The USA Men’s Eagles Sevens program will look to make up for lost time by holding in intra-squad competition over two weekends in December. Dubbed the Golden Eagles Showdown Series, there will be two games each on December 4, 5, 11, and 12 at the Elite Athlete Training Center in …
Read More »Pumas with wins over All Blacks, Wallabies, and Springboks
Records were set in Argentina’s win over New Zealand on Saturday. The historic triumph means Los Pumas are now one of seven countries to have beaten the All Blacks. In terms of individual players, 12 Pumas from the match also have test wins over Australia and South Africa. Matías Alemanno …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 15, 2020
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The November 15, 2020 edition follows Saturday’s …
Read More »Rosters named for Stars and Stripes series
Women’s Eagles Head Coach Rob Cain has named 49 players to take part in the upcoming Stars and Stripes series. The two sides will go head-to-head at Infinity Park on November 18 and 21 as a conclusion to the eight week high performance camp. Three additional players have been called …
Read More »Sánchez and Argentina set records in win over New Zealand
Nicolás Sánchez set a record in Argentina’s win over New Zealand. The Argentine play-maker scored all 25 points in Argentina’s 25-15 victory this morning. 25 points is the most ever by an Argentine player in a match against New Zealand. It is also the third highest of any player. Only …
Read More »Tri Nations Highlights: New Zealand vs Argentina
Argentina’s first match was 2020 has come and gone. It will not easily be forgotten. The South Americans may history, defeating New Zealand for the first time. Pablo Matera led by example; putting in one of the greatest flanker showings in the modern era. The captain led well and his …
Read More »Argentina complete historic win over New Zealand
History has been made. Argentina complete an historic win over New Zealand. The 25-15 win was Los Pumas’ first ever victory over the All Blacks. Nicolás Sánchez scored all of Argentina’s points; this, though was a dedicated team effort. Captain Pablo Matera dedicated the win to all the players who …
Read More »LA signs former Wallaby Dave Dennis from Exeter
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Australian international Dave Dennis. He arrives direct from the English Premiership and Champions Cup title-winning Exeter Chiefs on a contract that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Dennis, 34, won 18 caps for the Wallabies between 2012 and 2013. Primarily …
Read More »First Premier 15s start for Sophie de Goede on Saturday
Sophie de Goede will make her first start for Saracens at No8 when they take on Wasps at Copthall Stadium on Saturday. The Canadian international is one of a dozen North American exports named on team sheets this weekend. de Goede will line up alongside ex-England prop Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark, …
Read More »30-man Brazilian roster depart to tour Portugal
Brazil will tour Portugal this month. A 30-man roster has been named for the two match tour. Os Tupis are to fly from São Paulo to Portugal on Sunday. The two match series will see matches taking place in Lisbon on November 21 and 28. The matches will be capped …
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