Old Glory have signed one of North America’s most promising young forwards with the acquisition of Logan Weidner on a three-year deal. The 21-year-old lock or loose forward moves to the nation’s capital after spending the past three years in France, first in the Brive academy and then with Narbonne. …
Read More »Test Match – Spain vs USA – ARN Guide
Los Leones will meet the Men’s Eagles for the first time in 20 years on Saturday. The two sides will be competing for the La Vila International Rugby Cup. While that title has little meaning, the clash is very much relevant to the World Rankings where the 18th-ranked USA sit …
Read More »Test Match – Canada vs Brazil – ARN Guide
Canada and Brazil will close out what has been a quiet 2023 season with a neutral-venue test in La Vila on Saturday. Both sides were defeated in their first match of their tour, with the Maple Leafs falling to their hosts Spain and Os Tupis crushed by the USA. It’s …
Read More »MLR Notes: Roach to San Diego, new coach for Sharks, and more
The Legion have found their new hooker for the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Hugh Roach has been acquired from Chicago in a straight swap for scrumhalf Jason Higgins. The former fills the enormous gap left by the departures of both Sama Malolo and Shilo Klein to Super Rugby. Roach …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas Future – Special Player Draft
South American rugby players are in search of professional opportunities. This has seen the creation of Super Rugby Americas Future. The new institution is to be a special player draft held in Montevideo, Uruguay from November 22-25. Super Rugby Americas Future will involve four teams with young players from the …
Read More »Remembering Lunk: A Canadian Classic
In my years of working as a rugby writer I have had occasion to write a fair few obituaries about players that have passed away – many still in their prime. I have met many of them and covered their careers, and generally it is a sad tome written about …
Read More »Europe Notes – Americas Player Transfers
Player recruitment continues. Recent transfers have seen players from North America and South America signing deals in Europe. Player movement will continue over the coming weeks and months with short and long-term signings being tabled. Former Canadian captain Tyler Ardron continues to be a man missing in action for …
Read More »Rodrigo Isgró from World Cup Pumas to eyeing Paris Olympics
The World’s best Rugby Sevens player from 2023, Rodrigo Isgró is back. Having been drafted in to Los Pumas by Michael Cheika, the big name from Mendoza returns to Argentina 7’s with an eye to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) confirmed Isgró as part …
Read More »Powerful Argentina defeat Chile in South American u19’s
A powerful performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas easily overcoming Chile in the South American u19’s. The 68-0 victory set up a final between Los Pumitas and Uruguay. The match was game two in the Sudamericano de Rugby u19. Taking place in Santa Fé, Argentina, the home side ran riot at …
Read More »MLR Notes: Howley heading home, Salmon swims south
Rob Howley will not be returning to the Toronto Arrows in 2024. The former British & Irish Lions coach will return to his home in Wales and bid adieu to both the Major League Rugby side and Rugby Canada when his contract expires at the end of this month. Arriving …
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