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The domestic leagues are slowing down as we move deeper into December but there’s still just enough Americas players going around to keep things interesting. This week we lean heavily on the domestic scene in Spain with of course the European Cup competitions going on as well as the RFU …

After breaking for the November Internationals and domestic leagues the European Challenge Cup returns today. In round 3 of the season there are to be Eagles, Pumas and a Colombian flying the colors of the Americas. Round 3 is to have two Friday fixtures, both of which are to be …

It was all domestic action this past weekend with the European club competitions in high gear. Also getting a look was the RFU Championship, the Spanish Liga Heineken, the URBA Top 12, and an historic match in Halifax between the Ontario Arrows and the New England Free Jacks. 1 – …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA, Canada Women’s Sevens New Zealand proved a step ahead, but it was a good showing for the two North American …

The second week of the European Challenge Cup sees three games played on Friday and seven scheduled for Saturday. Half the matches will feature Americas player. Facundo Bosch will start at hooker for Agen against Benetton Treviso on Friday with Colombian lock Andrés Zafra named on the bench. Former Pumitas …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Americas presence in Europe An impressive 39 Americas players have been registered for the premier European club competitions kicking off this …

The European Challenge Cup begins on Friday. Teams from the English Premiership, the Guinness Pro 14, and the French Top 14 will all be involved. How each club approaches the competition will vary as some place greater value on their domestic league, while others will press for direct entry to …

An impressive 39 Americas players have been registered for the premier European club competitions kicking off this weekend – the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Clubs from the French Top 14, the English Premiership, and the Guinness Pro 14 battle it out for European supremacy across two tiers of competition …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Mexico U19’s Mexico’s Men’s U19’s were crowned Rugby Americas North U19’s champions for 2018. They defeated all comers, including the now …

Argentine prop Eduardo Bello has signed a new two-year deal for Pro 14 club Zebre. The former Argentina XV tighthead extends his stay in Italy after impressing in his debut season. The 22-year-old Bello joined Zebre this season from Argentina. The move marked the first professional opportunity for the Atlético del …