Followers from the Americas will have a few athletes to keep an eye on this weekend in the Pro 12. Argentina, Canada and the USA are all to have players involved. This evening’s match between Edinburgh and Ulster will feature two players. Starting for the Northern Irish province will be Callum …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 10
The Pro D2 will take a short break next weekend but this weekend offers a full slate of games with Oyonnax defeating Aurillac 24-19 on Friday evening to kick off the 10th week of the season. The win bumps Oyonnax one point ahead of Aurillac for the top spot on …
Read More »Rugby Canada and PRO Rugby fail to unite
PRO Rugby is not coming to Canada. At least that is the current state of affairs. PRO Rugby made the depressing announcement earlier today on social media. Due to last minute changes by @RugbyCanada @ProRugbyUSA will not have teams @Canada. Truly sad & disappointed 4 our Canadian fans & players …
Read More »Team of the Week
The magic of Pato Fernández was well and truly on display at Stade Amédée Domenech as he led Clermont to a stunning win over Brive at their home fortress. There was strong competition in the outside backs this week, and also at the back of the scrum. A few spots weren’t …
Read More »Canada to Face Romania in June 2017
Canada is to face Romania in June 2017, Romanian TV reports have confirmed. Sources have confirmed matches against Japan and Canada though, for the time being no match is in place against the USA. Romania last played against Japan in the 2014 November Internationals. Taking place in Bucharest the Japanese …
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 Colombia Colombia is now ranked just below Paraguay in the Americas Rankings. Saturday’s win over Mexico saw Colombia close the gap to …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 30 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following Colombia’s home win over Mexico. In winning by 18 points Colombia gained the maximum points on offer, seeing Mexico fall as a result. The updated Americas Rankings – October 30 2016 are the final rankings before the November International begin. Argentina remains well out …
Read More »Americas Players in RFU Championship – Week 7
Things couldn’t get much quieter from an Americas perspective in this weekend’s Greene King IPA Championship. Despite a full boat of games only six players from this side of the Atlantic will feature, the smallest number in many months if not years. Financial difficulties continue to plague London Welsh off …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 7
The final round of the Aviva Premiership before the November Internationals is set to get underway. For many it is to be a final opportunity for match time before trading club for country. The Americas will have players involved though, for the first time no English-based players will play for …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12 – Week 7
It’s a good week for American followers of the Cardiff Blues. After leading the reserve side in the British & Irish Cup last weekend, Cam Dolan will get his first start of the Pro 12 season in Week 7, and his first ever run-out at his preferred no8 position. Also …
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