Patrick Johnson of The Province recently wrote his own autopsy of where Canada’s senior men’s rugby team stands after the 2015 Rugby World Cup; towards the end asking the incredibly important and disturbing question: “Why would they?” Why would a new generation of aspiring young athletes make enormous sacrifices, with no financial …
Read More »Chile Shortlist Players for International Duty
Los Condores Head Coach Paul Healy has identified a sizable list of players under consideration for international duty for the remainder of 2015 and also 2016. Those listed are to be considered for international duty for both the test team and the country’s Rugby Sevens side. Among those named there …
Read More »Dolan to debut for Cardiff Blues vs Ulster
USA Eagles utility forward Cam Dolan will make his debut for the Cardiff Blues on Friday evening. Having played mainly at 8 or, more recently, in the second-row for his country Dolan will instead play on the side of the scrum for his Welsh team. The Cardiff Blues face Ulster …
Read More »Spain to host Chile in November
It has been confirmed that Spain will play host to Chile in an international rugby test match on November 21. The fixture is to serve as a warm-up match for both countries ahead of continental assignments. Beginning in February Spain will play in the European Nations Cup while Chile will …
Read More »Uruguayan Mario Sagario joins Irish Giants
Los Teros front-rower Mario Sagario has signed a contract with southern Irish province Munster. The arrangement will see the Uruguayan World Cup prop playing as a Medical Joker for the coming four months with the possibility for an extension. Sagario, as such, is on trial with the Guinness Pro 12 giants …
Read More »Chile Confirms Americas Rugby Cup Calendar
The governing body of Chilean rugby, Feruchi has announced Los Condores’ five fixtures for the 2016 Americas Rugby Cup. The soon to be launched competition will be the Americas version of the Six Nations with Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the USA being joined by Brazil …
Read More »Ecuador Name 25-Man Roster for South American B
The governing body of Ecuadorian rugby the Federación Ecuatoriana de Rugby has confirmed a 25-man player roster for the upcoming South American B Championship. Ecuador’s Head Coach Luis Zamora ehas called upon players from three of the country’s provinces with Guayas and Pichincha accounting for all but one of them. To be …
Read More »Uruguay Prepare for Argentine Provincial Championship
In an effort to aid the development of rugby in the region Argentina have invited Uruguay’s second selection, the Uruguay XV to compete in Argentina’s national provincial championship, the Torneo Argentino de Uniones. The historical opportunity provides Uruguay with a means of developing more players to a higher level. The …
Read More »Bosch Set to Return for Semi Final
Leading Argentine outside center Marcelo Bosch is set to return to the starting lineup for Los Pumas for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Semi Final against Australia in London. The Saracens number 13 missed the Quarter Final against Ireland after having been suspended for foul play against Namibia in Argentina’s previous …
Read More »Unchanged Springboks Named for Semi Final
South African Head Coach Heyneke Meyer has named an unchanged side for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Semi Final against New Zealand at London’s Twickenham Stadium. The Springboks reached the final with a hard-fought come from behind victory against Wales last Saturday. Former South African captain Victor Matfield replaces Pieter-Steph du …
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