Two North American internationals helped Auckland complete a stunning come-from-behind victory to win New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup competition by 40-33 over Canterbury on Saturday. It was a thrilling finale at Eden Park that saw the home side recover from a 13-point halftime deficit to earn the win in a …
Read More »Canada names squad for Repechage preparations
Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected 34 players to prepare for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Marseille. The squad will be reduced to 30 for the round-robin competition that will see Canada face Kenya, Germany, and Hong Kong in a bid for the final spot at the 2019 World …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 8 Preview
Following a break for the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup the Top 14 resumes this weekend. In week 8 of the French domestic league there will be notable match-ups and involvement from Americas’ players. The following preview details their involvement. Clermont host Castres in the opening fixture of the …
Read More »RFU Championship – Week 9 Preview
We are quickly approaching the mid-point of the RFU Championship season, a scary thought as it seems it has only just begun. London Irish remain unbeaten and favorites to make an immediate return to the Premiership, but there are others in the race who are keen to spoil the party. …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 7 Preview
Following a break for the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions the Pro 14 resumes this weekend. Week 7 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League sees four Friday fixtures and the remaining three matches taking place on Saturday. The following preview details the involvement from the Americas. In Italy later …
Read More »Seawolves confirm two Preseason Fixtures
The defending Major League Rugby champions are not resting on their laurels. Having already named a new head coach in Anton Moolman, the Seattle Seawolves have confirmed two preseason fixtures. First up on Saturday, December 22, will be a match against the Crimson Tide, a select side made up of …
Read More »NOLA sign Malcolm May from Penn State
Penn State captain Malcolm May will play for the New Orleans Gold in the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old flanker was a 1st Team Collegiate All-American selection in 2018, having earned High School All-American honors at St. Ignatius in Chicago where has also a star running back and …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 9 Preview
Week 9 of Pro D2 will be played over the coming days. In the latest round of the France’s second division fixtures will be played on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of the Americas. The opening match of the round sees Brive at home against …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was all domestic action this past weekend with the European club competitions in high gear. Also getting a look was the RFU Championship, the Spanish Liga Heineken, the URBA Top 12, and an historic match in Halifax between the Ontario Arrows and the New England Free Jacks. 1 – …
Read More »Hong Kong name World Cup Qualifier squad
Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has named a 35-strong training squad to prepare for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Marseille. As expected the team is largely comprised of expats with seven uncapped players named in the extended group. The roster will be trimmed to 30 prior to departure for …
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