Jamie Cudmore is now the General Manager of Aix en Provence. The French club made the announcement with the Canadian being assisted by Patrick Pezery as forwards coach and Fabien Cibray as backs coach. Meanwhile Christian Califano will be the development officer. Aix en Provence successfully returned to the Pro …
Read More »Brazil recall Tanque for Argentina XV Clash
Lucas Duque will return to the Brazil lineup for the first time in nearly a year when the Tupis face the Argentina XV in Buenos Aires on Saturday during the second round of the Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ tournament. ‘Tanque’ has been sighted often with the team since but as team …
Read More »Callum Black in Eagles squad for June tests
Veteran Ulster prop Callum Black has been named in a 30-man US Eagles squad for the June tests. The 32-year-old loosehead specialist has previously represented Ireland at u21 level and also Emerging Ireland, a national development side, during the 2014 Nations Cup. He qualifies for the USA having been born …
Read More »Yaras Prepared for Canada
Brazil’s women’s 7’s team, As Yaras are prepared for Canada. They will compete in Langford, British Columbia this coming weekend in the International Women’s Rugby Series. In addition to competing in the Sevens in Langford As Yaras also have competition in 2018 in Hong Kong and San Francisco. The latter …
Read More »Wales Confirm Roster to Tour USA and Argentina
Wales have confirmed their roster to tour the USA and Argentina. The Welsh are to play against South Africa in Washington D.C. on June 02 before playing two test matches in Argentina on June 09 and 16 respectively. The tour is new for Head Coach Warren Gatland who is yet …
Read More »Scotland Name Roster to Tour Canada, USA and Argentina
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named a 33-man roster to Tour Canada, USA and Argentina. The Northern Europeans will play three test matches in the Americas next month, doing so in Edmonton, Houston and Resistencia. The roster features a combination of youth and experience. Among the 33-men are 6 …
Read More »Lezana Named Jaguares Captain
Tomás Lezana has been named Jaguares captain. The flanker is to be the third player to lead the team in 2018, following Pablo Matera and Joaquín Tuculet. Injury means Pablo Matera is likely out for the remainder of the Super Rugby season. The team captain was injured playing against the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Bolivia Bolivia is now an associate member of Sudamérica Rugby. The Federation Boliviana de Rugby (FBR) was officially accepted this past …
Read More »Year Over for Joaquín Tuculet
The year is over for Joaquín Tuculet. Argentina’s leading fullback suffered a rupture of the anterior ligament of his knee in Friday’s Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Rotorua, New Zealand. The sale of the injury means the stand-in Jaguares captain will not play any further part in the 2018 …
Read More »Ravens hold off Thunderbirds to win Rounsefell Cup
The UBC Old Boy Ravens earned a famous victory over their Alma mater on Saturday as they defeated the UBC Thunderbirds 16-10 to claim the CDI Premier League title and lift the Rounsefell Cup at Rotary Stadium. It was the 6th Cup win for the Ravens in their history and …
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