Both the USA and Argentina came through the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens on a winning note. Canada are the third Americas team entered in the HSBC Sevens Series event and they were on the short end of the result against the Pumas. The Men’s Eagles were in …
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Chile on track in Men’s Core Qualifiers
Chile are off to a perfect start in the pool stage of the Men’s Core Qualifiers at the Hong Kong Sevens. Los Cóndores earned dominant wins over the Cook Islands and Uganda on Day One to set up an all-important match against Germany with top stakes in Poool G on …
Read More »Brazil win Core Qualifiers in Hong Kong
Brazil will return as a core team on the 2019-20 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series after claiming victory at the Hong Kong Core Qualifiers. The Yaras won all six of their games against five different opponents to regain their spot on the circuit after a two-year absence. All three pool wins …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 19 Preview
Today sees the start of the final month of the regular season of the Pro 14. In week 19 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League there are to be three matches involving players connected to the Americas. The following preview details their involvement. In Bloemfontein, South Africa on Saturday the Cheetahs …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 18 Preview
Only five rounds remain in the regular season of the English Premiership. This weekend will see week 18 of the season taking place. Involved are to be RWC 2019 hopefuls from Argentina, Canada, and the USA. Getting week 18 underway will be the Sale Sharks vs Harlequins. The fixture is …
Read More »MLR Preview – Utah Warriors vs Seattle Seawolves
The second-ever meeting between the Utah Warriors and the Seattle Seawolves will take place at Zions Bank Stadium on Friday evening. Their only meeting in 2018 was a spectacular contest in Seattle that saw 10 tries split between the two sides, with the defending champions ultimately taking the result. Utah …
Read More »Season Over for Fernández Following Surgery
The season is over for Patricio Fernández. The fly half from Rosario, Argentina will play no further part in the 2018-2019 season for Clermont. This sees him out of both the Top 14 and the European Challenge Cup. The 24-year-old has been playing in France for Clermont since 2015. His …
Read More »Cordero Furthers World Cup Aspirations
Santiago Cordero’s wonderful season in the English Premiership continues to further his World Cup aspirations. The Exeter Chiefs wing / fullback has been shortlisted for the award of Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month for March. He joins teammates Don Armand, and Ollie Devoto on the list. The trio have been …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 27 Preview
Week 27 of the Pro D2 begins today. In the latest round of the French second division there is plenty to play for. Teams are playing for the right to earn promotion to the Top 14 and to also avoid relegation to the Fédérale 1. From the Americas there are …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview – Bulls vs Jaguares
The Super Rugby season continue this weekend. Los Jaguares will play their first match of their second tour to South Africa. They are to be up against the Bulls, a team they recorded an impressive victory over in round two. Bulls Head Coach Pote Human has a much changed side …
Read More »Ray Barkwill announces retirement from rugby
Canada’s most-capped hooker of all-time has been forced into retirement. Just months out from what would have been his international swansong at the Rugby World Cup, Ray Barkwill has confirmed he is stepping away from the field with immediate effect due to a brachial plexus injury sustained during November’s World …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
We were finally able to get our hands on the precious Seattle-San Diego footage and after a couple watches have put together a side from last weekend’s action. It would have been harsh to leave players from that game out considering what transpired. On the other hand we saw no …
Read More »Munster confirm squad for Cara Cup
Munster have confirmed a 27-strong ‘A’ side to travel to Boston for their two Cara Cup fixtures. The team will play two matches during their trip, the first on Saturday, April 6, against the New England Free Jacks and the second against Leinster ‘A’ on Wednesday, April 10. Included is …
Read More »Cóndores ready for Hong Kong Sevens
Chile have confirmed their 12-man roster to compete in the Core Qualifying bracket of the Hong Kong Sevens. In securing their spot as champions of the Sudamerica Sevens Series, the Cóndores will enter the tournament as one of the top seeds in search of the HSBC Sevens Series core spot …
Read More »World Rugby confirms Olympic Regional Qualifier dates
World Rugby has confirmed the dates of all regional qualifying tournaments for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Three tournaments will be held in the Americas, with separate events for the Men and Women in South America and a combined event in North America. The South American women will start …
Read More »RWC 2019 – The Competitors – England
Four years on from hosting RWC 2015 a superior England team and overall roster has been established for Japan. As hosts last time around England crashed out early as they were beaten by both Australia, and Wales in the pool phase. Will a similar fate await them this year? The …
Read More »SA Rugby Confirm Argentina For Currie Cup
SARugby have confirmed that Argentina will compete in the 2019 Currie Cup. The tournament is South Africa’s premier domestic competition, and takes place during the winter. Argentina will compete in the First Division, which is in actuality the second division behind that of the Premier Division. The Argentine side will …
Read More »Old Glory confirms Spring schedule and venue
Old Glory DC will play five exhibition matches in their Spring campaign, four to be played at home and one away. The Major League Rugby expansion side will begin its 2020 regular season preparations on Sunday, May 19 against All-Ireland League Division 1 side Shannon RFC. The recently-announced partnership with …
Read More »Major League Rugby expanding to 12 teams in 2020
Major League Rugby will expand to 12 teams in 2020. The new teams in Boston (New England Free Jacks), Washington DC (Old Glory), and Atlanta (Rugby ATL) have already been approved and the door has now closed on further expansion next season. League commissioner Dean Howes has confirmed that Dallas …
Read More »Jaguares Arrive in South Africa With More Rookies
Los Jaguares have arrived in South Africa with more rookies. The Argentine Super Rugby side are to play their second two-match tour of South Africa this season. They will do so against the Bulls, and Sharks over the coming two weekends. Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada was forced into changes. Lost …
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