The rosters for the 2024 November Internationals have all been finalized. They contain a range of players including veterans, established names, recent debutants and uncapped players. This article identifies the Americas players who can make their test debuts in November. CANADA Four Canadian players could make their test debut …
Read More »Powerful Spain roster to face Teros and Eagles
Pablo Bouza has named a 42-man extended Spain roster for their upcoming test series against Uruguay, Fiji, and the USA. The ex-Pumas forward will have a large contingent of his France-based professionals available as the Leones begin preparations for next year’s World Cup qualifiers. Giant Toulouse prop Joël Merkler returns …
Read More »MLR trio in Tonga squad for November tests
Tonga have named a 30-man squad to travel north next month for their tests series against Romania, the USA, and Georgia. Included are Miami Sharks prop Tau Koloamatangi, San Diego Legion flanker Tupou Afungia, and NOLA Gold winger Taniela Filimone. The Ikale Tahi will square off against the Eagles in …
Read More »Match Schedule for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
The match schedule has been confirmed for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The USA will compete in the tournament opener against hosts England. The match will take place on Friday, August 22 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Defending World Champions, New Zealand will play their first match …
Read More »A Flurry of Argentine Tries in Europe’s Elite
Argentine players stood up to be noticed this weekend in Europe’s elite. Ahead of the naming of Los Pumas’ roster for November, a flurry of Argentine tries were scored in the Top 14, English Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Tries were scored by contemporary Pumas, former Pumas and uncapped …
Read More »Americas Teams USA, Canada and Brazil in different World Cup 2025 Pools
Three countries from the Americas will compete at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The USA, Canada and Brazil are three of the sixteen competitors. The teams are divided into four pools of four. The Americas teams have all been drawn in different pools. The draw was structured …
Read More »Three re-sign, three retire from Chicago Hounds
Chicago have confirmed the re-signings Luke White, Bryce Campbell, and Noah Brown for the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The first renewals follow confirmation of three retirements. Ben Landry, Nick McCarthy, and Dave Kearney have all opted to call time on their rugby careers. White, a regular starter at the …
Read More »Seattle adds Eagles lock Siaosi Mahoni to list of recruits
Seattle have added USA international lock Siaosi Mahoni to their roster for the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old heads to the Pacific Northwest from the Houston SaberCats, where he has spent the past three years. Mahoni’s 2024 campaign was almost completely wiped out by injury but he is …
Read More »Four new caps named in Eagles squad for European tour
Four players are set to make their USA test debuts in November after being included on a 30-man traveling roster. The Eagles will start their end-of-year tour in Portugal on November 9, followed by Tonga in France on November 16, and finally Spain on November 23. Mark O’Keeffe earns his …
Read More »NOLA Gold signs ex-France flanker Kélian Galletier
NOLA Gold have signed former France international Kélian Galletier on a two-year deal through the 2026 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old has played his entire to date in the Top 14, ending a two-year stint with Perpignan after more than a decade with Montpellier. Galletier advanced through France’s age-grade …
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