There are a variety of players who for one reason or another are missing from international duty this month. The following is an offering of the leading players who are not to play test rugby in June. Not considered for this composite XV are players who have officially announced their …
Read More »Mahoni signs for Narbonne
Narbonne will have two giant-sized USA internationals in their squad next season. Joining David Tameilau in France is 20-year-old second row Siaosi Mahoni, who moves from Tameilau’s old club Life West on the USA’s west coast to the south east coast of France. A veritable giant at 2.03m (6’8″) and …
Read More »Match Preview – Ontario Blues vs Glendale Raptors
A game many months in the making will at last come to fruition on Saturday when the Ontario Blues welcome the Glendale Raptors to Sherwood Forest Park. It’s a meeting that invites intrigue on many levels, with implications beyond that of your average pre-season encounter. This is the second match of …
Read More »Glendale sign Campbell as Major League roster takes shape
The Glendale Raptors have added another key player to an impressive roster with the news that US Eagles midfielder Bryce Campbell has joined up from Indiana University. At just 22 years of age Campbell has rapidly established himself as a strong contender for a starting spot in the upcoming World …
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 Turks & Caicos This weekend’s one and only test match in the Americas was won by the Turks & Caicos Islands. Played at …
Read More »Dargan to play for Irish Students against England
Former US All-American lock Pierce Dargan has been selected to play for Irish Students against their English counterparts at Oxford on Sunday, March 2. The 24-year-old returned to Trinity College (Dublin University) following the conclusion of the PRO Rugby Season, where he was a standout with the Ohio Aviators, starting …
Read More »Taufete’e Extends Contract with Worcester Warriors
USA hooker Joe Taufete’e has extended his contract with the Worcester Warriors. The Aviva Premiership club has been highly pleased with the performances of the Californian since adding him as a medical joker in December. He has since made five appearances, scoring his first try for the club against the Harlequins in January. While …
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 Vancouver 7s For the second consecutive week North America has presented a world class sevens tournament with Vancouver arguably even more impressive …
Read More »PRO Rugby cuts Coaching Staff
The PRO Rugby saga continues. Having already terminated the contracts of all players in December, PRO owner Doug Schoninger has followed suit with the release of three coaches who had remained league employees until this week. As originally reported by the Rugby Wrap Up, Ray Egan from San Diego, Sacramento leader …
Read More »Glendale Raptors book landmark date with Ontario Blues
In a match that will pique interests from both sides of the border, the Glendale Raptors are heading north to play the Ontario Blues in Burlington on May 20. The Blues are defending MacTier Cup champions, winning five of the past six Canadian Rugby Championships, while the Raptors are undoubtedly …
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