AJ MacGinty is headed to the Aviva Premiership. The US Eagles flyhalf will leave Connacht at the end of the Guinness Pro 12 season and move to Manchester, England, to play for Sale Sharks. MacGinty signed for the Irish province following the World Cup and has proven a quality signing, …
Read More »Team of the Week
We had a virtually full slate of Americas professionals on offer this past weekend which left a lot to look over, but overall it wasn’t a great week for our exports. Many of the European players came up short and Los Jaguares were below par against the Stormers. A couple …
Read More »Racing 92 developing market in Texas
French Top 24 giants Racing 92 is developing new markets with Texas set to benefit. The Parisian club has set up a partnership with Austin Huns in the Texan capital. The suburban Parisian club is currently home to Pumas Manuel Carizza and Juan Imhoff. The club is on track for …
Read More »Match officials for June tests named
World Rugby has announced the match officials for the June test series. Included in the appointments are four Americas referees. Leading Argentine whistle blower Federico ‘Boli’ Anselmi will take charge of Japan’s visit to Vancouver at BC Place, while USA’s Kurt Weaver, Canada’s Chris Assmus, and Uruguay’s Joaquín Montes have …
Read More »Talking Rugby (Vol. 3, Iss. 2): Here We Go
It’s been quite some time since the last Talking Rugby segment and much has transpired since the last one came out in early January. As much as I’d love to hit on every last bit of it… time, space, and my care for your well being is going to keep …
Read More »Stars Return to Eagles for Hong Kong
USA Eagles’ Head Coach Mike Friday has named his squad to play in the next two legs of the HSBC World Series. The 5th place USA get a boost to their lineup as Carlin Isles returns to duty and both Zach Test and Maka Unufe return from injury. All three …
Read More »Ilnicki signs for PRO San Diego
Make it six. Canadian World Cup prop Jake Ilnicki has confirmed that he is headed south to play PRO Rugby for San Diego. The tighthead specialist will join up with international teammates Phil Mackenzie and Hubert Buydens at Torero Stadium once his visa application is approved. Ray Barkwill, Nick Blevins, …
Read More »MacGinty sidelined with shoulder injury
US Eagles flyhalf AJ MacGinty will miss the next four weeks of the European club season with a shoulder injury suffered while playing for Irish club Connacht against Leinster on the weekend. The 26-year-old has been in fine form for the Guinness Pro 12 table toppers, starting five consecutive games …
Read More »Baillie set for PRO Ohio move
Kyle Baillie is the latest Canadian international set to take part in PRO Rugby’s inaugural season. The versatile forward is expected to join the Ohio franchise once he receives visa approval. Baillie made his international debut as a replacement against the US Eagles in the recently completed Americas Rugby Championship, …
Read More »Wyles celebrates Saracens milestone
Chris Wyles may no longer be available to the US Eagles, but he continues to put in top performances with his long-time club Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. Saturday’s match marked the 200th time he has worn the club’s colours in a first class match. His 142 Premiership matches are …
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