Tag Archives: Pro D2

Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 5

A host of players from the Americas are to play in France’s second division this weekend. The fifth round of the league will be played from today, Thursday, through until Sunday. Week 5 of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Mont de Marsan playing host to …

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French Club Sign Argentine Winger

The departure of Argentine players to Europe continues. The latest to leave is 25-year-old Facundo Panceyra Garrido who will play for Charente in the Pro D2. Charente are sitting pretty in fourth spot of the Pro D2 after four rounds. The club is playing in France’s second division for the …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 4

The fourth week of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Agen hosting Biarritz at the Stade Armandie. Canadian wing Taylor Paris starts for the home team while Argentine tighthead Leandro Assi continues to anchor the front row for les Biarrots. Two more Argentines run out for Colomiers against …

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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 Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 3

Week 2 of France’s second division will see eight matches played between today and Sunday. This season continues with Americas players to play an important role in the Pro D2. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and USA will all be represented. Kicking-off week 2 will be Oyonnax at home to Colomiers. The …

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Team of the Week

European rugby returned in full flight on the weekend with the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 12, and Greene King IPA Championship all back on the menu. Combined with some cracking rugby from the Top 14 and Pro D2 in France, it’s an all-Euro offering this week. 1 – Marcos Ayerza …

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French Club Signs Argentine Prop

French second division club, Bourgoin have announced the arrival of Argentine prop Nicolás Mirande. The 26 year old tighthead joins from the famous Tucumán Rugby Club where he has played on both sides of the scrum. In signing for Bourgoin Mirande will be returning to France. In August 2015 he …

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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 Argentina’s November Internationals Los Pumas has added another fixture to their calendar. In between the Rugby Championship and touring the UK the …

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Broken Hand Sidelines Cudmore

Jamie Cudmore enjoyed a strong start to his new life in Oyonnax last weekend, but it came with a heavy cost. The big Canadian lock broke his hand in the 36-10 win over Charente and has now had four pins inserted, with Cudmore posting a snapshot of the x-ray on …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 2

Week 2 of France’s second division will see eight matches played between today and Sunday. This season continues with Americas players to play an important role in the Pro D2. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and USA will all be represented. Getting Week 2 underway will be Aurillac and Perpignan. The fixture sees two …

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