Week two of the 2017 Americas Rugby Championship saw no changes in the Americas Rankings. The six best teams from the Americas played in the first of five rounds with two of the three matches being capped. In defeating Chile by more than 15 points Canada gained maximum rankings points. No …
Read More »ARC 2017: Argentina XV vs Uruguay – Full Match
The Argentina XV underlined their favorites tag with a comprehensive win over Uruguay on Saturday. The 57-12 triumph means the Argentina XV head to Chile with one hand already on the trophy. Back from playing in freezing British Columbia, the Argentina XV were too strong for Los Teros. Combined the …
Read More »Video: Socino Scores off Cross Bar Rebound vs Sale Sharks
A Rugby World Cup 2015 Puma scored the opening try for the Newcastle Falcons on Friday. Juan Pablo Socino scored off a freak cross bar rebound against the Sale Sharks. The early score gave the Falcons a dream start to their round 14 match. The match went on to be a …
Read More »Paris treble leads Canada past Chile
A hat-trick from star winger Taylor Paris helped Canada to a 36-15 win over Chile at Westhills Stadium in Langford on Saturday evening. Played in frosty but decent conditions – compared to a week ago at least – the match had a very sloppy start, with both sides committing numerous …
Read More »USA Make it two-from-two in ARC
The USA made it two-from-two in the Americas Rugby Championship, downing Brazil in Texas this evening. The 51-3 bonus point victory sets up an intriguing round three fixture against Canada next weekend. A strong start from the home side saw them on top in quick time. PRO Rugby star Spike …
Read More »Argentina XV Power Past Uruguay
The Argentina XV powered past Uruguay this evening, winning 57-12. Played in front of a strong attendance in Bahía Blanca the Argentina XV Backing-up from defeating Canada the result makes the Argentina XV well-placed to win the tournament. The Argentina XV tested Uruguay early on. A break from Julían Domínguez …
Read More »Video: Cudmore Red Carded for Punching
Jamie Cudmore was red carded for punching on Friday. The veteran Canadian of four Rugby World Cups was sent off in the 34th minute playing for Oyonnax against Colomiers. Aurelien Beco was yellow carded, also for foul play. Cudmore’s involvement in upcoming games is now in doubt. Earlier in the match …
Read More »ARC Predictions – Round 2
Round One went fairly well with five of our pundits getting all three winners correctly. Only one – Jake Frechette – managed to pluck a dead-accurate score of any match with his USA +6 prediction proving spot-on. Once again we have 10 of the greatest minds from American rugby set …
Read More »Match Preview – Canada vs Chile
One team will walk away from Westhills Stadium with their first win of the Americas Rugby Championship on Saturday where Canada host Chile. Unless, of course, they end in a draw. Last week’s match at the same venue was played the worst conditions seen in a test match in recent …
Read More »Pumas and a Cóndor Start in Racing 92 vs Bayonne
There are to be Pumas and a Cóndor starting in France this weekend. Racing 92 are to face Bayonne in a postponed fixture. The Parisians are in search of turning around their poor season. Bayonne, meanwhile, are out to survive as the club is reading towards relegation. Racing 92 has …
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