Scotland have arrived in Argentina with a reduced player roster. Head Coach Gregor Townsend has released five players from the squad that played against Canada and the USA in North America. The 28-man Scotland roster is heavily based on players from the country’s two professional teams – Edinburgh and the …
Read More »Canada vs Russia 2018 – Match Highlights
In their second of three home June Internationals Canada took-on Russia on Saturday. Played in the capital of Ottawa, the North Americans went into the game as favorites but were not up to the task. An impressive Russia ran out comprehensive 43-20 winners. Canada’s team move east to Halifax to …
Read More »Argentina vs Wales 2018 – Match Highlights
This past Saturday saw Argentina hosting Wales in the second of a two-match series. Having fallen in there first match in San Juan the second game was a chance to turn-around the opening defeat. The game was literally a must-win for Los Pumas. As it turned out a loss would …
Read More »Up and Under
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 USA The USA Eagles did themselves proud in defeating Scotland 30-29 on Saturday. It was as historic moment as never before …
Read More »USA vs Scotland 2018 – Match Highlights
The USA Eagles claimed a historic first win in the professional era over a Tier 1 opponent. The North Americans defeated Scotland 30-29 at Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday evening. The result of the match sees the USA claiming a big gain in the World and Americas Rankings. For …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 17 2018
With the completion of international competition this weekend it is time to update the Americas Rankings. The June 17 2018 edition sees results in both North and South American impacting the points of countries from the Western Hemisphere. The USA Eagles’ magnificent 30-29 win over Scotland sees the teams exchanging 2.00 rankings …
Read More »Trinidad & Tobago Shock USA South Panthers in Thriller
Trinidad & Tobago shocked the USA South Panthers in a thriller on Saturday. Played in pouring rain at St Mary’s College ground in St Clair Trinidad & Tobago completed an amazing 34-33 victory. The remarkable victory was secured despite the USA South Panthers having held a comfortable 27-12 lead at …
Read More »Argentina finish 6th in u20 Championship
Argentina finished 6th in the 2018 World Rugby u20 Championship. The final position was confirmed following today’s 41-15 defeat to Australia at the Stade de la Mediterranee in Béziers, France. The result also means that Australia finish 5th. In other results today Georgia defeated Scotland 39-31 to finish 19 and Ireland …
Read More »Daniel Hourcade Quits as Argentina Head Coach
Daniel Hourcade has quit as Argentina Head Coach. In the post match conference following today’s 30-12 defeat against Wales El Huevo confirmed his resignation. Argentina fell to a 2-0 home series defeat against Wales. It follows a 2-0 home defeat a year ago against England and losses across the board …
Read More »Eloff leads Gold past Warriors
The New Orleans Gold wrapped up their 2018 Major League Rugby campaign on a high note as they just held on to take a 46-43 win over the Utah Warriors at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday. JP Eloff led the way for NOLA with a full house – one of …
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