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The fourth week of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Agen hosting Biarritz at the Stade Armandie. Canadian wing Taylor Paris starts for the home team while Argentine tighthead Leandro Assi continues to anchor the front row for les Biarrots. Two more Argentines run out for Colomiers against …

Despite the lopsided final score against the All Blacks, the Pumas gave a good account of themselves for nearly an hour before running out of steam. A few European pros put themselves in the frame with good form, and there was room for one American from the Mitre 10 Cup …

World Rugby has unveiled a new logo and website for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament to be held at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Using the iconic Golden Gate bridge inset into the existing World Rugby logo, tournament organizers hope to capture the imagination of the American public …

Warren Gatland has been formally announced as the man to lead the British & Irish Lions to New Zealand next year. It was a surprise to no-one, and yet the minor media circus has nudged Lions fever ever so slightly into second gear. In recent weeks we’ve heard the opinions …

World Rugby must act to change player eligibility rules immediately. It cannot allow for test match rugby to be tarnished any further. The sport is under attack at the highest level as unions are using the laws to their advantage to identity talent and nationalize players to, within three years, have …

Takudzwa Ngwenya will be returning to France, according to French media sources. The US Eagles rocket-man will join Brive in the Top 14 in the coming days, signing as a medical joker for former Australia 7s rep Alfi Mafi who has undergone shoulder surgery. Ngwenya enjoyed nine seasons with Biarritz …

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed a full-time contract for Dominic Waldouck. The former England ‘A’ midfielder signed a trial deal with the Aviva Premiership club in July following some standout displays with the Ohio Aviators in PRO Rugby. Strong showings in pre-season action and as a reserve in Falcons opening fixtures has earned the 28-year-old …

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 Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …

The Greene King IPA Championship heads into its second week of the regular season this weekend with four games set for Saturday and two on Sunday. It’s slim pickings for Americas fans this week with only a half-dozen players to take note of. Justin Blanchet has been ruled out of …

There are to be a variety of Americas players in the Guinness Pro 12 this coming weekend. Week 2 of the Celtic-Italian League will have a Friday-Saturday split with three matches played on each day. First up in Week 2 will be the Newport Gwent Dragons against Zebre in a contest …