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 USA Eagles The Eagles roster for the Americas Rugby Championship is one to be analyzed in depth. Without question it is a …
Read More »Wooldridge to make Clermont debut
Doug Wooldridge is set to make his professional debut for Clermont Auvergne this weekend, as he starts his Top 14 career as a reserve against Montpellier on Saturday. The big Canadian tighthead prop signed a three-month contract with the French club two weeks ago as a medical joker. Sadly his …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 Week 14
The Americas will have a contingent of players in action this weekend in Week 14 of the Top 14. The four countries from the continental region involved in Rugby World Cup 2015 are to have capped or eligible players involved in France’s elite competition this weekend. The round got underway …
Read More »Canada’s ARC – Notes and New Players
It’s been a busy couple weeks on the news front for Canadian rugby fans with the imminent arrival of the new Americas Rugby Championship and there’s plenty to absorb, so let’s try and summarise things quickly. Also don’t forget the HSBC World Sevens Series starts up again this weekend after …
Read More »Gómez Kodela to join Lyon
Francisco Gómez Kodela has signed a two year contract with Lyon starting next season. The former Pumas prop had been widely tipped for the move since December, and French rugby magazine Midi Olympique has now reported that the move is final, with an announcement due in the coming days. The …
Read More »Team of the Week
The last big weekend of European rugby pool play and the British & Irish Cup is now past us. It wasn’t the prettiest, as happens when you play rugby in January, but there are some bright spots as far as Americas players are concerned, so here’s our picks for this …
Read More »Fernández Lobbe Signs One Year Extension with Toulon
Retired Puma Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe has signed a one year extension with Toulon. The 34 year old will remain at the Mediterranean club until June 2017 which will see him completing eight years wearing the colors of Toulon since his arrival in France from England. Fernández Lobbe arrived in …
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 Glendale Raptors and Legends Cup The Glendale Raptors came out victorious over the Seattle Saracens on aggregate to win the Legends Cup. …
Read More »Americas Players in Champions Cup Week 6
This weekend will see a host of Americas Players involved in Champions Cup Week 6. It is to be the final round of the group stage and for some it is a must-win weekend. For others their fate has already been sealed. Taking to the field from the Americas will be …
Read More »Americas Players in Challenge Cup Week 6
A number of Americas players are to be in action this weekend in Challenge Cup Week 6. The final round of the Challenge Cup will see test match players from Argentina and the USA taking to the field. The round got underway on Thursday evening with the Sale Sharks hammering …
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