Tag Archives: Challenge Cup

European Challenge Cup – Round 1 Preview

The European Challenge Cup has arrived. The 2017-2018 season is underway. The competition is Europe’s second-string professional club tournament. Involved this season are clubs from England, France, Italy, Russia, Scotland and Wales. Players from the Americas will feature in the competition on Friday. The first to do so is to …

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Dark Clouds Looming for Zebre

Dark clouds are looming for Zebre Rugby. In the midst of the Guinness Pro 12 expanding, the Parma-based side may not be involved. It has been confirmed from sources within Italy that Zebre’s players are owed two months pay and that training for the 2017-2018 season is yet to begin. …

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Russia lean on Continental Shield for Nations Cup

Russian coach Alexander Pervukhin has not cast his net far for the World Rugby Nations Cup, with 20 of his 28 players selected from European Continental Shield finalists Enisei STM and Krasny Yar. Five players are set to make their debuts amidst some of Russia’s most celebrated international players. Loose …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Mexico Mexico started their international season in style on Saturday, recording a big win over Bermuda. The 59-7 triumph underlines the progress …

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Americas Weekend Guide: Challenge Cup Final

The first of two European club finals this weekend will take place on Friday. In the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, Gloucester and Stade Français are to lock horns. The Aviva Premiership vs Top 14 match-up is to be a curtain-raiser for Saturday’s Champions Cup Final at the same venue between …

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Quesada To Take Control At Biarritz

Gonzalo Quesada is to take up a new position at Biarritz. He will move from Stade Français to the Basque club next season, becoming the club’s Sports Director. The 42-year-old Quesada arrives with Biarritz being very ambitious about returning to be a power in French rugby. The club were French …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic defeated Curaçao on Saturday. The 32-17 win sees the Dominican Republic retaining the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña, the …

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