Tag Archives: Pro 14

European Challenge Cup – Week 4 Preview

Week 4 of the European Challenge Cup will be played this coming weekend. In the latest round fixtures will be played on Friday and Saturday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. Opening the action will be an all-France fixture. Agen will be at home against Grenoble in …

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Scully Impresses In Losing Champions Cup Effort

Blaine Scully impressed in a losing Champions Cup effort on Sunday. Playing right wing the USA Eagles captain scored the opening try for the Cardiff Blues who faced Saracens in London. Scully scored the game’s opening try and would make 42 meters as a carrier. This included two clean breaks.  …

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European Champions Cup – Round 3 Preview

The European Champions Cup resumes today. The finest teams from England, France and the Pro 14 will battle it out in the race to be crowned champions. In Scotland on Friday Edinburgh will have home advantage against the Newcastle Falcons. Former Falcon Juan Pablo Socino has been named on the …

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European Challenge Cup – Round 3 Preview

After breaking for the November Internationals and domestic leagues the European Challenge Cup returns today. In round 3 of the season there are to be Eagles, Pumas and a Colombian flying the colors of the Americas. Round 3 is to have two Friday fixtures, both of which are to be …

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Pro 14 – Week 10 Preview

With the November Internationals over it is back to domestic leagues. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa this means the Pro 14. Week 10 sees matches played on Friday and Saturday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. The round will get underway with two matches …

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Americas Rankings – November 11 2018

The Americas Rankings have been updated for November 11 2018. They have been recalculated to take into account the implications of Saturday and Sunday’s November Internationals. Canada’s 65-19 win over Kenya was greatly enjoyed by the staff, players and supporters. It was Canada’s biggest scoreline since 2006 vs Barbados. The …

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Match Highlights – Ulster vs Uruguay

In a special attraction on Friday Ulster played host to Uruguay. The Northern Ireland province vs South American country fixture was a part of week two of the November Internationals. Uruguay used the fixture as a means of familiarizing the staff and players with the task awaiting them at RWC …

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Uruguay Drop Tour Opener to Cardiff Blues

Uruguay fell to a 45-21 defeat today in Wales, dropping their tour opener to the Cardiff Blues. Dubbed the Syft International Challenge the fixture was part of the November Internationals. The South Americans had a dream start to the match. The Major League bound Ignacio Dotti went over for the game’s …

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Pro 14 – Week 8 Preview

Despite the November Internationals starting on Saturday for the Pro 14 union members there is to be a regular round of the league. From Friday to Sunday week 8 of the Pro 14 will take place. The following preview documents the involvement of Americas’ players. There are to be two …

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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 Canada Canada named a healthy roster for November’s RWC Repechage tournament. Including are returning overseas professional players Matt Tierney, Brett Beukeboom, …

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