This weekend will see a host of Americas Players involved in Champions Cup Week 6. It is to be the final round of the group stage and for some it is a must-win weekend. For others their fate has already been sealed. Taking to the field from the Americas will be …
Read More »Americas Players in Challenge Cup Week 6
A number of Americas players are to be in action this weekend in Challenge Cup Week 6. The final round of the Challenge Cup will see test match players from Argentina and the USA taking to the field. The round got underway on Thursday evening with the Sale Sharks hammering …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 Week 16
It’s a slow week for players of Americas origin in Pro D2. No more than a dozen will be in action, with 10 named to games on Friday evening and two possibles lined up for Sunday. This won’t be very helpful when it comes time to pick the team of …
Read More »Foreign-Born Players in 2016 Six Nations
Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Six Nations squad, where they were born and how they …
Read More »Seattle to Host Glendale in Rare Battle
Despite being two of the powerhouse clubs on the American rugby scene, meetings between the Seattle Saracens and Glendale Raptors are few and far between. That cycle will be broken this coming weekend as Seattle plays host to the Raptors at Magnuson Park for the three-match Legends Cup in honor …
Read More »Team of the Week
A busy week of European action to go with the British & Irish Cup and a full slate of Pro D2 means there were plenty of players to pine over, but perhaps less competition than there should have been. Look for a couple new names below. 1 – Marcos Ayerza …
Read More »Wyles Retires from International Play
In a surprise move, USA Eagles Captain Chris Wyles has retired from International play effective immediately. The 32 year old has been capped 54 times for the Eagles since making his debut in 2007. The most capped fullback in USA history, Wyles was capable of playing every position in the …
Read More »Eagles Named for 2nd Leg of HSBC World Series
USA 7s Head Coach Mike Friday has named his 13-man travelling squad for the second leg of the HSBC World Series. The Eagles head to Wellington, New Zealand for their next stop and then follow with Sydney, Australia. The USA enters the New Year tied for third place in the …
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 Chile and Brazil 7s A memorable first day in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar saw both Chile and Brazil qualifying …
Read More »Argentina win Viña del Mar 7’s
Completing an impressive start to 2016 Argentina have won the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. The tournament title follows winning the American Sevens last weekend at home in Mar del Plata. The Argentine side regathered from an opening day loss against South Africa to go unbeaten on day two …
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