The European Champions Cup is back in full swing this weekend for Round 3 as we hit the midpoint of the pool stages. Americas players from four countries will feature prominently for seven different clubs. Saturday’s schedule sees Zebre hosting Toulouse in Italy with two Argentine props on the roster. …
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Americas Players in Challenge Cup – Round 3
Connor Braid will make his Worcester Warriors debut against Newport Gwent Dragons in Round 3 of the European Challenge Cup on Saturday. The Canadian flyhalf was named on the bench in Worcester’s Aviva Premiership match last weekend but did not make an appearance in the match against Wasps. This will …
Read More »Ohio Aviators To Get New Venue
The Ohio Aviators are to get a new home. The PRO Rugby side is to benefit from the building of a public funded 6,500-seat stadium. It is to be constructed on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway. To be called Fortress Field, it will be open for an Ohio …
Read More »Americas Rankings – December 08 2016
Following round two of the South American C Championship there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. The updated Americas Rankings – December 08 2016 show Guatemala and Costa Rica gaining points. Costa Rica’s 41-10 win over Panama sees Costa Rica gaining rankings points. Costa Rica has gone from 31.50 points …
Read More »Costa Rica See Off Panama in South American C Championship
Costa Rica saw off Panama in the South American C Championship on Wednesday. In winning 41-10 Costa Rica secured its place in the tournament final against Guatemala on Saturday. Panama will face El Salvador in the Bronze Final. Costa Rica were made to work hard for their win. Panama started strongly with …
Read More »Guatemala Hammer El Salvador to Reach Final
Guatemala hammered El Salvador to reach the 2017 South American C Championship Final. Playing at home Los Jaguares underlined their progress in recent years by defeating Los Torogoces 53-0. Guatemala was the better team for the duration. The home side scored three first half tries to lead 19-0. In the …
Read More »World’s Southernmost City to Host 2017 Americas Rugby Championship Match
The world’s southernmost city is to host a 2017 Americas Rugby Championship match. Ushuaia will play host to the Argentina XV vs Brazil on Saturday February 25. The fixture is to be a fourth round match and one of three home matches for the Argentina XV. The Argentina XV will …
Read More »Uruguay’s Full Venue List for 2017 Americas Rugby Championship
Uruguay’s full venue list for the 2017 Americas Rugby Championship has been unveiled. Los Teros are to play their first and second round matches away before having home advantage in rounds three, four and five. Like in 2016 Los Teros will open their campaign in North America. This time though …
Read More »Team of the Week
European club rugby was back in full swing on the weekend with international players all returning to their employers. There are still a few Americas players not quite back in action but enough spread around to put together a very respectable choice team this week. Brazil were also wrapping up …
Read More »Benjamín Espinal Included in Stade Français for Challenge Cup
Buenos Aires’ Benjamín Espinal has been included in the Stade Français squad for the Challenge Cup. The 25-year-old Tight Head prop joined the French club in October as a medical joker. He made his senior debut for the Top 14 club on November 13, doing so as a replacement against Toulon. …
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