Bedford Blues host Rotherham Titans at Goldington Road in the only Friday match of the Greene King IPA Championship this week. Canadian flanker Justin Blanchet is again on the blindside for the Blues in his fourth start of the season. Ciaran Hearn will be the only Americas player on duty …
Read More »Americas players in Mitre 10 Cup / NRC
Two North American props battled it out on Wednesday in Week 8 of the Mitre 10 Cup. US Eagles rep Chris Baumann and Canadian international Jake Ilnicki were at tighthead for Wellington and Manawatu respectively as the Turbos took the spoils at home 50-28. Baumann suffered a head knock during …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 6
A host of players from the Americas are to play in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. Week 6 of the English league will have some interesting battles at both ends of the ladder. Friday’s one match will see Bath at home to the Sale Sharks. When considering their performances in …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12 – Week 6
Week 6 of the Guinness Pro 12 will take place this weekend. It will have a three-three split of Friday and Saturday matches and there are to be a host of players from the Americas involved. Tonight in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh will welcome Benetton Treviso. Former Canadian Head Coach Kieran …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 07 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following round two of the South American B Championship. The updated Americas Rankings – October 07 2016 see Colombia rising and Peru falling. Colombia’s 41-14 win over hosts Peru lifts Los Tucanes from 46.51 to 47.09 rankings points. With it Colombia extends its lead over Mexico …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 6
With there having no Pro D2 rugby played last weekend the players will be keen to get back onto the field in week 6. Kicking-off today will be the sixth round of France’s second division. Involved are to be a host of players from the Americas, including names to have …
Read More »Fukofuka in Tongan squad for November
San Francisco Rush standout Bill Fukofuka has been selected to the Tongan national side for their November test series. Now returned to the Southland Stags in the Mitre 10 Cup, the 21-year-old loose forward is one of 10 uncapped players named in the 30-strong group by head coach Toutai Kefu. …
Read More »Fiji Warriors ready for Pacific Challenge
Fiji have named their group to participate in the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. Former test loose forward Senirusi Seruvakula will coach the side that includes nine capped players. Former Plymouth Albion and Aix-en-Provence lock Rupeni Nasiga, a veteran of the 2011 World Cup, will captain the team with 7s and …
Read More »Team of the Week
It’s quite a spread of players in our weekly selection, with five countries represented by players found in action around the globe. A sub-par showing by the Pumas left the door open for a couple players who have never before featured in the select side. Big wins for Mexico and …
Read More »Super Rugby Players Feature in Argentina XV Roster
The Argentina XV coaching Staff have named a strong roster for the Americas Pacific Challenge. Diego Ternavasio and Maximiliano Bustos have gone for both youth and experience in naming their squad with 15 of the 26 players selected having appeared in the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. Super Rugby players have …
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