The Barbarians and Argentina played out an entering match today in London. The composite side would mount a stunning comeback to complete a three point win after Los Pumas had been 21 points ahead. The fixture served Argentina as a means of concluding 2018 with an exhibition match. With Super …
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The USA Men’s Eagles earned their best-ever finish at the Dubai Sevens, taking Silver after reaching the Cup Final on Saturday. As they did in the women’s bracket, New Zealand proved the best team at the tournament and took home the top spot in the season opener. Argentina would finish …
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England try-scoring machine Dan Norton reached an historic first on the first day of the Dubai 7s. Having already long passed former record-holder Santiago Gómez Cora of Argentina and Kenya’s legendary Collins Injera, Norton became the first player to score 300 tries on the HSBC Sevens Series in classic fashion …
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Argentina ended their year in London this afternoon, falling 38-35 to the Barbarians. The defeat came after Argentina had been leading 28-7 and sees Mario Ledesma’s team officially winless in their end of year tour. The mark left by Ledesma has already seen personal changes. One of them is no …
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This episode features a good chat with Curry Hitchborn to talk about UBC and the pathway from college rugby to the pros. We also cover the last week of the international test window and what lies ahead for the Americas in the coming months. The ARN Podcast is available on: …
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It was a decent return for the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Both the Pumas and Men’s Eagles finished with two wins from three, in doing so qualifying for the Cup Quarter Finals. Canada managed one win and will now move into the Challenge Trophy bracket. After …
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The Top 14 continues this weekend with Week 11 of the league taking place. It is the first round since the completion of the November Internationals. Players have plenty to play for as RWC 2019 draws closer. 8th host 10th with Lyon at home against Pau on Saturday. Starting at …
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This weekend will feature Week 9 of the English Premiership. The latest round will see matches taking place from Friday through Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. Friday’s one fixture sees the Harlequins hosting the Exeter Chiefs in London. Not involved are Puma Santiago Cordero and …
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With the November Internationals over it is back to domestic leagues. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa this means the Pro 14. Week 10 sees matches played on Friday and Saturday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. The round will get underway with two matches …
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Week 13 of the Pro D2 kicks-off today. The French second division is a competition featuring a number of players from the Americas. The following preview details their involvement in the upcoming round of the competition. Opening the round is Mont de Marsan vs Brive. Both are former Top 14 …
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