This year’s edition of the end-of-year international series again saw countries from the world over playing test match rugby in Europe. Yes, in Europe. This is the subject of the latest edition of Forward Thinking: Make November Northern Hemisphere Tours. Dated North vs South Terminology Many members of the global rugby …
Read More »Quesada to Depart Stade Français at the End of the Season
Gonzalo Quesada is to depart Stade Français at the end of the season. The former Puma will leave his post of Head Coach to be replaced by Greg Cooper. The former All Black will take over on a three-year deal. Quesada arrived at Stade Français from Racing 92 in 2013. During …
Read More »Tough draw for Americas teams at Cape Town 7s
Americas teams have their work cut out for them as they look to turn around their HSBC Sevens Series fortunes in Cape Town this weekend. Canada and Argentina are again paired in and this time find themselves in a stacked Pool C with England and New Zealand. It’s a nightmare …
Read More »Americas Rankings – December 05 2016
Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – December 05 2016 shows changes for a number of countries. In the South American C Championship the results have implications for all four. Guatemala’s 34-0 win over Panama sees Guatemala rocketing …
Read More »Video: Charente Win Away to Bourgoin with all points being Argentine
Charente won away to Bourgoin with all points being Argentine. Impressive performances from Facundo Panceyra Garrido and Sebastián Poet propelled SA Charente XV to a 20-15 win on the road. Panceyra Garrido scored both of Charente’s tries. They were converted by Poet who also landed two penalties. Both players joined …
Read More »Man of the Match Socino sees Newcastle to Win over Harlequins
A man of the match performance from Juan Pablo Socino saw Newcastle to a home win over the Harlequins. Played on Sunday, the Rugby World Cup 2015 Puma scored two tries to help the Northern English side to an upset victory. Socino crossed in the 29th and 43rd minutes. His …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP CALIFORNIA CUP With PRO Rugby Season Two still a few months away, American fans on the west coast have a new …
Read More »South Africa one step ahead in Dubai
Paul Ryan named South Africa as his favorites to set the pace on the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series and following the opening tournament in Dubai his predictions look spot-on. The Blitzbokke cruised through Day Two to lift the title, smashing both New Zealand and Wales before meeting Fiji in the …
Read More »Hourcade set to hold talks with Tomás de la Vega
Daniel Hourcade is set to hold talks with Tomás de la Vega. The Argentine Head Coach will meet with de la Vega, the player has confirmed. The 26-year-old recently won player of the year in the Campeonato Argentino. de la Vega captained Buenos Aires to the national provincial title last …
Read More »Uruguay XV Win Promotion in Campeonato Argentino
The Uruguay XV defeated Alto Valle this afternoon to win promotion in the Campeonato Argentino. The 31-27 victory sees Uruguay’s ‘A’ side rising from the third to the second division of Argentina’s provincial championship. In 2017 the Uruguay XV will play in the ‘Ascenso A’ division. The match was eagerly …
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