The Lions host Los Jaguares in a second round Super Rugby fixture. Taking place in Johannesburg on Saturday the home side is looking for back-to-back wins to open their 2018 Super Rugby season. Los Jaguares are seeking their first after falling to the Stormers last Saturday. Lions Head Coach Swys …
Read More »ARC Team of the Week
It was a bit of a weird week in the Americas Rugby Championship. The three favorites all won but none in spectacular fashion. Canada broke out of their duck but left a lot to be desired against a poor Brazilian team. The USA stumbled through the first half before exploding …
Read More »ARC 2018 – Canada vs Brazil – Full Match Video
Brazil were welcomed to Langford in just about the worst possible conditions on Saturday evening. Wind and rain added to the chilly temperature for the game against Canada in the third round of the Americas Rugby Championship. Os Tupis were looking to rebound from their defeat at the hands of …
Read More »ARC 2018 – Uruguay vs Argentina XV – Full Match Video
A misty night in Maldonado set the scene for Uruguay’s match against the Argentina XV in Round 3 of the Americas Rugby Championship. For Uruguay it was a chance to achieve a first-ever win over Argentina in ARC competition. The Argentina XV meanwhile required a win to get back into …
Read More »ARC 2018 – USA vs Chile – Full Match Video
The USA hosted Chile at Titan Stadium in Fullerton on Saturday in the third round of the Americas Rugby Championship. It was the last match on home soil for the Eagles before heading on their two-week South American leg. The USA entered the game undefeated while Chile had lost their …
Read More »Injuries Mounting Up for Uruguay
Injuries are mounting up for Uruguay. Having played four matches over consecutive weekends Los Teros have concerns they need to manage for the remainder of the Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Uruguay started by playing against Canada in Vancouver. From there they played seven days later against the same opposition in …
Read More »Parisse To Become World’s 5th Most Capped Player on Friday
Sergio Parisse is to become the world’s 5th Most capped player on Friday. He is to do so for Italy who play away to France. Not only is the match a rare Friday fixture but it is to also be played at a new venue. In breaking with tradition Paris …
Read More »Seymour Starts Against England
Tommy Seymour is to start for Scotland against England on Saturday. The Tennessee native started in the opening two rounds of the Six Nations and will do so in the battle for the Calcutta Cup this weekend. Seymour will earn his 42nd cap for Scotland in the match. He qualifies …
Read More »Fernández Lobbe Gives Fan His Shirt
In a gesture underlined the spirit of rugby Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe gave his shirt to a fan post match. In what is far from being an isolated incident Corcho made a young Toulon fan happy by removing his jersey to trade it with him. It occurred on Saturday following …
Read More »Hourcade in Japan – To Coach Pumas at RWC 2019?
Speculation over the future of Daniel Hourcade as Los Pumas Head Coach, or not, appears to be over. While an official announcement over Hourcade as coach is set to come within two months, it appears all but certain now that El Huevo will remain in charge until RWC 2019. This …
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