The Six Nations has all the attention this weekend yet there is to also be a full round of the Guinness Pro 14. Week 16 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League sees matches being played from Friday to Sunday. Taking to the field will be Americas players. The following is a …
Read More »Aviva Premiership – Week 16 Preview
The English club season roles on, doing so against the back-drop of the Six Nations. Week 16 of the Aviva Premiership continues the tradition of Americas players featuring. The following is a preview detailing the involvement of players from the region. The opening fixture is on Saturday with the Exeter …
Read More »Franco Sábato ruled out of Las Vegas and Vancouver 7s
Los Pumas 7’s have been dealt a major blow. Franco Sábato has been ruled out of the Las Vegas and Vancouver 7’s tournaments. The loss of Sábato adds to a growing injury list with Fernando Luna also missing out. Sábato is out through a shoulder injury. His place on the …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 24 Preview
Week 24 of the Pro D2 season is upon us. The second division of French rugby has long been a competition featuring many players from the Americas. The following is a preview detailing those involved over the coming round of competition. The opening match of week 24 sees Mont de …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Lions vs Jaguares Preview
The Lions host Los Jaguares in a second round Super Rugby fixture. Taking place in Johannesburg on Saturday the home side is looking for back-to-back wins to open their 2018 Super Rugby season. Los Jaguares are seeking their first after falling to the Stormers last Saturday. Lions Head Coach Swys …
Read More »ARC Team of the Week
It was a bit of a weird week in the Americas Rugby Championship. The three favorites all won but none in spectacular fashion. Canada broke out of their duck but left a lot to be desired against a poor Brazilian team. The USA stumbled through the first half before exploding …
Read More »ARC 2018 – Uruguay vs Argentina XV – Full Match Video
A misty night in Maldonado set the scene for Uruguay’s match against the Argentina XV in Round 3 of the Americas Rugby Championship. For Uruguay it was a chance to achieve a first-ever win over Argentina in ARC competition. The Argentina XV meanwhile required a win to get back into …
Read More »Parisse To Become World’s 5th Most Capped Player on Friday
Sergio Parisse is to become the world’s 5th Most capped player on Friday. He is to do so for Italy who play away to France. Not only is the match a rare Friday fixture but it is to also be played at a new venue. In breaking with tradition Paris …
Read More »Fernández Lobbe Gives Fan His Shirt
In a gesture underlined the spirit of rugby Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe gave his shirt to a fan post match. In what is far from being an isolated incident Corcho made a young Toulon fan happy by removing his jersey to trade it with him. It occurred on Saturday following …
Read More »Hourcade in Japan – To Coach Pumas at RWC 2019?
Speculation over the future of Daniel Hourcade as Los Pumas Head Coach, or not, appears to be over. While an official announcement over Hourcade as coach is set to come within two months, it appears all but certain now that El Huevo will remain in charge until RWC 2019. This …
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