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In Europe it is all eyes on the Champions Cup this weekend. Contesting the Quarter Finals are to be clubs from England, France, Ireland and Scotland. The four winners will go on to compete in the Semi Finals on the weekend of April 21-23. The Quarter Finals have a Saturday-Sunday …

The business end of the European club season is upon us. This weekend will see the Quarter Finals played in the old continent. Taking to the field in the Challenge Cup play-off’s will be clubs from England, France, Scotland and Wales. Representing these sides are to be players from the …

Oyonnax have offered a contract to Matías Moroni, reports Midi Olympique. The French club are leading the Pro D2 and are favorites to win automatic promotion back to the Top 14. In looking to be competitive the club is seeking to secure players for the 2017-2018 season. Players to already have …

Canadian second row Cameron Pierce has announced on Social Media that he is taking an extended break from the game due to the continuing effects of concussion. The 25-year-old, who has won three test caps, sustained a serious blow to the head early in the season and then suffered a …

The European divisions were back in full swing on the weekend and once again it was a good week for the Jaguares in Super Rugby, so there were plenty of players to consider for this week’s selection. We don’t normally spend much time considering amateurs when the professionals are available …

Encouraging news from France is that an Argentine fly half is back to fitness for Clermont. Patricio Fernández is ready to return to the playing field and is expected to do so this weekend for Clermont’s Champions Cup Quarter Final. The Central French side have home advantage against Toulon on …

Five of Stade Français’ greatest ten players are Argentine, according to Rugby Rama. Following the cancellation of the merger with Racing 92, the French rugby website nominated the club’s best 10 of all time. Those included are among the most famous names in European rugby during the professional era. Amazingly half …

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 Jaguares On Saturday Los Jaguares extended their winning run this evening, downing the Reds in Buenos Aires. The 22-8 victory was the …

An opening minute try from Facundo Isa set up a big Lyon win over Bayonne on Saturday. In what was the first try from the Argentine player in Lyon colors, it would be the first of seven tries. Bayonne would only manage one as they crashed to a 52-7 hammering. …

A Juan Imhoff try helped Racing 92 to victory over Clermont on Saturday. The second half try was Racing 92’s third and final score of the match. It gave the Parisians a healthy lead and would prove decisive as a Clermont fightback saw Racing winning by 27-24. Imhoff’s 62nd minute …