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Italian Head Coach Conor O’Shea has named his team for Saturday’s home international against New Zealand. The Irishman has named Argentine born Sergio Parisse as captain. The La Plata native did not play in June, instead resting. Parisse will lead the Azzuri from No 8. He is to be one …

The Cardiff Blues pairing of Cory Allen and Tomos Williams have been added to the Welsh roster to face Los Pumas on Saturday. The four-time capped Allen replaces the injured Tyler Morgan. The Newport Gwent Dragons mid-fielder has been forced out with a hamstring injury. Allen made his debut against …

Ongoing discussions to establish a Global Season are reported to be reaching a stalemate. The divide of union-run professionalism and that of private-run leagues has a north vs south split. Going to War In seeking to find common ground the meetings have, thus far, failed. Midi Olympique wrote that “the …

Ireland have added six players to their training squad in the wake of their historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago. Nine players are in line to make their debut on Saturday with mass changes expected for the side to play Canada in Dublin. The only player to drop …

This year’s November Internationals marks an important change – Uruguay’s involvement. Having long sought a place at the table Los Teros have until now been left out of the conversation in November. No multiple-test tours have ever occurred previously with them instead lucky get one game. This month history will be made …

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 Argentina A comprehensive performance in Tokyo saw Los Pumas open their November tour with a bang. The 54-20 win over Japan sees Argentina …

Against Japan Nicolás Sánchez crossed for a try worthy of being a nominee for best of the year. The fly half finished off what was very much a team effort by latching on to a basketball pass. Attacking from deep in their own half, Argentina scored from on the fourth phase. …

The Romanian roster has been revealed for the upcoming home internationals. The Oaks will play three matches, all being against Americas opposition. First up will be the USA this coming Saturday. Canada will play on November 19 and Uruguay on November 26. Half of the team that participated in the …

For the first time in well over a hundred years of trying, Ireland have beaten the All Blacks. A Tier 1 record 18-game winning streak came to a screeching halt at Soldier Field in Chicago as New Zealand fell by a score of 40-29 in front of a captivated full …

Japan hosted Argentina this morning. In the first November test match for countries the South Americans ran out 54-30 winners. Argentina scored seven tries, two more than the home side. All of Los Pumas’ scores were from backs. Winger Matías Moroni and Santiago Cordero both scored two each as did …