Argentina is to face South Africa in a RWC 2019 warm-up match. The fixture will take place in Pretoria after the completion of the Rugby Championship. For South Africa the match is to be just one of two home matches in 2019. The two fixtures will be in Johannesburg and …
Read More »Canada and USA return to Pacific Nations Cup in 2019
Canada and the USA will make a surprise return to the Pacific Nations Cup in 2019. Fiji Rugby CEO John O’Connor confirmed the development at a meeting in Nadi on Saturday. While dates and fixtures have yet to be confirmed, it’s expected that the 2019 PNC will follow a similar …
Read More »South African scrumhalf JP Smith lands in Seattle
Former South Africa u20 scrumhalf JP Smith has landed in Seattle where he has joined up with the Seawolves ahead of the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old provides much-needed cover for player-coach Phil Mack, the Canadian captain being the only specialist scrumhalf on Seattle’s roster during the 2018 …
Read More »Deion Mikesell signs for Clermont Academy and NOLA Gold
US Eagles winger Deion Mikesell has joined Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne on a four month academy contract. The Lindenwood standout has landed in France already and could suit up for the Espoirs this coming weekend. At the end of the short-term deal he will return stateside to join the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA Men’s SevensFor the first time in their history the Men’s Eagles are on top of the world. They were defeated by …
Read More »Cordero Smashes Champions Cup Record for Tacklers Beaten
Argentine winger Santiago Cordero left his mark on the Champions Cup his past weekend. The 25-year-old set a new record for tacklers beaten in the Exeter Chiefs’ home match against Gloucester on Saturday. Playing right wing Cordero beat 17 defenders in the match. No other player has beaten more than …
Read More »Hughes and Barrett make Cape Town Dream Team
After being snubbed in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens, the US Eagles have had two of their star players named following the Cape Town tournament. Madison Hughes and Danny Barrett are among the select seven chosen by the World Rugby broadcasting team. Hughes captained the side …
Read More »World Cup Match Official short-list confirmed
World Rugby referee boss Alain Rolland has confirmed that the 14 senior match officials set to run the rule over the Six Nations Championship will serve as the short-list for final World Cup selection. The list will be trimmed to 12 who will ultimately stand in the middle for the …
Read More »Imhoff becomes first Argentine to 100 Professional Tries
Juan Imhoff made history today, becoming the first Argentine player to score 100 tries as a professional rugby player. The mark was reached in Paris with Imhoff scoring a first half try in Racing 92’s 36-26 win over the Leicester Tigers. The 100 professional tries are based on senior tries …
Read More »USA lose Cape Town final but move to top of Sevens Series
The USA finished the the year in their highest ever spot on the World Rugby Rankings in the 15-a-side game, and now the Men’s Eagles Sevens have followed suit. Despite dropping the Cup Final to Fiji at the Cape Town Sevens, the second overall finish vaults the Eagles into first …
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