John Mitchell has been forced to make one change to his roster for the upcoming June international series and World Cup Qualifiers. Old Blue winger Luke Hume has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Matai Leuta, who joins Eagles 7s teammates Andrew Durutalo, Martin Iosefo, …
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Spain Name 28-man Roster for Nations Cup
Spain has named a 28-man Roster for the World Rugby Nations Cup. Los Leones Head Coach Santiago Santos is looking to use the tournament to build towards Japan 2019. Spain is well positioned to compete for a possible first Rugby World Cup appearance since 1999. Los Leones will open their …
Read More »Fiji Out to Avoid Argentina in RWC 2019
Fiji is out to avoid Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2019. Head Coach John McKee has declared Argentina’s Pool as the toughest in Japan 2015 and Australia’s as the easiest. The Fijians are currently in Australia preparing to play against the Wallabies in Melbourne this coming weekend. The fixture will help …
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 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 04 2017
Test match rugby this weekend saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Gains were made by the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, respective winners in their test matches. The Bahamas recovered from losing to the Turks & Caicos Islands to defeat the Dominican Republic on Saturday. The 42-5 away victory sees …
Read More »Paraguay Crowned South American B Champions
Paraguay are South American ‘B Champions. The u19 side completed a perfect 3-0 campaign in Colombia, defeating Peru, Venezuela and the host nation. Saturday’s match against Colombia put the two undefeated countries from rounds one and two head-to-head. They had both blasted their way to victories over Peru and Venezuela, …
Read More »Argentina XV Finalize Roster for Nations Cup
A 28-man Argentina XV roster has been finalize for the Nations Cup. The Argentine players are to travel to Montevideo on Wednesday to prepare for the World Rugby Nations Cup. Matches are to take place between June 10 and 19. Confirmation of the roster sees minor changes to the training …
Read More »Clermont with Patricio Fernández win Top 14 Final
With Patricio Fernández as a replacement, Clermont won the 2016-2017 Top 14 Final. The Central French side defeated Toulon 22-16 to claim their second ever French title. The prior title came against Perpignan in 2010. Fernández came on in the second half for Clermont. Toulon also had a Puma on the bench. …
Read More »Bahamas Back to Life with Big Win over Dominican Republic
The Bahamas came back to life on Saturday, completing a big win over the Dominican Republic. The 42-5 victory secured second spot in the Rugby Americas North – North Cup. With both sides already having fallen to the Turks & Caicos Islands Saturday’s match completed the international competition. The Bahamas …
Read More »Pumitas Fall to France by 1 Point
Los Pumitas fell to France this morning by 1 point. In a heart-breaking defeat, France made use of the final play of the game to complete a 26-25 win. It sets up a must-win match for Argentina against South Africa on Wednesday. France opened the scoring, doing so through Romain …
Read More »Cayman Islands Topple Bermuda
The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas North – North Zone Championship Division in doubt. Doing so will depend on the result of their match against the USA South Panthers in two weeks time. Bermuda were overpowered …
Read More »Boffelli Scores a Double as Argentina XV Overcome Chile in Santiago
Emiliano Boffelli scored a double today as the Argentina XV overcame Chile in Santiago. The uncapped outside back ran in two first half tries, helping the Argentina XV to a 31-15 win. The Felipe Contepomi coached side came through the test. The team overcame Los Cóndores by five tries to …
Read More »Pumas Dealt Lezana Blow
Los Pumas have been dealt an injury. One week out from the opening test match of 2017 it has been confirmed that Tomás Lezana will not be fit to face England. The Jaguares flanker was injured in training on Thursday and will not play in San Juan. Argentina are to …
Read More »Buydens back for World Cup Qualifiers
Hubert Buydens returns after a year on the sidelines to join the Canadian team for the upcoming June international series and the Americas 1 World Cup qualifying series against the US Eagles. The veteran loosehead has been out of action since a serious knee suffered while on PRO Rugby duty …
Read More »Pumas Involved in Top 14 Final
Pumas are to be involved in the Top 14. Taking place on Sunday at the Stade de France, Toulon and Clermont will battle it out for French glory. Both teams have been regulars in the final over the past decade yet neither have won since 2014. Toulon won that year, …
Read More »Dominican Republic Look to Beat Bahamas
The Dominican Republic is looking to beat the Bahamas. The countries meet today in the third and final fixture of the 2017 Rugby Americas North Cup – North Zone Cup. Both sides lost to Turks & Caicos in the prior fixtures, making this fixture a battle for second position. For …
Read More »Match Preview – Chile vs Argentina XV
Chile host the Argentina XV this afternoon. The fixture is to be a non-capped international due to it being the Argentina XV and Los Pumas. The match is nonetheless a central fixture of the Sudamérica Rugby calendar. It is to be for there Sudamérica Rugby Cup, the most important competition …
Read More »Pumitas Move Pieces for France
Los Pumitas have moved pieces for France. Argentina’s u20 side will meet France’s side in the second round of the World Rugby Junior World Championship. he round two match will be played on Sunday in Tbilisi. The Argentines enter with confidence. They completed an opening round win over hosts Georgia and …
Read More »Bermuda Make Changes for Cayman Islands Clash
Bermuda Head Coach Brian Archibald has made five changes to his side’s 23-man roster for Saturday’s clash against the Cayman Islands. Bermuda is to have home advantage for the must win match. at the National Sports Centre’s North Field. Kick off is to be 7pm local time and admission is …
Read More »New Faces in the Argentina XV
New faces are now in the Argentina XV. The national ‘A’ side made late changes to the roster to face Chile on Saturday in Santiago. The changes were brought about by injuries and are connected to the current preparation of Los Pumas for June Internationals against England and Georgia. Germán …
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