The first coach of Los Jaguares is continuing his coaching career in a different manner altogether. Raúl Pérez has become Head Coach of Paraguay. He takes up his new coaching position at a time in which professional rugby is set to be born in the country. Plans are for Paraguay …
Read More »Dan Moor on trial with Yorkshire Carnegie
Canadian international Dan Moor is currently on trial at RFU Championship club Yorkshire Carnegie. After winning a Blue in the Varsity Match last year for Oxford University, the 28-year-old is now looking to secure a professional deal with the Leeds-based club having also impressed with the Wasps reserve side in …
Read More »Mullen signs for Newcastle Falcons
Paul Mullen has become the latest US Eagles rep to find a home in Europe. The tighthead prop has signed a short-term contract with the Newcastle Falcons that will keep him in the English Premiership until at least December. He follows fellow Eagles front rowers Titi Lamositele and Joe Taufete’e …
Read More »Collegiate All-American shortlist trimmed to 36 players
A shortlist of 36 players have been named to compete for Collegiate All-American honors in a selection camp and trial match against the Glendale Raptors. The one-off match will take place on Friday, August 17, at Infinity Park. 1st and 2nd team honors will be handed out following the completion …
Read More »Hourcade Joins Sudamérica Rugby Staff
Daniel Hourcade has joined the Sudamérica Rugby Staff. The former Head Coach of Argentina is to take up a position with the regional governing body to run a High Performance program. The new role comes less than two months after he stood-down as Head Coach of Los Pumas. As Head …
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 Panama Panama mounted a second half come back to topple Honduras on Saturday in Tegucigalpa. The 39-27 victory came after Honduras …
Read More »Canada Selects Beaten by Castres
The Canada Selects were beaten by Castres on Saturday. Played at the Stade de la Balmette in Lacaune, France the 2018 Top 14 champions defeated the Canadians 47-17. For Castres the match marked the beginning of preseason matches. Their impressive win has the reigning French champions on track ahead of …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 12 2018
International competition resumed on Saturday. In the first test match since the June Internationals, Honduras played host to Panama to open the 2018 Centroamericano. Following the result of the match the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 12 2018. For Honduras the match was the first since Americas Rankings …
Read More »Panama Come back to Topple Honduras
Panama mounted a second half come back to topple Honduras today in Tegucigalpa. The 39-27 victory came after Honduras had been leading 20-12 at half time. Today’s fixture marked the beginning of the historic 2018 Centroamericano. Honduras, and Panama are joined by El Salvador in the new look Centroamericano, the updated …
Read More »Pools and Formats Confirmed for RAN Sevens in Barbados
Rugby Americas North has confirmed the pools and formats for this year’s RAN Sevens in Barbados. Taking place on September 22-23 , 15 countries will be involved in the competition which doubles as qualification for the 2019 Pan American Games. Those involved are to be targeting not only the Pan …
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