The drama from the cancellation of the Independence Cup hadn’t even settled before organizers RugbyLaw were back in the headlines. Unfortunately for the Minnesota-based group, it was for all the wrong reasons. The group posted another setback this past week as they pulled the plug on their proposed Hemisphere Cup match. The Hemisphere Cup was …
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Chile’s Anton Petrowitsch wins MVP award in New Zealand club
Chilean international Anton Petrowitsch is one of a group of players to have looked to grow as rugby players by flying across the South Pacific to New Zealand. The four time capped back-rower is based in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner where he plays for the local club in the …
Read More »Urdapilleta starts for Barbarians against Pumas
Fabrice Landreau has named his starting side for the first match between the French Barbarians and Argentina on Saturday. His reserves have yet to be decided. The game takes place at the Old Resian Club in Rosario, to be followed by a second next Friday at the La Plata Rugby …
Read More »US Eagles World Cup jerseys unveiled
The new US Eagles jerseys for the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been unveiled. Apparel designers BLK have released a navy blue home shirt and a striped white alternate for the upcoming tournament that kicks off on September 19. The opening match for the Eagles is two days later, against …
Read More »Argentina XV complete uninspiring win over Spain
Backing up from the opening round 30-10 win over Namibia the Argentina XV made it two from two in Romania this afternoon by defeating Spain 15-6 in a low-scoring match. The Argentina XV is a non-official test side and for this reason the matches are uncapped. Coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo …
Read More »Uruguay go down to Emerging Ireland in Tbilisi Cup
Los Teros lost 33-7 this afternoon against Ireland ‘A’. Known as Emerging Ireland, the second-string Irish test side is providing players with opportunities at pressing for senior squad involvement in this year’s Rugby World Cup. After a first half in which the Europeans dominated, and led 26-0 at the interval,the …
Read More »Carpenter runs out with Harlequins
Canada hooker Aaron Carpenter offered Brantford Harlequins fans a rare treat this past weekend as he took to the pitch for his home club in their 41-22 victory over Oakville Crusaders. The former national team captain hadn’t appeared in Ontario’s Marshall Premiership since first moving to the UK as a …
Read More »Dolan signs for Cardiff Blues
Cameron Dolan has found a new home in professional rugby, having signed for Cardiff Blues of the Guinness Pro 12 ahead of the 2015/16 season. In confirming a move first reported by Americas Rugby News’ own Paul Tait in April, Dolan becomes the second American player to sign for the …
Read More »Brazil wins Plate in Rome Sevens
Continued preparation for Rio de Janeiro 2016 saw the Brazilian men’s Rugby Sevens team competing in the Rome Sevens this past weekend. The competition brought together a combination of national and club sides who competed in the Italian capital. Brazil competed well winning five out of six games. Playing in …
Read More »Tough choices ahead for Middleton
Canadian fans shouldn’t be alarmed with this past weekend’s result in North Carolina. The writing was on the wall long before the teams showed up. A win would have been a considerable upset, and if we’re honest, it wasn’t even close. The Eagles were comprehensively the better side. Unfortunately this …
Read More »Tolkin Names Eagles RWC Training Squad
With the pressure of qualifying for the Olympics out of the way, USA Rugby’s attention turns towards the Eagles preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The squad has a full slate of matches scheduled this Summer to prepare the side as they head to England as the underdog looking for …
Read More »Experimental Uruguayan team to face Emerging Ireland
Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made eleven changes to his team’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s round two fixture of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup. Uruguay will play a non-capped fixture against Emerging Ireland in the Georgian capital and, in doing so, will be fielding an experimental side. Following …
Read More »Hernández set to be Unveiled as New Argentine Super Rugby Signing
The French press is reporting that Toulon utility back Juan Martín Hernández has is leaving the club to take up a contract with the UAR. The yet to be confirmed transfer has been circulating on French sources but is yet to be confirmed either by the UAR or the player himself. …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol. 1, Iss. 1): Italy Adjusting to life without Argentine Players
With the creation of the PladAR system in Argentina the regular exodus of players abroad has become significantly reduced when compared to what it once was. Players continue to link up with European clubs of a variety of levels but the number of players staying in Argentina has been encouraging according to many …
Read More »Argentina XV change eleven to face Spain
The Argentina XV coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named a much changed side to face Spain in the second round of the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania. A total of eleven changes from the team that defeated Namibia have been named with only Lucas Maguire, Anibal Pannceyra Garrido, …
Read More »Pumitas defeat Italy to set-up 9th Place battle with Japan
Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …
Read More »USA/Canada Final Perfect Mix of Drama
The match everyone had been waiting for all year. Even as the World Series season began last Fall, it was a safe bet that this match was going to happen. It was almost fitting. While both sides would have preferred to finish in the Top 4 on the World Series …
Read More »Castres sign Argentine Prop
France’s 2013 champions Castres have confirmed the arrival of uncapped Argentine tighthead prop Lucas Martínez. The 26 year old joins the south-western French club as a medical joker to provide cover for the club during the Rugby World Cup. His contract will last from July 01 to November 01. Also …
Read More »Uruguay return to World’s Top 20
Despite losing against Georgia this past weekend Uruguay has risen in the official World Rankings to 20th ahead of Spain. Georgia won the fixture 19-10 while Romania defeated Spain 35-9 with the extent of the margin causing the Spanish to fall behind Los Teros. Uruguay is ranked fourth in the Americas behind …
Read More »NACRA Day 2: USA Men & Women onto Rio
After a weekend of playing in the hot North Carolina sun, the two hottest teams at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Sevens Championships claimed championships. The USA Men and Women both booked their places in the 2016 Rio Olympics with convincing efforts on Day 2 of the tournament. Both …
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