Mark Anscombe is no longer Head Coach of Canada’s Senior Men’s team. The news was confirmed today by Rugby Canada that the 60-year-old New Zealander would not be continuing in the role he has held since being appointed in March of last year. In the 15 months since Canada was …
Read More »Kefu: “I think we can compete with France and Argentina”
Tonga Head Coach Toutai Kefu is feeling upbeat about playing in the Pool of Death. The Pacific Islanders recent qualification for Japan 2019 saw them grouped with Argentina, England, France and the USA. Tonga were the fifth and final team to qualify but the dating task is being greeted with …
Read More »Eagles Seal November Internationals in Tbilisi and Frankfurt
The USA Eagles have sealed November Internationals in Tbilisi and Frankfurt. Confirmation made from USA Rugby officially lists the two cities as the venues for the Eagles’ away test matches in Europe this coming November. The Eagles are currently well settled. The USA powered home to win the second test …
Read More »Argentine Prop Leaves Super Rugby for Top 14
Argentine prop Ramiro Herrera is leaving Super Rugby to play in the Top 14. The news coming out of Midi Olympique this morning is shattering for Daniel Hourcade and Los Pumas. The French rugby publication notes that the Tight Head prop has agreed to terms to move to Stade Français …
Read More »Germany to Face Americas Teams in November 2017
Germany is to face Americas teams in November 2017. The Central Europeans are to have three home internationals, two of which will be against countries from the Americas. On November 11, 18 and 25 Germany will play host to South Korea, the USA and Brazil. The November Internationals series follows …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol 3, Iss 4): Time for Argentina to Play in Georgia
It is time for Argentina to play in Georgia. Los Pumas’ recent home match against the Lelos was the second occasion in which the teams have played a test match in Argentina. They have never played in Georgia, a fact which will hopefully not last for much longer. Argentina vs …
Read More »The Road to Americas 2 – Uruguay
As Uruguay watched the USA qualify in the Americas 1 position for the first time in World Cup history, Los Teros also realized another milestone. For the first time in their history they will enter the Americas 2 qualifiers as favorites. This is not just due to their superior World …
Read More »The Road to Americas 2 – Canada
After dropping the Americas 1 series to the US Eagles, Canada now head down the Americas 2 road in search of a seat on the plane to Tokyo in 2019. To achieve their goal they must now defeat Uruguay in home-and-away matches to be held on January 27 and February …
Read More »What Next for Uruguay?
Fresh off their Nations Cup success Los Teros have extended their winning streak to 9 matches. Wins included are from matches in the Americas Rugby Championship, South American Rugby Championship. What then is next for Uruguay? First up Uruguay is to have home advantage against the Argentina XV. The one-off …
Read More »Pumas Top 15 Tries of 2016
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 …
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