Tennessee flier Tommy Seymour has been named on Scotland Roster for the Six Nations. The 28-year-old is one of 37 players selected by Head Coach Vern Cotter for Europe’s elite annual competition. Having qualified to play for Scotland via his mother, Seymour has earned 13 caps since hins debut in …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Champions Cup Round 5
Americas players will be making their mark in the Champions Cup this weekend, albeit in doses. A number of top European-based professionals have been left out but there are still three key games that feature 10 players of interest for Americas fans, with an 11th – Serafin Bordoli – on …
Read More »Parisse Returns to Captain Italy in 6 Nations
The inspirational Sergio Parisse is back to captain Italy in the 6 Nations. The No 8 from La Plata, Argentina famously captained Italy to an historic triumph over South Africa in November. That saw him adding to previous scalps as Italian captain including France, Ireland and Scotland. Parisse was absent from …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Challenge Cup Week 5
The major European leagues including the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 12 and Top 14 take a break this weekend. In place will be week 5 of the Challenge Cup. Here we let you give you an Americas Weekend Guide – detailing who will be in action. The opening match will be …
Read More »Ohio-Born Flanker Set to Join Bath
Ohio-Born Flanker Sam Underhill is set to Join Bath. His moving from the Ospreys will see him go from playing in the Guinness Pro 12 to the Aviva Premiership. The well-regarded back-rower is has been mentioned by England Head Coach Eddie Jones as ideally suited to playing for England. The 20-year-old …
Read More »Video: Scully scores for Cardiff Blues in Scotland
USA Eagles flier Blaine Scully scored for the Cardiff Blues in Scotland on the weekend. The Californian crossed for a first half try to score the opening points of the match for the Welsh region. Scully latched on to a poor kick from Finn Russell to score on the stroke of …
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 Argentina 7’s A spectacular second half performance saw Los Pumas 7’s downing Fiji to win the Punta del Este 7’s on Saturday. …
Read More »Pumas Fullback to join Scarlets?
Is a Pumas fullback on his way to join Scarlets? The veteran of 52 caps, Lucas González Amorosino has been linked to a possible move to continue his career in Wales. The 31-year-old was the most notable name missing from the Jaguares roster announced for the 2017 Super Rugby season. …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12: Week 13
This weekend will see many more Americas Players in the Guinness Pro 12 than last. Week 13 will also be the final round of the Celtic-Italian League in January. Week 14 of the competition will begin on Friday February 10. Week 13 will also see only five matches played. Not …
Read More »van der Merwe leaving Scarlets for Falcons
DTH van der Merwe is leaving Scarlets at the end of the season. The Guinness Pro 12 club has confirmed that the Canadian test star will be moving to the Aviva Premiership next season to take up a three-year deal with a to-be-confirmed Aviva Premiership club. Numerous media sources have …
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