An approaching hurricane has forced the World Tens Series to delay the start of the tournament by one day. Hurricane Epsilon is expected to pass close to Bermuda on Thursday evening. Originally set for Saturday, the Series will now kick off on Sunday, October 25. The inaugural event will be …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs GCU prop Lincoln Sii
Rugby ATL have confirmed the signing of Grand Canyon University prop Lincoln Sii for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old tighthead joins as an undrafted free agent following a trial period that saw him playing in two recent intra-squad matches with 404 Rugby, ATL’s development side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjSxfevAy4 …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Federico Favaro
This past weekend the return of international rugby to the Americas as the South American 4 Nations kicked off. With the games not counting as tests, a number of young players were given opportunities to prove themselves and will do so again later today in the second round. In Europe …
Read More »Seawolves confirm Tim Metcher for 2021 campaign
The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of Tim Metcher for a fourth Major League Rugby campaign. A staple in the No3 shirt since joining ahead of the inaugural 2018 season, the 29-year-old Australian has spent recent months playing for Southern Districts in the Shute Shield. Metcher played all five …
Read More »Preview: Uruguay XV vs Chile XV
One of the longest-lasting rivalries in international rugby will continue on Wednesday. Uruguay play host to Chile in a non-capped match in Montevideo. The fixture is a round two match in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. The Uruguay XV enter on the back of a 25-17 win over the …
Read More »DTH van der Merwe joins Miami Sun for World Tens
Canadian international star DTH van der Merwe headlines the Miami Sun entry for the upcoming World Tens Series. The 34-year-old suits up for the first time since departing Glasgow Warriors earlier this year. He is one of three inclusions set to join the LA Giltinis for their inaugural Major League …
Read More »Preview: Argentina XV vs Brazil XV
The Argentina XV face the Brazil XV on neutral soil on Wednesday. The unique fixture is a round two match in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. The Argentina XV were unconvincing winners on day one. This fact, in addition to rotation based on the scheduling appear to have shaped …
Read More »Argentine reinforcements arrive in Australia from Europe
Thirteen Argentine reinforcements have arrived in Australia from Europe. Twelve of them play their rugby in France and one does so in England. The figure represents the largest number of foreign-based players on a Pumas roster in five years. The thirteen new arrivals are in Australia, but are not with …
Read More »Santiago Arata wins 2020 Premio Charrúa Award
Santiago Arata is the winner of the 2020 Premio Charrúa Award for rugby. The Premios Charrúa recognize the top performers in Uruguayan sport. Arata was short-listed together with RWC 2019 teammates Germán Kessler, and Manuel Diana. The trio of Arata, Kessler and Diana all play professional rugby abroad. Arata plays …
Read More »New Zealand update traveling squad for Tri-Nations
New Zealand have named a 38-strong traveling squad for the revised Rugby Championship to be hosted by Australia. Two uncapped forwards have been added to the Tri-Nations Cup roster as winger George Bridge drops out after suffering a long-term pectoral injury in training. Called up for the first time are …
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