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Argentina emerged the best of the three Americas teams after Day One of the Hong Kong Sevens. The South Americans cruised to a 31-10 win over Wales to open the main draw of the HSBC Sevens Series event with Franco Sábato contributing two tries. The Pumas will face France next …

The race to Aviva Premiership promotion could be all over as early as tomorrow. Bristol now have a 13-point lead on second-place Ealing meaning that if they defeat Nottingham this afternoon and Trailfinders stumble tomorrow, it’s back to the big-time for Bristol. Gastón Cortes has been selected at tighthead prop …

All eyes are on Rio Tinto Stadium on Friday night as the Utah Warriors host the Ontario Arrows in Major League Rugby preseason action. The Arrows, of course, are not yet part of the new competition but the Canadian team proved their class with a well-earned draw against the Houston …

Week 19 of the Guinness Pro 14 Championship takes place this weekend. There is added attention on the competition following the qualification of Leinster, Munster and the Scarlets for the Semi Finals of the European Champions Cup. Involved in Week 19 are to be a number of players from the Americas. …

Canadian international Matt Evans has signed a one-year deal with the Cornish Pirates that will see him stay in Penzance for an 8th season. The 30-year-old has been a mainstay for the club since joining following the 2011 World Cup. Though he plays fullback for Canada, it’s been on the …

It’s three starts in a row for Tyler Ardron with the Chiefs. The Canadian continues to play in the second row alongside All Blacks star Brodie Retallick. After back-to-back wins over the Sunwolves and Highlanders it’s the Blues who make the short trip from Auckland to Hamilton on Saturday. Three …

The final rosters have been submitted and we are all set to go for the Hong Kong Sevens, the most prestigious event on the HSBC Sevens Series. As in recent years there will also be a separate qualifying draw for 12 teams who will be attempting to become a core …

The penultimate rounds of the French second division is here. Many teams are playing for the right to earn a place in the Top 14 next season. Others are fighting for their survival or simply planning for next season and looking to be more competitive. The Pro D2 has been …

In an unprecedented move World Rugby have agreed that the controversial World Cup qualifying match between Belgium and Spain that took place on March 18 in Brussels should be replayed. The governing body issued a statement on Thursday afternoon implying that Spain’s request for a change in match officials prior …

Last week we were flush with candidates but a week later and Europe has given us little to work with. The Jaguares also had the week off which left us with only one Super Rugby player to look at. Thankfully domestic rugby is in the swing of things and provides …