Former US All-American lock Pierce Dargan has been selected to play for Irish Students against their English counterparts at Oxford on Sunday, March 2. The 24-year-old returned to Trinity College (Dublin University) following the conclusion of the PRO Rugby Season, where he was a standout with the Ohio Aviators, starting …
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In Europe it is all eyes on the Champions Cup this weekend. Contesting the Quarter Finals are to be clubs from England, France, Ireland and Scotland. The four winners will go on to compete in the Semi Finals on the weekend of April 21-23. The Quarter Finals have a Saturday-Sunday …
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The business end of the European club season is upon us. This weekend will see the Quarter Finals played in the old continent. Taking to the field in the Challenge Cup play-off’s will be clubs from England, France, Scotland and Wales. Representing these sides are to be players from the …
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The business end of the season is upon is. Nervous clubs, players and supporters can be identified at the top, bottom and in between in the Pro D2. A number of scenarios exist for both promotion and relegation. If that were not compelling enough there is added reason to follow …
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The European divisions were back in full swing on the weekend and once again it was a good week for the Jaguares in Super Rugby, so there were plenty of players to consider for this week’s selection. We don’t normally spend much time considering amateurs when the professionals are available …
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A huge second half for Canada saw them score 29 unanswered points en route to a 39-5 win over the Women’s Eagles in Chula Vista on Tuesday. Replacement lock Tyson Beukeboom led the way with a hat-trick as Canada outscored the USA seven tries to one in the first match …
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The dancing feet of Mike Te’o are set to entertain the crowds on the HSBC Sevens Series once again. After a strong showing during the Americas Rugby Championship, Te’o has been called up by Mike Friday to join the Eagles 7s side for Hong Kong next weekend. It won’t be …
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The USA Women’s Eagles welcome their Canadian counterparts for the first of a two-game Can-Am Series to be played at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. In theory this represents the beginning of the end of preparations for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, to be held in Ireland this …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jaguares On Saturday Los Jaguares extended their winning run this evening, downing the Reds in Buenos Aires. The 22-8 victory was the …
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Eagles fly half AJ MacGinty kicked 20 points for the Sale Sharks on Saturday. The northern English club relied heavily on MacGinty and came very close to knocking-over last year’s finalists on their home turf. MacGinty played the match at no 10. He opened the scoring with two early penalties and …
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