Tag Archives: English Premiership

It was all guns blazing in Europe this past weekend with all the major divisions in action including some Aviva ‘A’ League fixtures. The Jaguares didn’t have the greatest game but there were more than enough options elsewhere to put together what looks a pretty handy side on paper. 1 …

The fabulous career of Marcos Ayerza has ended. The 34-year-old Argentine Loose Head prop has announced his retirement with immediate effect. He does so after having played almost 250 times for the Leicester Tigers over an 11 year period. Ayerza joined Leicester in 2006. It was his first professional contract and …

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 Houston Strikers The Houston Strikers announced the hiring of former US Eagles Assistant Coach Justin Fitzpatrick as their Head Coach for the …

A try from Juan Pablo Socino lead Newcastle to victory over Gloucester on Friday. The former Puma scored the Newcastle Falcons’ one and only try as they ran-out 16-14 winners at Kingston Park. The Rugby World Cup 2015 center went over in the first half. His try saw him making …

Eagles Joe Taufete’e and AJ MacGinty both scored points in an Aviva Premiership thriller on Friday. Both USA players started the match with Taufete’e playing hooker for the Worcester Warriors who played away to the Sale Sharks. MacGinty started in his preferred position of fly half. Taufete’e went over for …

Week 19 of the Aviva Premiership will be played this weekend. Matches will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Taking to the field for English clubs are to be a variety of players from the Americas. First up will be the Sale Sharks at home to the Worcester Warriors. …

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 Canada Women Canada’s women’s team made it a perfect two-for-two as they ended the Can-Am Series in Chula Vista with a convincing 37-10 …

A second half try from Marcelo Bosch helped Saracens book a European Semi Final spot. The Argentine mid-fielder went over for a 58th minute try, stepping his way through Glasgow defenders in the process. The score was one of four Saracens tries in what was a comprehensive 38-8 victory. With …

In Europe it is all eyes on the Champions Cup this weekend. Contesting the Quarter Finals are to be clubs from England, France, Ireland and Scotland. The four winners will go on to compete in the Semi Finals on the weekend of April 21-23. The Quarter Finals have a Saturday-Sunday …

The business end of the European club season is upon us. This weekend will see the Quarter Finals played in the old continent. Taking to the field in the Challenge Cup play-off’s will be clubs from England, France, Scotland and Wales. Representing these sides are to be players from the …