The terrible events in Paris caused a number of games to be postponed, but we’ve still managed to put together a quality XV of players who were in action elsewhere. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (Leicester) Good day at the office for the Tigers stalwart as he played a leading role in …
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Lucas Martínez will get his first start for Castres on Saturday against Pau in the first round of the European Challenge Cup. The stocky Argentine tighthead has appeared as a reserve in three games for Olympique in the Top 14 so far. Martínez was part of the Pampas squad during …
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We’re one week post-World Cup but that doesn’t mean the rugby stops! It’s not easy to sift through all the pro rugby on offer every week, but we’ll do our best. Here’s our first shot at a form XV for those kicking around the European leagues this past weekend. 1 – …
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Stade Français and Italy number 8 and captain Sergio Parisse is one of three finalists for the prestigious Top 14 player of the season award. Born in Argentina Parisse learned his rugby playing in La Plata before moving with his family to Italy as a teenager and beginning his professional …
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Daniel Hourcade’s recent roster announcement was telling. He named a 25-man squad exclusively consisting of players based at home. Missing were all players contracted to foreign clubs – namely Horacio Agulla, Marcos Ayerza, Marcelo Bosch, Juan Figallo, Mariano Galarza, Juan Imhoff, Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe and Juan Pablo Socino. Of them Agulla and Fernández …
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The 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 Brazil Women’s Sevens With Brazil being the host nation of the 2016 Olympic Games and that competition being the inaugural event …
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USA Eagles forward Samu Manoa made a strong start for new new club as he scored a first half try for Toulon in what was his second match for the club. The Californian joined the reigning European champions from English side Northampton whom he helped win the Aviva Premiership in …
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A week on from the Bronze Final Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe will play again, making his first appearance for Toulon this season. The now retired Puma has been named at the back of the scrum while USA Eagles star Samu Manoa will make his second appearance for the club at lock. …
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The 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 England as Host Nation There is no denying this was one of the greatest World Cups of all time. It was …
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The seventh round Top 14 fixture between Bodeaux and La Rochelle will feature former Puma Francisco Goméz Kodela. The tighthead prop has been named to start in the front-row in a fixture his team is expected to win. The visiting La Rochelle will also field an Argentine player with Leandro …
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