The leading rugby official from the Americas, Federico Anselmi will act as assistant referee for six pool matches at Rugby World Cup 2015 it as revealed today. The Argentine has been chosen to be a part of the World Cup after performing well on the Rugby Sevens world circuit and having …
Read More »Officials named for World Cup pool matches
The officials for the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been named. The appointments for the Americas teams are as follows: ARGENTINA Sept 20 – v New Zealand – Wembley Stadium, London Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU) Assistants: J.P. Doyle (RFU) & Angus Gardner (ARU) TMO: George Ayoub …
Read More »Rodrigo Capó Ortega pulls out of World Cup to be with pregnant wife
The recent controversy of Rodrigo Capó Ortega pulling out of playing for his native Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup has seen French club Castres criticized by members of the press. Calls of the Top 14 harming the global game and for the club to be punished were made on …
Read More »Hands On! with Shalom Suniula
After being a fixture on the USA 7s team for years, Shalom Suniula successfully made the jump to the Eagles’ 15s roster in 2014. Born in American Samoa, Suniula has been capped six times for the Eagles and has made 42 appearances on the USA 7s team. One of the players that has sights …
Read More »Japan name squad for Pacific Nations and World Cup
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has selected a 39-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, with 37 set to take part in the Pacific Nations Cup. Dynamic no8 Amanaki Mafi and classy midfielder Male Sa’u will miss the PNC due to injury, but are expected to return in time for …
Read More »Georgia confirm World Cup training squad
Head coach Milton Haig has named a 41-man training squad for the final stage of Georgia’s preparation for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. In addition to local based players, Haig has selected players contracted to clubs in England, France and Russia. A large section of the squad participated in the …
Read More »World Cup Door remains open for five Pumas
Daniel Hourcade’s 36 man training squad for the Rugby Championship is currently flying to Australia and consists of five more players than the total in which all competitors will take will them to England and Wales in September. Of note are the return of Gonzalo Camacho and Juan Figallo in addition to the inclusion of …
Read More »Romania names World Cup training squad
Following up on Romania’s dominant performance at the Nations Cup, head coach Lynn Howells has named 36 players in his World Cup training squad. Included are three uncapped players – South African second row Johannes van Heerden, Dinamo scrumhalf Tudorel Bratu, and New Zealand-born midfielder Paula Kinikinilau. Also included are …
Read More »Wyles to Captain as Tolkin Names PNC Roster
USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named his 32-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup campaign. In a bit of a surprise, Chris Wyles has been named as Captain of the USA Eagles leading into the series. The Saracens back follows Todd Clever, who had served in the role …
Read More »Battle for Forward Spots in USA RWC Camp
As we take a closer look at the Eagles’ Rugby World Cup Training Roster, it is easy to see where the most competition exists. This is not to take anything away from the backs, who have some intriguing selections ahead. The forward selections, particularly in the back row, are enough to give …
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