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Americas Players in Premiership – Round 8

His recovery from a hamstring injury wasn’t quite in time to make the US Eagles tour but AJ MacGinty will finally make his return for Sale Sharks on Sunday against Saracens. The match at AJ Bell Stadium will be of great interest to American fans with Juan Figallo, Chris Wyles, …

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Americas Rankings – November 13 2016

Following the completion of international competition this weekend there have been changes to the Americas Rankings. Argentina retains top spot in the Americas but is to drop in World Rankings. Needing to be ranked 8th or higher at the end of this month Los Pumas now go into their match …

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Caribbean Winger Starts vs South Africa

England Head Coach Eddie Jones has named his side for the first of four end-of-year home internationals. His team includes first appearances for Tom Wood and Jonny May since the World Cup. There is also to be a first test start for Wasps mid-fielder Elliot Daly and debuts for Kyle …

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Americas Rankings – November 06 2016

Saturday morning’s big win in Tokyo has resulted in a rankings boost for Argentina.  The 54-20 victory over Japan has given Argentina a new ranking of 81.46 points. This sees Argentina extending its lead at the top of the Americas Rankings. Also in action this weekend was the USA. The …

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Americas Rankings – October 30 2016

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following Colombia’s home win over Mexico. In winning by 18 points Colombia gained the maximum points on offer, seeing Mexico fall as a result. The updated Americas Rankings – October 30 2016 are the final rankings before the November International begin. Argentina remains well out …

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Jones names England roster for Argentina

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England Head Coach Eddie Jones has named a 33-man roster for the November Internationals. England will play at home against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina, and Australia. All four matches will be played at London’s Twickenham Stadium. Jones has been forced into making some changes from his strongest possible roster. Missing …

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Americas Players in Challenge Cup – Round 2

Pablo Huete will start for Bayonne as they travel to La Rochelle on Thursday evening to start off Round 2 of the European Challenge Cup. The Chilean lock could find himself opposite Italy-Argentine Leandro Cedaro, who will be a reserve for Stade Rochelais. Bristol has left out Thretton Palamo and …

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Americas Players in Challenge Cup – Round 1

As the Southern Hemisphere domestic competitions wind down, the two elite cross-European club competitions are just getting started this weekend. The Challenge Cup is the second tier below the Champions club but still a high level event with teams from the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 12, and Top 14 all …

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Americas Players in Challenge Cup – Season Preview

The annual second-tier European club rugby competition starts this Thursday. England, France, Italy, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Wales will all provide teams. No Irish team will compete due to all four provinces have qualified for the European Champions Cup. This season is the 21st in the history of the competition. The …

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