Argentina’s push to host a World Cup take on a new meaning as World Rugby officials gather in Buenos Aires this weekend. The Union Argentina de Rugby (UAR) is to host a series of meetings with key World Rugby committee members. Present are to be World Rugby’s Executive, Rugby, Regional …
Read More »Canada name side for Pacific Challenge
Some new faces will run out for Canada ‘A’ in the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. The new tournament will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, with the first round of matches slated for October 8. Included on the Canadian roster are four players entirely new to this level of competition with …
Read More »Samoa ‘A’ Name Roster for Americas Pacific Challenge
Samoa ‘A’ have named a 32-man roster for the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. Set to be played in Montevideo, Uruguay the World Rugby tournament will bring together the ‘A’ teams from Argentina, Canada, Fiji, Samoa, Uruguay and the USA. The 32 players named for Sama ‘A’ will begin training this …
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 Uruguay Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are …
Read More »Video: Fernández Shows his Class vs Toulon
Patricio Fernández showed his class today, scoring two tries for Clermont against Toulon. Having started at fly half the Argentine play-maker kicked two first half penalties but it was his second half tries which were of greater note. An injury to French fullback Scott Spedding resulted in Camille Lopez coming …
Read More »Video: Capó Ortega, Urdapilleta Star as Castres Down Racing 92
Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamín Urdapilleta were in sublime form for Castres yesterday. Both players crossed for tries as their club defeated the 2016 Top 14 champions, Racing 92. Captaining the side the Uruguayan second-rower went over for a first half try. The 27th minute try was Castres’ first and …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 6
Week 6 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad & …
Read More »Americas Players in RFU Championship – Week 4
Aaron Carpenter will make his first start in a London Welsh jersey on Sunday against a number of familiar faces. The Canadian no8 lines up against former club Cornish Pirates at Mennaye Field, with two of his international compadres Brett Beukeboom and Matt Evans at battle stations for the home …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 4
Week 4 of the Aviva Premiership will see matches played from Friday through Sunday. The range of matches on offer will include players from the Americas. In search of their opening win in the Aviva Premiership Bristol will play host to Exeter in Week 4’s opening match. Playing at Ashton …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12 – Week 4
There are to be a variety of Americas players in the Guinness Pro 12 this coming weekend. Week 3 of the Celtic-Italian League will have a Friday-Saturday split with three matches played on each day. Two of the leading teams in the early rounds of the season, Leinster and the Ospreys, …
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