The Argentina XV and Toulon are to meet in a friendly. The fixture has been confirmed by Argentina XV Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi. The match will go ahead in place of the proposed Argentina XV vs Georgia match. The date and venue are yet to be confirmed. The Argentina XV …
Read More »Experience and New Blood for Ireland to face the USA
Ireland has named a 31-man roster for upcoming international activity. The Irish are to play three June Internationals, taking on the USA and Japan. The squad named for the test matches includes new blood with eight uncapped players. Joe Schmidt is to take the following uncapped players on tour: John …
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 Mexico Mexico started their international season in style on Saturday, recording a big win over Bermuda. The 59-7 triumph underlines the progress …
Read More »Eagles name squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The USA will head into June’s Americas 1 Rugby World Cup Qualifying series as favorites for the first time, but their odds have dimmed somewhat with the confirmation that several overseas stars will miss the all-important matches against Canada. Samu Manoa, Greg Peterson, Thretton Palamo, and incumbent captain Blaine Scully …
Read More »González Iglesias Replaces de la Fuente
Santiago González Iglesias will start against the Western Force, replacing Jerónimo de la Fuente. The change has been made for tomorrow’s Super Rugby match in Buenos Aires. The Rosario midfielder fractured his right thumb in training. The incident sees him out of rugby with immediate effect. He had been named …
Read More »Romania To Face Brazil in June
Romania is to face Brazil in June. An official announcement of the fixture has been made from the national governing body, the FRR. The fixture is to be a one-off international, taking place in Bucharest on June 24. It will bring a close to the June International window for both countries. …
Read More »Ardron set for Super Rugby move
Tyler Ardron will be Canada’s next Super Rugby player. His current club Ospreys confirmed his departure on Monday after failing to re-sign the World Cup captain. Multiple sources have now informed Americas Rugby News that Ardron will be joining the Chiefs in New Zealand for the 2018 Super Rugby season, …
Read More »World Cup Qualifiers – Who will Canada pick?
The June international series is nearly upon us and with it the Americas 1 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. That means it’s the the most important time of the year for Canada’s senior men’s team and they’ll need all hands on deck as they face off against the mighty US Eagles. …
Read More »Gorgodze calls time on International Career
Georgia will be coming to the Americas without their biggest international star. World Cup captain Mamuka Gorgodze has announced his retirement from international rugby, effective immediately, and will miss out on the tour to Canada, the USA, and Argentina. With his 33rd birthday fast approaching and a body that has …
Read More »Barbieri Recalled to Azzurri Training Squad
Toronto native Robert Barbieri is in line for a return to test rugby after being named in Italy’s training group to prepare for the June international series against Scotland, Fiji, and Australia. The Benetton Treviso loose forward has been recalled after missing out on both the November tests and Six …
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