Tag Archives: June Internationals

It’s an unusual feeling for Canadian fans heading into this year’s June international series. They’ve welcomed difficult opposition on many an occasion in the past, but this time it’s not just for bragging rights. For the first time the World Cup Qualifiers will be tacked on at the end of …

Tomás Lezana has been declared fit for Los Pumas. The Argentine flanker had been ruled out of facing England in San Juan this Saturday. Progress, however, sees the Santiago del Estero back-rower now available. Lezana is with the Argentine roster in San Juan. He is being considered for Saturday’s test, …

Brazil are back down to only two tests in June after a proposed match against South American rivals Chile on June 17 was called off. No reasons were given for the cancellation. It’s the second match that has been scrapped with late notice for the Tupis. The Cook Islands were …

Newcastle Falcons prop Paddy Ryan has been called up by the Eagles ahead of their match against Ireland on Saturday. The uncapped 26-year-old tighthead specialist joins the squad as an injury replacement for Titi Lamositele. The specifics of Lamositele’s injury have not been revealed but if speculation that he will …

Head coach Mark Anscombe has named co-captains for Canada’s June international series. Second row Brett Beukeboom and winger DTH van der Merwe will share the leadership responsibilities for the upcoming tests. van der Merwe led the team during the November tests after Aaron Carpenter was injured, and while Beukeboom has …

John Mitchell has been forced to make one change to his roster for the upcoming June international series and World Cup Qualifiers. Old Blue winger Luke Hume has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Matai Leuta, who joins Eagles 7s teammates Andrew Durutalo, Martin Iosefo, …

Spain has named a 28-man Roster for the World Rugby Nations Cup. Los Leones Head Coach Santiago Santos is looking to use the tournament to build towards Japan 2019. Spain is well positioned to compete for a possible first Rugby World Cup appearance since 1999. Los Leones will open their …

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 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands toppled Bermuda on Saturday. The 28-15 away victory places Bermuda’s quest to remain in the Rugby Americas …

Emiliano Boffelli scored a double today as the Argentina XV overcame Chile in Santiago. The uncapped outside back ran in two first half tries, helping the Argentina XV to a 31-15 win. The Felipe Contepomi coached side came through the test. The team overcame Los Cóndores by five tries to …

Los Pumas have been dealt an injury. One week out from the opening test match of 2017 it has been confirmed that Tomás Lezana will not be fit to face England. The Jaguares flanker was injured in training on Thursday and will not play in San Juan. Argentina are to …