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This weekend sees the Semi Finals taking place in the Pro 14. The final four see three of the competition’s five nations represented with the Celts Ireland, Scotland and Wales all having teams involved. Not involved are Italian or South African sides though teams from both countries had admirable seasons. …

What an interesting weekend! With Europe’s gaze squarely on the European finals our selections have come entirely from within the Americas this week – specifically via Major League Rugby and the Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’. Even those results, however, have left selection hazy. Brazil earned a famous win but were …

Argentine back row Guido Volpi has joined Ospreys. The Welsh regional side announced the recruitment of the 22-year-old on Wednesday. Volpi’s signature comes after he impressed the Swansea based region while on trial in April. In acquiring his services the Welsh region are to include him in their roster for …

Nicolás Sánchez is to leave Los Jaguares to play in France. The rumor has not been a secret and now the move is official, confirmed by Stade Français. The 62-time capped Pumas fly half will follow in the footsteps of Diego Dominguez, Gonzalo Quesada, Juan Martín Hernández and Felipe Contepomi. …

Premiership Rugby Limited have blocked Welsh players from the opening match of the upcoming tour to the Americas. The English based Tomas Francis, Luke Charteris, and Josh Adams are now to all be replaced by Welsh-based players. The trio will be unable to play Wales’ matches in Washington D.C., San …

Los Pumas 7’s have called in the Cavalry for London and Paris. The two upcoming legs are the final ones of the 2017-2018 season. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora has confirmed 13 players to the June 2-3 and 9-10 competitions. The changes come following a disappointing campaign at the Singapore …

Chicago has landed a special November Triple Header. The iconic home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field will play host to three international matches on November 03, two of which involve both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles. The USA Women’s Eagles will play in the opening fixture, taking on New …

Juan Figallo has extended his stay at Saracens. The Argentine tighthead has agreed to terms to remain at the English Premiership club until 2021. Now aged 30, Figallo has been playing for Saracens since 2014. He joined the London-based club from Montpellier, whom he played for from 2009-2014. Since joining …

Los Jaguares have suffered a blow with Ramiro Moyano sidelined. The Tucumán winger will miss Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Buenos Aires. Set to turn 28 later this month, Moyano is yet to fully recover from his head injury sustained playing against the Brumbies in Canberra. The …

Romania is to officially appeal the RWC 2019 decision handed down to them today by World Rugby. The global governing body of rugby disqualified Romania, Belgium and Spain for all feeling ineligible players in qualifying matches. The severe punishments override the prior confirmation that Belgium vs Spain should be replayed. …