On Sunday the electronic ballots will open with 51 votes to be cast by World Rugby Council members to decide on the position of Chairman. The incumbent is Bill Beaumont, his challenger current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot. Representatives have until Thursday to make their decision. On May 12 one of them …
Read More »Will Hooley set for Saracens move
Will Hooley is set to join Saracens on a two-year contract, per multiple sources. UK publication The Rugby Paper broke the story on Sunday. The US Eagles international will make the move from Bedford Blues, where he has been a regular starter at flyhalf since signing from Exeter Chiefs in …
Read More »Plotting a British and Irish Lions Tour of the Americas
The campaigning process for World Rugby elections has seen candidate Agustín Pichot plotting a British and Irish Lions of the Americas. The British and Irish Lions are the combined test sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Every four years, in between RWCs, the British and Irish Lions embark on a …
Read More »Pietersen intends to continue playing for San Diego Legion
Joe Pietersen says he intends to continue on playing in Major League Rugby for as long as he is physically able. The Legion’s captain is currently residing near Durban for now to be with family during the COVID-19 pandemic, but told South African site Rugby Rocks that a return to …
Read More »RUNY looking to sign All Blacks great Dan Carter
Rugby United New York are looking to sign legendary New Zealand fly half Dan Carter, reports Rugby Pass. The RWC 2011 and 2015 winner departed Japanese side Kobelco Steelers last week and is now a free agent. The 38-year-old could now join his opponent from the RWC 2015 final, Drew …
Read More »Gary Gold backs Pichot for World Rugby Chairman
Gary Gold is backing Agustín Pichot not Sir Bill Beaumont. The Head Coach of the USA Eagles confirmed on twitter that he favors the Argentine for the role of World Rugby Chairman. “(I) really enjoy the pragmatic, sensible approach taken by @AP9_ (Agustín Pichot). This is not campaigning, this has …
Read More »Drew Mitchell confirms New York move
Drew Mitchell will join Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, but whether he actually plays remains to be seen. The former Wallabies winger announced that he will move stateside when conditions allow on The Lockdown with Jim Hamilton. RugbyPass first reported that Mitchell had signed for …
Read More »ARN Podcast Special Edition – Agustín Pichot
The ARN Podcast is back!… sort of. It’s not a full episode but it’s not every day you get the opportunity to interview the World Rugby Council Vice-Chairman. Agustín Pichot is now running against incumbent Bill Beaumont for the position of Chairman, an election fast approaching that many are calling …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Chris Wyles vs Samoa 2015
The day after Japan’s miracle in Brighton, Samoa and the USA met at the same venue. The match was the opening fixture for both teams in RWC 2015. Based on the result from the previous day, it was a must-win match for both sides as in addition to Japan the pool …
Read More »Major League Rugby announces first ever Collegiate Draft
Major League Rugby announced on Wednesday that it will conduct their first ever Collegiate Draft across the June 13 weekend of this year. Players will be selected from US college programs with ‘at least four rounds’ to take place, and possibly more ‘if necessary.’ Following Colorado’s decision to withdraw from …
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