Day 1 of play for the Men’s Division of the Dubai 7s has completed and the quarterfinals are set. The kickoff of the 2015/2016 HSBC World Series provided a fair share of drama as teams embark on the final season before the Olympics. Aside from a couple of teams that …
Read More »Americas players in Championship Week 11
The Greene King IPA Championship heads into the halfway point with a number of Americas players selected to take part in Round 11 of the English second division. Martín García Veiga returns at hooker to head up Jersey’s meeting with Ealing Trailfinders. Fellow Argentina Ignacio Saenz Lancuba is on the …
Read More »USA Stun New Zealand to Reach Cup in Dubai
The USA recorded another historic moment in their 7s history as they have defeated New Zealand for the first time in team history. The victory vaulted the Eagles past France and into the Cup Quarterfinals at the Dubai 7s. All three teams finished pool play with identical 2-1 records. The …
Read More »Sánchez, Creevy and Imhoff nominated for Olimpia de Plata
The nominees are in for the 2015 edition of Argentina’s sporting excellence – the Olimpia de Plata. The three players up for the honor are Nicolás Sánchez, Agustín Creevy and Juan Imhoff. All three were integral components of Los Pumas’ Rugby World Cup campaign. Captain Creevy featured in every match aside from …
Read More »Hassler, Ardron return for Ospreys
Canadian World Cup duo Jeff Hassler and Tyler Ardron will make their much-anticipated returns from injury for Ospreys against Zebre on Sunday at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma. The pair having been missing in action since the tournament concluded, each recovering from knee problems suffered on international duty. Both …
Read More »Canadians, Eagles, Pumas in Premiership Week 6
Round 6 of the Aviva Premiership will get underway later on today with Gloucester playing host to the Sale Sharks at Kingsholm Stadium. Involved for the home side will be Mariano Galarza. The second-rower will feature as a replacement. Canadian center Ciaran Hearn will make his long-awaited professional debut when …
Read More »Canadians, Eagles, Teros, Pumas in Pro 12 Week 9
Round 9 will begin tonight with the Cardiff Blues playing host to competition leaders Connacht. Missing for the visitors will be AJ MacGinty who faces a month out through injury. His World Cup Eagles teammate, Cam Dolan, will feature for the Welsh region. Dolan has been named on the bench. …
Read More »Hearn set for London Irish debut
Ciaran Hearn will make his London Irish debut on Saturday afternoon against Harlequins at the Stoop. The Canadian World Cup star signed with Irish last month for the rest of the Aviva Premiership season following his good tournament form and will be given a run-out in the no13 jersey alongside …
Read More »Chile to face Brazil in Santiago
The governing body of Chilean rugby, FERUCHI have announced the dates and cities for the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship, to be played in February and March 2016. The new competition will bring together countries from North and South America to compete in an annual competition similar to the traditional Six Nations …
Read More »Los Guarias Named for 2015 South American C Championship
A 26-man roster has been named to represent Costa Rica at the 2015 South American C Championship to be played this month in El Salvador. The three round tournament will be played from December 06-12 with Costa Rica entering as the favorites. Costa Rica’s opening fixture will be against Guatemala, a …
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