Two Pumas are to feature in the Anglo-Welsh Cup Final. Taking place on Friday in Gloucester, the Exeter Chiefs and Bath will meet with the winner being crowned champion. The two players are Santiago Cordero and Lucas Noguera Paz. Both played for Argentina in 2017 and were involved in the …
Read More »Sebastián Pineyrúa Ratified as New Sudamérica Rugby President
Sebastián Pineyrúa has been ratified as the new Sudamérica Rugby President. The former President of the Unión de Rugby de Uruguay (URU – Uruguayan Rugby Union) replaced Marcelo Rodríguez who is now the President of the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR – Argentine Rugby Union). Pineyrúa became in charge of the …
Read More »Belgium vs Spain Decision Postponed for a Second Time
Rugby Europe has postponed their decision over Belgium vs Spain for a second time, the FER have reported. The Federación Española de Rugby (FER) released the following announcement on their website this morning: The meeting with the Rugby Europe Executive Committee, among which is the president of the Federación Española de …
Read More »Germany, Portugal and RWC Qualifying Controversy
Germany is preparing to play against Portugal amid the ongoing RWC qualifying controversy. An official release from the Deutscher Rugby Verbrand (DRV – German Rugby Federation) notes that the scheduled relegation fixture is approaching despite the chaos from the RWC qualifiers. Romania’s qualification for RWC 2019 hangs in the balance. …
Read More »2018 Rugby Americas North Championship Dates and Details
The dates and details of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship have been confirmed. This year’s edition is to include eight matches and will be played from April through July. Divided into three divisions, the competition will cater to the differing levels of rugby in the region. The three …
Read More »Team of the Week
What a weekend for Americas players! The Jaguares in fine form, Major Leauge Rugby preseason action, and many players enjoying strong games in Europe. It’s been a while since we’ve seen so much competition for places, in fact this might be the best weekend on record with enough players to …
Read More »World Rugby Appoint Referees for June Internationals
World Rugby has appointed referees for he 2018 June Internationals. In total have been made, including the matches involving Argentina, Canada and the USA. Yet to be confirmed are the officials for the Nations Cup in Uruguay. Appointed for the matches are 29 referees and assistant referees as well as …
Read More »Second Spain player requires World Rugby clarification
Just hours after revealing that Spain had possibly fielded an ineligible player during the Rugby Europe World Cup qualification series it has emerged that a second player requires clarification from World Rugby. The eligibility of Mathieu Bélie for Spain was questioned yesterday as it was confirmed that he had played …
Read More »Spain now under Player Eligibility Microscope
The extraordinary situation emerging from the Rugby Europe World Cup qualification has taken yet another turn. On Sunday it was confirmed that Belgium had fielded an ineligible player against Germany, and in fact it has since come to light that a second Belgian player is also in question. Who that …
Read More »Howells: Romanians should not have Officiated Belgium vs Spain
The fallout from Belgium vs Spain continues. Now on record offering his opinion is Romania’s Head Coach for the World Cup qualifiers, Lynn Howells. The Welshman coached Romania from 2012-2018. Following the loss against Spain in Madrid last month he announced he would be standing down. He leaves at a …
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