The USA completed a scrappy win over a dogged Hong Kong at Bourdg en Bresse in France on Sunday. It was a dreadful performance from the USA Eagles who needed a late try to avoid a humiliating loss against the team that will debut at the Men’s Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Marcos Camerlinckx completes move to Bath from Argentina
Bath is the new home of Marcos Camerlinckx. The English Premiership club announced the signing of the uncapped prop from Argentina in what is his first professional experience outside of South America. He joins the Bath roster which contains reputable front-rowers including Will Stuart, Archie Griffin, Vilikesa Sela and Kieran Verden. …
Read More »Chile fall to Portugal in World Rugby Nations Cup
Los Cóndores of Chile were beaten by Os Lobos of Portugal in a World Rugby Nations Cup match on Saturday. The final score of 36-15 does not tell the tale of the match. It was a tight opening half with the Portuguese holding a 17-15 half-time lead. It was won …
Read More »Canada Outmatched by Georgia in World Rugby Nations Cup
Canada was outmatched by Georgia in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Tbilisi on Saturday. Playing in red, the Lelos underlined their status as tournament favorites by completing a comprehensive 59-14 win over Canada. The nine tries to two victory featured a double to right winger Akaki Tabutsadze. The game …
Read More »Spain Edge Out Uruguay in Thriller in Madrid
Spain edged out Uruguay in Madrid in a thriller on Saturday. Los Leones and Los Teros each scored two tries with both teams also managing one try each per half. The contest ended with a Spanish victory by 18-12 after Los Leones successfully won a penalty inches out from their …
Read More »Argentina Crash against Ireland amid Endless Forward Disruptions
Los Pumas were well below their best against Ireland on Friday in Dublin. The home side were comfortable winners in a match featuring eight tries with the men-in-green scoring six of them. The 42-12 result means Ireland are all smiles and Argentina need a reset ahead of next weekend’s matches. …
Read More »England A victorious against Argentina XV at Bath
England A were victorious over the Argentina XV on Friday evening. Played at the historic city of Bath, the home side converted a 29-19 half-time lead into a 59-24 win. It was the second half that separated the teams, though this match was about depth building an identifying options for …
Read More »USA without key names for Nations Cup tour
The USA Men’s Eagles will travel to Europe for their final round of Nations Cup fixtures with a roster well short of full strength. Scott Lawrence has a group of 30 mostly-domestic players to for the upcoming tests against Hong Kong in France, Romania in Bucharest, and Georgia in Tbilisi. …
Read More »Puma Boosts Argentina XV in Preparing to Face England A
A late change has been made to the Argentina XV roster for Friday’s match against England A at Bath. A boost has come with the inclusion of a Puma though it comes with two members of the roster now unavailable to play against the English. This past weekend’s United Rugby …
Read More »At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up
A cornerstone of Canada’s forward pack, DaLeaka Menin has been nominated for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year. The USA’s Bella Vogel has been shortlisted for Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year. The USA Men’s Eagles were humbled by Australia A in New Jersey. The Women’s Eagles …
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