The USA fared little better than their northern neighbors as a number of errors contributed to a blowout 62-12 loss to the Fiji Warriors in the first round of the Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday. While the Selects were busy losing possession at key moments, the Fijians made them pay …

The Argentina XV outclassed Canada ‘A’ by a score of 56-29 at the Estadio Charrúa in the first round of the Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday. An incredible four try performance from Benjamín Macome led the way, with six conversions and the guidance of Juan Cruz Gonzalez ensuring the Argentine …

The search for a new Canadian 7s coach is over. Rugby Canada today confirmed rumors that Damian McGrath would be taking over the program for the foreseeable future. It’s intended that the 57-year-old will head up the side through to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, though his immediate contract …

The opening round of the Americas Pacific Challenge is upon us, and the teams have been named for tomorrow’s fixtures. All matches will be played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. As of the time of writing there is no free-to-air live stream for the first round, but South American …

Week 8 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, …

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 …

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 …

Nicolás Sánchez and Manuel Montero have been ruled out for Los Pumas. Both players have failed fitness tests and will miss Saturday’s international against Australia in London, England. The loss of Sánchez sees Santiago González Iglesias moving from inside center to fly half. He had been playing in the mid-field …

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 …

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 …

Argentine Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has slammed World Rugby’s 3-year residency rule. The man who took Argentina to fourth in a world a year ago has spoken out against what he deems to the be “misuse” of laws. It follows the confirmation that World Rugby will be setting up an …

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 …

Argentina XV have named their lineup to face Canada ‘A’ on Saturday. The official ‘A’ sides of the two countries will meet in the opening round of the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo, Uruguay. Third choice Pumas scrum-half Felipe Ezcurra has been named captain. He is to be joined by …

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 …

Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed Argentina’s lineup for Saturday. Los Pumas will face Australia at the home of English rugby in a final round Rugby Championship match. El Huevo has named four changes and this number could yet increase. Nicolás Sánchez and Manuel Montero are both listed to start …

Lucas Martínez is back playing rugby in France. The 27-year-old tight-head prop has joined Albi to play in the Pro D2. The move sees him returning to the country. Last season he played for Castres in the Top 14 before returning to Lomas Athletic in Buenos Aires during the off-season. …

Samoa head coach Alama Ieremia has named an impressive list of 45 players in an extended squad to prepare for the November test series. The daunting tour features matches against France, Georgia, and Canada, with a final group of 32 players to be named before departure. Bristol flanker Jack Lam …

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. …

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 …

Australia Head Coach Michael Cheika has opted to go tall against Argentina on Saturday. His starting lineup to take on Los Pumas at Twickenham sees a giant second row of Rory Arnold and Adam Coleman. With David Pocock and Sean McMahon injured a third lock, Lopeti Timani, has been named …