Tag Archives: June Internationals

In ten days time Los Pumas will play their first test match of the year. It is to begin the second of a four year process between Rugby World Cups. This year sees a reduction of test matches from 13 to 12. The first match will be on Saturday June …

Uncapped players have been named in Argentina’s roster for England and Georgia. Los Pumas are to play at home for three June Internationals, the first two of which are against England in San Juan and Santa Fé. The third will be against the Lelos in Jujuy. New Blood Head Coach …

Eddie Jones has been forced to make changes to his England roster to tour Argentina after injuries further deprived him of four players that were named in the original squad last month. Dropping out of the group are Northampton prop Paul Hill, Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ospreys flanker Sam Underhill, …

Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro is set to make his comeback vs Chile. The Tight Head prop has been out injured since October. His return is to be next Saturday in a Sudamérica Rugby Cup match in Santiago. Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has named a 26-man roster. It contains Tetaz Chaparro in addition …

Canadian fans have been given an early boost ahead of the June test series with the confirmation that Shane O’Leary has committed to representing Canada at senior international level. The Irish-born flyhalf was a standout performer for the 2013 national u20 side, qualifying by virtue of a New Brunswick-born mother, …

John Mitchell’s days as Head Coach of the US Eagles are officially numbered. The 53-year-old New Zealander was on Thursday unveiled as the new Director of Rugby for the Bulls, South Africa’s regional side based out of Pretoria. Mitchell will replace Nollis Marais in the leading role for the Super …

Connor Braid headlines the BC Bears squad to face a Canada XV in Langford on Saturday. Now released from his contract with Aviva Premiership club Worcester Warriors, the inside back looks set to play a leading role during the Canadian Rugby Championships in July and August but will first take …

Ireland’s June International series features one game vs the USA and two against Japan. All three matches are away from home. How will Ireland line up against the USA? Missing to Lions Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt is missing eleven players to the British & Irish Lions. Leading the list …

The final details are yet to be made public though Americas Rugby News can confirm Argentina’s 2017 Internationals. The South Americans will play three home matches in June, three way in November and six in the Rugby Championship. The twelve matches are to see Argentina playing against seven countries. The …

Warren Whiteley has been named as the new South African captain. The No 8 will lead his country against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand in this years Rugby Championship. Before then he will captain the Springboks in their home three-match June Internationals series against France. In being named captain, the …