Hidden behind the anticipation for the Rugby World Cup in September is the start of the new professional club season in Europe. With many teams already returning to preseason training, the majority of contracts have been wrapped up. Further signings are expected to be minimal until the end of the World …
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 »Zebre reinforce front-row stocks with a third Puma Prop
Argentine international loosehead prop Bruno Postiglioni has agreed to terms to join Italian side Zebre to play in the Guinness Pro 12 and European Challenge Cup. He will join the team on August 17 unless he is selected by Daniel Hourcade for Argentina’s Rugby World Cup squad. Zebre’s announcement of …
Read More »van der Merwe scores in Pro 12 final
Glasgow Warriors are the 2015 Guinness Pro 12 Champions. The team defeated Munster this weekend to record a first ever professional championship title for both the team and for Scotland. Since the creation of the now Celtic-Italian League in the 2001-2002 season Irish teams have won eight titles and Welsh teams …
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