The second of three November tests for both the USA and Tonga will take place at the neutral venue of Chambéry, France, on Saturday. Though each took part in this year’s edition of the revived Pacific Nations Cup, it’s been five years since they two sides collided in test rugby. …
Read More »November Internationals 2024 – Japan vs Uruguay – ARN Guide
Japan and Uruguay clash on neutral territory for the first time. Chambéry, France will play host the Asia no 1 vs South America no 2 on Saturday. Japan has won four of the five prior test matches against Los Teros. Uruguay’s win was the inaugural test match between the teams …
Read More »Five MLR veterans set to achieve domestic status in 2025
Five veterans of Major League Rugby will have their status changed from ‘international’ to ‘domestic’ for the 2025 campaign. Each joined the American competition for the 2020 season and will become US-qualified in the new year under the new five-year registration regulation. The players include Houston SaberCats lock or blindside …
Read More »Taniela Filimone departs NOLA Gold for Super Rugby
The Highlanders have plucked another star winger out of Major League Rugby. Taniela Filimone will join the Super Rugby Pacific franchise from the NOLA Gold, reuniting with coach Cory Brown at the Dunedin-based franchise. Utah’s Michael Manson will join the same team. Filimone was a revelation for the Gold in …
Read More »Utah flyer Michael Manson named in Highlanders squad
Utah will not have the services of star winger Michael Manson for the 2025 campaign. The 23-year-old flyer has been rewarded for his impressive form over the past year in Major League Rugby and New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship with a spot in the Highlanders squad for the upcoming Super …
Read More »Judd returns to MLR as Legion confirm halfbacks for 2025
Richard Judd will soon be back in a San Diego Legion jersey. The 32-year-old scrumhalf from New Zealand returns for a second Major League Rugby campaign after playing with the Hurricanes of Super Rugby this past year. Judd is one of six senior halfbacks confirmed by the Legion for the …
Read More »Canadian prop Liam Murray hit with anti-doping suspension
Canadian prop Liam Murray has been issued a three-year suspension from World Rugby for violation of their anti-doping regulations. The 27-year-old tested positive for three prohibited substances after providing urine samples during the July test window. As a result he has been banned from all competition until August 13, 2027. …
Read More »November Internationals – Portugal vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA begin their tour in Coimbra on Saturday, when they take on Portugal, the team that ultimately knocked the Eagles out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers two years ago. Os Lobos enjoyed their experience in France last fall but both sides are now in the process of rebuilding with …
Read More »Americas Players Who Can Make Test Debuts in November
The rosters for the 2024 November Internationals have all been finalized. They contain a range of players including veterans, established names, recent debutants and uncapped players. This article identifies the Americas players who can make their test debuts in November. CANADA Four Canadian players could make their test debut …
Read More »New Look Uruguay Roster Named for November 2024 Internationals
Rodolfo Ambrosio has named a new look Uruguayan roster for the 2024 November Internationals. Los Teros will play three test matches in Europe in November. First, Uruguay face Spain on Saturday, November 09 at the Estadio Nacional Complutense in Madrid. Second, Uruguay travel to France to face Japan on November …
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