Canada and Uruguay have each named their match day rosters for their first match of the Americas Rugby Championship, to be played on Saturday at Westhills Stadium in Langford. The game will not only serve as a first for several players but for both coaches as well, as Esteban Meneses …
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ARC Preview – Canada
It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
Read More »Cubelli to debut for Brumbies
Argentine international Tomás Cubelli is to debut for the Brumbies this Saturday in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. The Pumas scrum half joined the Canberra based Suepr Rugby franchise late last year after having been under contract with the UAR. His first appearance since moving to Australia is to be …
Read More »ARC Preview – Brazil
It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a messy week and took a while to appraise some performances, but at last we’ve got our weekly XV picked. Some positions were less exceptional than others. Thankfully this weekend we have six international teams to choose from, with competition for each and every position! 1 – Marcos …
Read More »Brazil to Wear New Uniforms in Americas Rugby Championship
Brazil is to wear new uniforms in the Americas Rugby Championship, it was confirmed by the CBRu. The new home and away uniforms retain the colors used in 2015 but not have Tupi designs under the sleeves, running down to the inside bottom of the shirts. The new designs are …
Read More »Chile Roster for Americas Rugby Championship Opener
The coaching staff of Los Cóndores have confirmed Chile’s roster for the Americas Rugby Championship opening round fixture against Brazil. Chile will take-on the Tupis in a 5th vs 6th seed match-up at Parque Mahuida in La Reina this Saturday. Brazil and Chile join Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, Canada, …
Read More »Bosch injured, Baldunciel joins Argentina
A late change ahead of the Americas Rugby Championship opening round sees Gaspar Baldunciel called in for Facundo Bosch. Aged just 19, Baldunciel is to fly to Texas to replace the 24-year-old Bosch and be used as back-up to the 11-times capped Santiago Iglesias Valdez. Facundo Bosch is now on his way …
Read More »Fleck: “The Jaguares are the threat in the Africa conferences”
The Head Coach of the Stormers Super Rugby franchise, Robbie Fleck is of the firm opinion that Argentina’s franchise, Los Jaguares are to be a strong side. Speaking to Super Sport the former Springbok suggests that Argentina is the team to beat in the South African side of the competition. …
Read More »ARC Preview – Argentina
It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …
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