Imposing Ohio Aviators wing duo Alex Elkins and Spike Davis have been included in Mike Friday’s first post-Olympic Eagles 7s training camp for the upcoming 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. The pair are joined by San Francisco Rush flanker Alec Gletzer and San Diego Breakers loose forward Chris Turori to make …
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David Tameilau will not be joining Newcastle Falcons after all. The Aviva Premiership club has cancelled a contract that would have seen the US Eagles no8 join the team at the conclusion of his PRO Rugby obligations with the San Francisco Rush. Rumors began circulating in August that Tameilau had …
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It’s a slow Week 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup as far as Americas fans are concerned. A pair of US Eagles will be the only Americas-eligible players suiting up for their teams. Chris Baumann held up the Wellington scrum as they defeated Northland on Thursday. Flanker Tony Lamborn looks …
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Langi Haupeakui is headed to Scotland. The Sacramento Express bulldozer has signed for Guinness Pro 12 side Glasgow Warriors, pending visa approval. Haupeakui will join the team immediately, effectively a replacement for Scotland international no8 Adam Ashe, a long-term injury casualty with a foot injury. There will be mixed emotions …
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Thretton Palamo will make his Aviva Premiership debut for Bristol in their away match to Wasps on Sunday. The US Eagles midfielder was previously on the books of Saracens but did not make a Premiership appearance while at the club. Joining him in the Bristol lineup is Argentine prop Gastón …
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Warren Gatland has been formally announced as the man to lead the British & Irish Lions to New Zealand next year. It was a surprise to no-one, and yet the minor media circus has nudged Lions fever ever so slightly into second gear. In recent weeks we’ve heard the opinions …
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Takudzwa Ngwenya will be returning to France, according to French media sources. The US Eagles rocket-man will join Brive in the Top 14 in the coming days, signing as a medical joker for former Australia 7s rep Alfi Mafi who has undergone shoulder surgery. Ngwenya enjoyed nine seasons with Biarritz …
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Newcastle Falcons have confirmed a full-time contract for Dominic Waldouck. The former England ‘A’ midfielder signed a trial deal with the Aviva Premiership club in July following some standout displays with the Ohio Aviators in PRO Rugby. Strong showings in pre-season action and as a reserve in Falcons opening fixtures has earned the 28-year-old …
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Tony Lamborn returned to the Hawke’s Bay lineup on Wednesday, putting in a solid performance but coming out on the lost edge in a 25-24 loss to Auckland at McLean Park in Napier. He could be seeing double this week as Hawke’s Bay travel south to Christchurch on Sunday to …
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The USA certainly has a lot of players to comb through when it comes to Eagles consideration, with competitions in all corners of the massive country and of course one new professional competition. While PRO is a very welcome addition to the landscape, the caliber of players at the very …
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