Jebb Sinclair will be staying in England for a little while longer yet. The big Canadian forward has extended his contract with London Irish for another two years. Currently locked in a relegation battle, the Exiles are sitting in 11th place on the Aviva Premiership table, with only a single …
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A busy week of European action to go with the British & Irish Cup and a full slate of Pro D2 means there were plenty of players to pine over, but perhaps less competition than there should have been. Look for a couple new names below. 1 – Marcos Ayerza …
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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 Chile and Brazil 7s A memorable first day in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar saw both Chile and Brazil qualifying …
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A late change sees Blaine Scully now starting vs the Harlequins in today’s European Challenge Cup match in London. The USA Eagles 0utside back was set to sit out the match for the Cardiff Blues but will now, instead start on the left wing for the Welsh region. The change …
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A number of Americas players are to be in action this weekend in Challenge Cup Week 5. The penultimate round of the Challenge Cup will see test match players from Argentina, Canada and the USA taking to the field. In one of three Friday matches last season’s Pro d2 Champions, Pau will …
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Close to a full weekend of European club action means we can actually throw together a reasonable team this week. Lots of players – particularly in Pro D2 – didn’t have a great week but a few did put their hands up, including a couple newcomers to our weekly selections. …
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The Americas is to have a number of players featuring in the Pro 12 this weekend. It is to be the 12th round of competition but due to the terrorist attacks in Paris two matches have been postponed with teams instead making up for the missed matches in the Champions Cup. As …
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This weekend will see Americas players involved in the Challenge Cup as a rescheduled match is to be played. Pau vs Castres from the opening round of the competition this season was postponed due to the terrorist attacks in France. Like the Champions Cup matches in France from that weekend …
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Juan Pablo Orlandi has joined Pau, completing a return to the Top 14. A variety of French sources had reported that the 20-time capped 32 year old will be joining Pau as a medical joker and it is now official. Currently in 12th place in the Top 14 Section Paloise (Pau) require an immediate …
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There has been no shortage of players in the Top 14 from the Americas over the years. Who, though, have been the greatest? Americas Rugby News has selected 25 players who have performed with distinction for French clubs in Top 14 and European competition. 25 – Luke Gross (Harlequins 1996-1998, …
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