as captain following the retirement of Santiago Vilaseca. The …
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