The final hurdle for Uruguay was successfully negotiated. A week before facing Canada in Vancouver Los Teros defeated the Houston Sabercats in Texas on Saturday evening. The 32-24 victory has Uruguay match prepared for the vital RWC qualifying on Saturday January 27th. Los Teros fielded a side with regular players …
Read More »NOLA cruise to pre-season win over Capital Selects
The New Orleans Gold have their first match in the history books as they defeated the Capital Selects by 68-15 at Gretna Park on Saturday afternoon. Ten tries in all came from the home side with JP Eloff contributing 23 points including a nine-from-ten kicking performance from the tee. Both …
Read More »Rodrigo Bruni In Doubt to Face USA in ARC Opener
Rodrigo Bruni is in doubt to face the USA in the ARC opener. The Argentina XV no 8 is in a race against time to be fit for the match against the Eagles in Los Angeles, California on Saturday February 03. The San Luis back-rower was one of eight invitational …
Read More »Match Preview – Houston SaberCats vs Uruguay
With two amateur club sides now in their rear view mirror the Houston SaberCats will take a big leap up in competition when they host the Uruguayan national team at Constellation Field on Saturday evening. It’s a big match for both sides not just in terms of visibility but for …
Read More »British & Irish Cup – Round 6 Preview
It’s the final round of the pool stages in the British & Irish Cup this weekend. A half dozen Americas players will be in action on Saturday with spots in the Quarter Finals still up for grabs. Canada’s only man in action this weekend will be Justin Blanchet who will …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 6 Preview
The sixth and final round of the Challenge Cup pool stages takes places this weekend. The round will confirm the Quarter Finals play-off’s for the 2017-2018 competition. The opening match of the round will be Gloucester hosting Pau. The Trinidad & Tobago born Steffon Armitage starts in the back-row while Ignacio …
Read More »Champions Cup – Round 6 Preview
This weekend marks the final round of the pool stage for the European Champions Cup. It is to confirm which eight clubs are to be the Quarter Finalists. Taking to the field in matches are to be a number of players from the Americas. Below is a preview of those …
Read More »Seawolves sign Eagles prop Nick Wallace
The Seattle Seawolves have bolstered their front row stocks with the signing of former US Eagles prop Nick Wallace for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. A native of Bellingham, Washington, Wallace holds the unique distinction of having played for Canada at the u20 level – his mother is Canadian …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 20 Preview
Week 20 of the Pro D2 is underway. France’s fully-professional second division sees fixtures taking place this round on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Taking to the field are a range of players from the America. The following is a preview of those involved. Biarritz hosted Grenoble in the opening fixture …
Read More »Match Preview – NOLA Gold vs Capital Selects
The Houston SaberCats already have two games on the books and now it’s time for another Major League Rugby franchise to take its first steps. Saturday will see the New Orleans Gold host the Capital Selects in an exhibition match, one that will have a very different feel to the …
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