Today has been a day of monumental announcements in Argentina. Confirmed by the UAR is the uniforms to be worn by Los Jaguares in Super Rugby, the first roster to play in the opening round of the competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa and the latest player to return home from …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a messy week and took a while to appraise some performances, but at last we’ve got our weekly XV picked. Some positions were less exceptional than others. Thankfully this weekend we have six international teams to choose from, with competition for each and every position! 1 – Marcos …
Read More »British & Irish Cup knock-out draw
A number of Americas players are set to compete head-to-head in the knock-out stages of the British & Irish Cup. The tournament pits Greene King IPA Championship clubs against the development sides of Guinness Pro 12 celtic teams, and sees a dozen Americas players with a chance to lift the …
Read More »Juan Pablo Estellés Replaces Franco Cuaranta in Argentina XV
A late change before departing for Houston, Texas has seen Juan Pablo Estellés replacing Franco Cuaranta in the Argentina XV. The away match is to be the opening fixture for both the USA and Argentina in the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship. The Eagles will be welcoming back a number 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 USA Eagles The Eagles roster for the Americas Rugby Championship is one to be analyzed in depth. Without question it is a …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro 12 Week 13
The Americas is to have a number of players featuring in the Pro 12 this weekend. The round is to be one influenced by the Six Nations Championship. With the competition starting next weekend all teams are missing players. Canadian flier DTH van der Merwe is to start for the top …
Read More »Team of the Week
The last big weekend of European rugby pool play and the British & Irish Cup is now past us. It wasn’t the prettiest, as happens when you play rugby in January, but there are some bright spots as far as Americas players are concerned, so here’s our picks for this …
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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 Glendale Raptors and Legends Cup The Glendale Raptors came out victorious over the Seattle Saracens on aggregate to win the Legends Cup. …
Read More »Americas Players in B&I Cup Round 6
The last weekend of pool play in the British & Irish Cup is upon us, and a number of Americas players are again in action as teams vie for spots in the knock-outs. Leinster ‘A’, Doncaster, Yorkshire Carnegie, London Welsh, and Bedford have already qualified with the last three spots …
Read More »Americas Players in Champions Cup Week 6
This weekend will see a host of Americas Players involved in Champions Cup Week 6. It is to be the final round of the group stage and for some it is a must-win weekend. For others their fate has already been sealed. Taking to the field from the Americas will be …
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