Japanese Head Coach Jamie Joseph has named a 32-man roster for November. The number one Asian nation will play four test matches, the first of which is at home against Los Pumas on November 05. The remaining matches will be played in Europe. Joseph’s first match in charge sees a …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 9
Week 9 of the Pro D2 is underway. The current season of the second division of French rugby is proving to be highly competitive. A variety of clubs are likely to be in contention for promotion to the Top 14 next season. Involved are a host of players from the …
Read More »UAR Names Officials for Opening Round of Campeonato Argentinto
The UAR has named the officials for the opening round of the Campeonato Argentino. Argentina’s National Provincial Championship will get underway this coming Saturday, October 29. The 2016 edition of the competition is to be the 72nd in history. With teams divided into three divisions it is both a celebration …
Read More »Haupeakui to make Guinness Pro 12 Debut
Langilangi Haupeakui is to make his Guinness Pro 12 debut on Friday. The rampaging Californian has been named on the bench for the Glasgow Warriors who host Treviso at Scotstoun. Haupeakui recently signed for the Scottish team. His arrival followed an impressive season of PRO Rugby for the Sacramento Express. …
Read More »Arregui Earns First Start for Edinburgh
Felipe Arregui will earn his first start for Edinburgh on Friday. The Scottish capital city side will play host to Zebre in a Guinness Pro 12 fixture at Murrayfield. Arregui replaces the injured WP Nel to join Allen Dell in the front-row. Both players are uncapped but are all but …
Read More »Fry Joins Vannes in the Pro D2
USA Eagles prop Eric Fry has joined Vannes to play in the Pro D2. The 29-year-old Californian has made the move from Saint-Nazaire, a club playing in Fédérale 1. Capped 40 times by the USA, Fry is a player of great interest to Vannes. The club has made a successful start …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a challenge to put together a select side this week and in all honesty it isn’t one of our best, but sometimes you have to make do with what you’re given. A number of backs put their hand up which made things a little easier out wide. Up …
Read More »Fitzgerald Slams Eligibility and Irish Recruitment of Foreigners
Luke Fitzgerald has slammed player eligibility and the Irish recruitment of foreigners. The former Irish back believes existing policies to be “wrong.” The 29-year-old Leinster native offerd a players perspective on eligibility laws. At last year’s World Cup he was overlooked by coach Joe Schmidt who instead opted for Jared Payne, …
Read More »Jones names England roster for Argentina
England Head Coach Eddie Jones has named a 33-man roster for the November Internationals. England will play at home against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina, and Australia. All four matches will be played at London’s Twickenham Stadium. Jones has been forced into making some changes from his strongest possible roster. Missing …
Read More »Rosario Ready for Campeonato Argentino
Rosario is ready for the Campeonato Argentino. Argentina’s third largest city is looking to be competitive at national level. The city’s champion, Duendes leads the way with players named on the roster. Also included are up-and-coming players to have recent experience with Los Pumitas. Tomás Baravalle, Teo Castiglioni, Dan Isaak …
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