Connacht have named a 26-man Eagles development squad to play two matches in the upcoming Cara Cup. The five-team tournament will see the New England Free Jacks playing host to development squads from Ireland’s four Guinness Pro 14 franchises. Former Munster utility back Mossy Lawler travels as coach of the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Cayman Islands A magnificent performance from the Cayman Islands on Saturday saw them qualifying for the 2019 Americas Rugby Challenge. Their …
Read More »Free Jacks confirm eight Exhibition Fixtures
The New England Free Jacks won’t be taking part in the Major League Rugby regular season until 2020 but in the meantime they have put together an impressive list of exhibition matches beginning this weekend. Boston’s expansion franchise has confirmed eight fixtures against a mix of domestic and overseas sides. …
Read More »Guinness Pro 14 – Round 14 Preview
It’s a very quiet week as far as the Americas are concerned in the Guinness Pro 14. Only five players have been named and then only one starter. Four come from Argentina with one hailing from the USA. David Tameilau is the lone North American selection. He will be on …
Read More »Champions Cup – Round 6 Preview
And over to the big cheese – the Champions Cup. European campaigns will be defined based on some of this weekend’s results. A compelling match between Edinburgh and Montpellier at Murrayfield starts this off on Friday. Juan Pablo Socino is on the bench for the Scottish side hoping to claim …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 6 Preview
It’s the final round of the European Challenge Cup which means one last opportunity for a handful of sides to push their way into the knockout stage. Four games will start the weekend off on Friday with two featuring Argentine exports. Benetton Treviso need a win at Grenoble to stay …
Read More »Clermont and Saracens remain undefeated in Europe
Through five rounds of European competition just two teams remain undefeated. Saracens are making their claim for a third title in four years as they sport the best record in the Champions Cup, with a perfect five wins from five. Their win over Lyon on the weekend guarantees a Quarter …
Read More »Champions Cup – Round 5 Preview
Saturday and Sunday will see most eyes pinned on the Champions Cup where there are plenty of playoff spots to be decided. Toulon have crashed out but can still play a spoiler role in Pool 5 when they host Edinburgh on Saturday. Facundo Isa will start on the flank while …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 5 Preview
Playoff spots are on the line as the European competitions enter the penultimate round of the pool stage. Players from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the USA will suit up in the Challenge Cup. A head-to-head battle for top spot in Pool 4 sees Top 14 challengers La Rochelle host Italian …
Read More »Samu Manoa leaves Cardiff Blues
Samu Manoa has departed the Cardiff Blues with immediate effect. The US Eagles star has been granted an early release from his contract just six months into a deal signed in July. The Blues have now confirmed that Manoa requested the release to return to his family who reside in …
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