A second half try by Chris Wyles put Saracens into the Champions Cup Semi Final stage. The London-based club will take-on the Coventry-based Wasps in the first of two European Semi Finals on April 23. Saracens earned the right to compete in the Semi Final by defeating there Northampton Saints at …
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It is crunch time in Europe with the eight Quarter Finalists of the Champions Cup taking to the field in England and France. No side from the Guinness Pro 12 was able to secure a spot in the final eight, making this a vastly different scenario than in prior years. …
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A day after European Champions Toulon lost Paul O’Connell to retirement the club learned it will also be without another second-rower for a lengthily period. USA forward Samu Manoa is out for three months, complicating Toulon’s campaigns in both the Top 14 and European Champions Cup competitions. Manoa re-injured his knee …
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The last big weekend of European rugby pool play and the British & Irish Cup is now past us. It wasn’t the prettiest, as happens when you play rugby in January, but there are some bright spots as far as Americas players are concerned, so here’s our picks for this …
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Retired Puma Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe has signed a one year extension with Toulon. The 34 year old will remain at the Mediterranean club until June 2017 which will see him completing eight years wearing the colors of Toulon since his arrival in France from England. Fernández Lobbe arrived in …
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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 Glendale Raptors and Legends Cup The Glendale Raptors came out victorious over the Seattle Saracens on aggregate to win the Legends Cup. …
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This weekend will see a host of Americas Players involved in Champions Cup Week 6. It is to be the final round of the group stage and for some it is a must-win weekend. For others their fate has already been sealed. Taking to the field from the Americas will be …
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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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Argentine speedster was in fine form earlier today as the Buenos Aires winger Juan Imhoff scored a double as Racing 92 demolished Scarlets in Paris. The 27 year old was a vital cog in a comprehensive win and one which also featured Manuel Carizza and Martín Castrogiovanni. A total of …
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