Grenoble scored a big win over Bayonne at the Stade Jean Dauger on Thursday evening to kick off the 6th week of action in the French Pro D2. Road wins are difficult to come by in French rugby, and one over their fellow Top 14 exports is a particularly big …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a better week on the whole for Americas players in Europe, but the focus was elsewhere over the weekend. In fact it was the Estadio Charrúa once again that contributes more than a third of this week’s team as Old Christians defeated Old Boys to claim the Uruguayan club …
Read More »Guemes Joins Barcelona
FC Barcelona Rugby have acquired the services of an Argentine fly half. The uncapped Bautista Guemes has joined the Spanish club, making his debut this past weekend in the División de Honor. Aged 27, Guemes is now playing his rugby in Spain. The move comes after he previously played for …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 5 Preview
It’s not the most exciting week for Americas fans of the Pro D2. Even in a slow week, however, there are participants in five of the eight matches across the French second division. The Argentines dominate selection with only one player from the USA accounting for all of the Americas …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a forgettable week for Americas players in Europe. Despite a full compliment of club action across several divisions only a handful came away with noteworthy efforts. The Pumas continue to stutter in the Rugby Championship though there was room for one. Instead it’s the last two rounds of …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 4 Preview
The long and arduous Pro D2 season is already in its 4th weekend of the new season. Thursday’s opening fixture between Montauban and Grenoble did not feature any Americas players, but all six matches on Friday will have at least one suited up. Charente welcome Biarritz to Stade Chanzy with …
Read More »Canadian Exiles Update: 2017-18 Season Preview
Canada’s list of overseas-based players is looking a bit slim at the moment. As we enter the new season there are less than 20 players on fully professional contracts, a worrying number given the current state of domestic rugby. In the wake of PRO’s demise the landscape is barren in …
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 Costa Rica The South American C Championship title has changed hands. The reigning two-time title holders, Guatemala, handed over the title to …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 3 Preview
Week 3 of the Pro D2 is underway. The third round of the French second division season will have matches spread from Thursday through Sunday. Taking to the field are to be a range of players from the Americas. In game one Dax played host to Narbonne earlier this evening. …
Read More »The Missing Pumas: 2016 and 2017
In July 2016 Daniel Hourcade announced his roster for the Rugby Championship. The 33-man roster saw the South Americans leaving out European-based players for the first time since joining the tournament. Gone were both established names and also potential newcomers. Based on the status of players at the time the following …
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