The teams for the historic match between New Zealand and Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday have been set. For the first time on American soil the two Tier 1 nations will go head-to-head in the first of two tests set to be played between them, the second …
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November Internationals Preview – USA
A year of transition is almost at a close for the Eagles, with their three-week end of year schedule set to begin on Friday. They’ll end a week earlier than everyone else with only two test matches scheduled but will also start a week earlier with a ‘friendly’ against the …
Read More »Chilean Women’s 7’s Roster for Valentín Martínez
The Chilean Women’s 7’s Roster for Valentín Martínez has been named. The Chileans will play in the traditional tournament this coming weekend in Montevideo. As in prior years the tournament will involve leading women’s sides from the continent. The Chileans will compete in a challenging pool. Their opponents include Argentina …
Read More »Leonardí Earns First Start for Leicester Tigers
Tomás Leonardí has earned his first start for the Leicester Tigers. The former Puma has been named at No8 for the Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Bath on Friday. The Buenos Aires back-rower joined the English club recently. He did so from the Sunwolves, Japan1’s Super Rugby franchise. Aged 29 Leonardí …
Read More »Quesada Set to Resign from Stade Français Amid Turmoil
Gonzalo Quesada is set to resign from Stade Français amid turmoil according to the French press. The former Pumas fly half has until December 31 to activate the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave in June. Reports now suggest he is set to announce his departure …
Read More »Brazil Ready to Roar at Valentín Martínez
The Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side is ready to roar at the Valentín Martínez event. Taking place at Carrasco Polo club this coming weekend Brazil will play for the right time since the Olympic Games. Valentín Martínez is an annual event played in Montevideo. It involves senior sides from South …
Read More »Strong Pumas ready for Japan
Daniel Hourcade is taking no chances against a depleted Japan side in Tokyo, opting instead to field his strongest available side at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium with World Rugby rankings points on the line. Just four changes are made to the team that lost to Australia at Twickenham in …
Read More »Untested Japan side to face Pumas
Jamie Joseph has named seven new starters in his Japan team to play Argentina in Tokyo on Saturday, with another six new caps found on the bench. Only three forwards have featured in test rugby before – World Cup veterans Shota Horie, Kensuke Hatakeyama, and Amanaki Mafi. The back division …
Read More »Eagles choose 7s stars to face Māori
A backline full of HSBC Sevens Series stars will run out against the New Zealand Māori at Toyota Park in Chicago on Friday evening. Only Bryce Campbell has not played for Mike Friday’s Eagles 7s side while Danny Barrett also suits up at no8 for his first Eagles XVs match …
Read More »Rugby Canada and PRO Rugby fail to unite
PRO Rugby is not coming to Canada. At least that is the current state of affairs. PRO Rugby made the depressing announcement earlier today on social media. Due to last minute changes by @RugbyCanada @ProRugbyUSA will not have teams @Canada. Truly sad & disappointed 4 our Canadian fans & players …
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