The 2018-2019 Top 14 season has been another one of a wide range of competitiveness. 19 rounds have been played and yet only three competition points separate 3rd from 7th. Toulouse hold a commanding lead though, a potential strong point for France’s test side moving forward. Opening week 20 will …
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Pro 14 – Week 18 Preview
Following the attention of the rugby world being glued to the final round of the Six Nations the same players will now be playing for their clubs. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and champions Wales this means the Pro 14. Week 18 of the league begins today and will see matches …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 17 Preview
With the Six Nations over for the year players are back with their respective clubs. This weekend marks week 17 of the English Premiership season and sees teams with plenty to play for. Taking to the fields will be five players from the Americas. Opening week 17 will be the …
Read More »Highlights – Martinique vs Barbados
In the opening match of the 2019 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Cup Martinique claimed a 43-14 win over Barbados. The home side were convincing winners over their southern neighbors. Martinique will play again this coming weekend. They are to again be at home with their opponents this time being Curaçao. …
Read More »Super Rugby Reform Dumps Sunwolves, Creating New Super 14
SANZAAR have opted to change Super Rugby yet again. The reform confirmed for 2021 sees the dumping of Japanese franchise the Sunwolves, thereby creating a new Super 14. The new Super 14 will see an end to the conference format with the competition reverting to the former system of a …
Read More »Pumitas To Tour South Africa
Los Pumitas are to tour South Africa. The Argentine u20s will warm-up for this year’s Junior World Championship by playing three matches in South Africa in April. José Pellicena will take a playing roster across the South Atlantic for a tour beginning on April 09. First up for Los Pumitas …
Read More »Houston hold on to beat Utah by two
In a stop-start game that won’t go down as one of the classics in Major League Rugby history, the Houston SaberCats did just enough to defeat the Utah Warriors 29-27 on Thursday evening. It was the final match at Constellation Field with the SaberCats set to move to their new …
Read More »Ardron starts for Chiefs against Bulls
Tyler Ardron continues at the back of the scrum for the Chiefs on Saturday as they head to Pretoria to take on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. It’s the Canadian’s fifth start of the season for the Hamilton-based Super Rugby franchise. The Chiefs are still searching for their first win …
Read More »South American Players in MLR – Week 9 Preview
Week 9 of the MLR season sees an early start. Houston’s Constellation Field sees the SaberCats at home to the Utah Warriors in a Thursday fixture. The match is to be one of just three matches in week 9 of the competition. The opening fixture of week 9 sees three Uruguayan …
Read More »Jerónimo de la Fuente extends Jaguares contract
Jerónimo de la Fuente has extended his Jaguares contract. The captain of there Argentine Super Rugby franchise is now under contract until December 2020. The 28-year-old took over the captaincy this year from Pablo Matera. The former captain will be departing Los Jaguares to play for Stade Français at the …
Read More »Connacht defeat Ulster in Cara Cup clash
The second match of the Cara Cup saw the Connacht Eagles coming away convincing winners over Ulster ‘A’ on Wednesday. It was a chilly evening in Weymouth with less brave souls attending at Union Point Sports Complex than had seen the Free Jacks play on the weekend, but those in …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 25 Preview
The Pro D2 season continues. In the latest round of France’s second division a range of Americas’ players will take to the field. The following preview details the involvement of those from the Western Hemisphere. Kicking-off Week 25 will be Nevers vs Brive. Likely Canadian RWC center Conor Trainor will …
Read More »MLR Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Utah Warriors
Two teams languishing in the basement of the Major League Rugby table will have a chance to build some momentum in a rare Thursday-night match at Constellation Field. The Houston SaberCats have lost five straight since their opening week win over Austin, while the lone Utah Warriors win of the …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
It was an exciting weekend of action with two razor-thin results and an improved performance from the winless Austin. New Orleans ran through Houston with a few players putting their hand up. After a second watch of each we’ve finally come up with what we think is a reasonable select …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Austin Elite vs Seattle Seawolves
Dell Diamond hosted its last game of the Major League Rugby season as Austin Elite took on the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday. The Elite were still searching for their first win of the season while the defending champions had won three in a row. Austin had the Larsen brothers – …
Read More »Uruguay Qualify for Junior World Trophy
A home win for Los Teritos today over Chile sees Uruguay qualifying for the 2019 Junior World Trophy. Uruguay has played in the past six tournaments but this year’s edition will break new ground with it taking place in neighboring Brazil. From July 7-21 eight countries will compete at the …
Read More »MLR Highlights – Rugby United New York vs Toronto Arrows
History was made in Brooklyn on Friday evening when Rugby United New York played their first ever Major League Rugby home game against the Toronto Arrows at MCU Park. The venue itself was unique, with a baseball diamond on the pitch and a roller coaster in the backdrop. Fans were …
Read More »Los Pumitas show no mercy against Brazil
Los Pumitas showed no mercy against Brazil today, completing a 90-5 victory in their u20s match in Uruguay. The match was the opening game of the 2019 South American u20s which is taking place in Montevideo. Brazil was no match for Argentina as Los Pumitas demonstrated the world class junior …
Read More »Spain To Tour South America in June
Spain will embark on a mid-year tour to South America in June. Los Leones will embark on a tour following the final of the Liga Heineken on May 26. Los Leones will travel on June 01 for Brazil. There they are to play against Os Tupis on either June 08 …
Read More »Jaguares Train With Reinforcements
Los Jaguares will have a bye round this coming weekend. Their next match is to be a round seven fixture at home against the Chiefs on Saturday March 30. Preparation for the fixture is underway and Gonzalo Quesada has his side training with reinforcements. Ruled out of facing the Chiefs …
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