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It doesn’t get any tougher for Canada as they open their 2017 Americas Pacific Challenge tournament against the defending champion Argentina XV. While the majority of the Pumas traveling squad for the November tests has already been decided, there is a great deal on the line for the Canadians with …

It’s hard to believe but the Greene KING IPA Championship is already a quarter way through the season. As expected it’s Bristol who are leading the charge with a perfect record as they defeated their closest competitors Ealing Trailfinders last weekend. On the other end are Rotherham Titans, who are …

Round 6 of the Aviva Premiership takes place this weekend. With the November International swiftly approaching it is an opportunity for Canadian and USA players. The changed philosophy from Argentina also means that eyes will be on their men playing in England. First up will be the Harlequins at home …

Round 6 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League takes place this weekend. Four fixtures will be played on Friday and the remaining three on Saturday. Involved are to be a sprinkling of players from the Americas. Opening the round will be a match in the Scottish capital. Looking to continue their …

The Argentina XV will be confident of a repeat as champions at the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo after confirming a powerful 28-man roster. Included are eight players with senior test caps and many of the players who lifted the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Leading the charge will be workhorse flanker …

Tonga have sent 28 players as part of their national ‘A’ squad to take part in the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo. Coaching the team is former Ikale Tahi lock Isi Fatani, a 1999 World Cup veteran. Hooker Sione Lolohea will continue his role as captain. This will be Tonga’s …

Tony Healy and Phil Mack are headed to Major League Rugby. The Canadian duo led the BC Bears to MacTier Cup glory in the Canadian Rugby Championship earlier this year in their first season in charge. They will now reprise their roles south of the border with Tony Healy taking …

The Argentina XV has been crowned 2017 South American Champions. Argentina’s official ‘A’ side defeated Uruguay in a thriller this evening, winning 38-33. The victory came by virtue of a last-gasp try from winger Franco Cuaranta. His score broke Uruguayan hearts, though captain Juan Manuel Gaminara made it known that …

Eric Howard is the next Canadian to pledge for Major League Rugby. The 24-year-old hooker has signed on the dotted line for the New Orleans Gold, joining fellow Canadian international front row Hubert Buydens on the roster for the inaugural season. Part of Rugby Canada’s Centralized Training group, Howard joins …

Round 6 of the Top 14 takes place this weekend. The French championship has been unpredictable so far this season and more surprises may well transpire in on Saturday and Sunday. Seven Americas players have been named thus far with as many as a dozen set to take part across …