Week 14 of the Top 14 season will be played on Saturday, and Sunday. In the third-to-last round of the regular season RWC 2019 hopefuls from both Argentina, and Canada will take to the fields of France. In the opening fixture Toulouse will play host to Pau. The match-up is …
Read More »Ignacio Calles Extends Contract With Pau
Ignacio Calles has extended his contract with Pau. Under his new deal the Argentine loose head prop will remain at the Top 14 club for a further two seasons, until 2021. Calles arrived at Pau in 2016, joining the Espoirs (academy). During his time he has been utilized both at …
Read More »Strong Canada squad named for u20 Qualifiers
Toronto Arrows winger Avery Oitomen is set to take his talents to the international stage when Canada faces off against the USA in June for a spot in the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Oitomen is one of four players attached to professional clubs in an impressive list of 32 that …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Toronto Arrows In their biggest win of their short history, the Toronto Arrows defeated the Seattle Seawolves 29-7 on Sunday. The …
Read More »New York complete signing of French giant Bastareaud
Rugby United New York have completed the signing of French giant outside center Mathieu Bastareaud. The 30-year-old was linked to a move from Toulon to Major League Rugby (MLR) two weeks ago and now it is official. The 120kg (265lbs) Frenchman confirmed he will be joining New York for the …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 23 Preview
In week 23 of the Top 14 a sprinkling of Pumas will take to the field in France. With there being a total of 26 rounds of the regular season it is time for players to give it there all to press for the opportunity to play in RWC 2019. …
Read More »Austin Elite confirm Simon Bienvenu addition
Austin Elite have formally confirmed the signing of Simon Bienvenu from French Top 14 club Racing 92. The 23-year-old had agreed to join the club several months ago but visa delays have prevented him from making his Major League Rugby debut. An outside center or wing, Bienvenu is a product …
Read More »Argentina’s European-Based Legion
A query that pops up with regularity is who are Argentina’s European-Based legion? For some it is an interest in identifying (a) which players based abroad could make the RWC Roster while for others it (b) is seeking an answer as to who all the players are. This article will …
Read More »Mathieu Bastareaud eyes New York move
French superstar Mathieu Bastareaud could be on his way to New York next season. According to Midi Olympique, the 30-year-old Toulon powerhouse has requested a short-term loan that would see him play for Rugby United New York in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The report also claims that Bastareaud, …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 22 Preview
Week 22 of the Top 14 season will take place over Saturday, and Sunday in France. With places in the play-off’s up for grabs teams have plenty to play for. This is added to by the relegation picture with survival very much the priority of many. Opening week 22 will …
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