Some new faces will run out for Canada ‘A’ in the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. The new tournament will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, with the first round of matches slated for October 8. Included on the Canadian roster are four players entirely new to this level of competition with …
Read More »USA v Tonga Headed to Spain
It appears as if the USA’s Fall Tour match against Tonga has found a home in Spain. Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian will play host to the Eagle’s November 19th match against Tonga. The stadium, built in 1993, has a capacity just over 30,000 and has been used in the past …
Read More »Samoa ‘A’ Name Roster for Americas Pacific Challenge
Samoa ‘A’ have named a 32-man roster for the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. Set to be played in Montevideo, Uruguay the World Rugby tournament will bring together the ‘A’ teams from Argentina, Canada, Fiji, Samoa, Uruguay and the USA. The 32 players named for Sama ‘A’ will begin training this …
Read More »Video: Scully Scores as Cardiff Sneak Past Zebre
Blaine Scully crossed for his first try of the Guinness Pro 12 season on Saturday. USA Eagles flier scored a first half try for the Cardiff Blues who played away to Zebre in Parma. The Californian, Scully, crossed in the 28th minute. He did so by coming off his wing to …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Uruguay Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are …
Read More »Video: MacGinty Scores 14 Points in Aviva Premiership Thriller
In his first season in England, AJ MacGinty has started very strongly. On Saturday afternoon he kicked six goals for the Sale Sharks, whom he joined in the off-season from Connacht. Having taken Connacht to an unlikely Guinness Pro 12 title the USA Eagles fly half is now looking to …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 6
Week 6 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad & …
Read More »Americas Players in Mitre 10 Cup / NRC
It’s a slow Week 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup as far as Americas fans are concerned. A pair of US Eagles will be the only Americas-eligible players suiting up for their teams. Chris Baumann held up the Wellington scrum as they defeated Northland on Thursday. Flanker Tony Lamborn looks …
Read More »Americas Players in RFU Championship – Week 4
Aaron Carpenter will make his first start in a London Welsh jersey on Sunday against a number of familiar faces. The Canadian no8 lines up against former club Cornish Pirates at Mennaye Field, with two of his international compadres Brett Beukeboom and Matt Evans at battle stations for the home …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 4
Week 4 of the Aviva Premiership will see matches played from Friday through Sunday. The range of matches on offer will include players from the Americas. In search of their opening win in the Aviva Premiership Bristol will play host to Exeter in Week 4’s opening match. Playing at Ashton …
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