The Houston SaberCats have signed Irish hooker Pat O’Toole from the San Diego Legion. An Ireland u19 representative, the 23-year-old was formerly with Guinness Pro 14 side Connacht before joining San Diego for the second half of the 2018 Major League Rugby season. O’Toole qualifies for the USA on ancestry …
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As it turns out Matt Hughston’s time with the New England Free Jacks was only temporary, at least for now. The former New Orleans Gold flanker skippered the Free Jacks in their inaugural match against the Ontario Arrows a week ago. He has now confirmed a move to Rugby United …
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It was Dragons vs Dragons at Eugene Cross Park in Ebbw Vale on Monday evening as the Welsh regional side played host to Hong Kong in a warm-up match for the latter’s World Cup Qualifying campaign. The full-time score was 28-24, the home side taking the result by virtue of …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Canada named a healthy roster for November’s RWC Repechage tournament. Including are returning overseas professional players Matt Tierney, Brett Beukeboom, …
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A high-flying second half gave the Rugby Americas Selects an overwhelming 59-31 win over the Glendale Raptors at Infinity Park on Saturday. The friendly was organized as part of the Rugby Americas combine that saw 26 players from across the Americas come together in a bid to earn professional contracts …
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Shane O’Leary earned Man of the Match honors for his role in Nottingham’s impressive 42-27 win over favored Ealing Trailfinders on Saturday. Trailing 27-22 early in the second half, Nottingham held the Trailfinders scoreless in the last half hour, with O’Leary kicking one penalty goal, two wide-angle conversions, and a …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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