Just a few days after calling up seven players to his US Eagles squad for the November international series, Gary Gold has summoned three more to join camp ahead of the opening match against the New Zealand Māori in Chicago. Recalled are prop Tony Purpura and lock Nate Brakeley, with …
Read More »Sexton left out of Ireland trip to Chicago
Jonathan Sexton will not be making the trip to Chicago for Ireland’s neutral-venue match against Italy next weekend. Joe Schmidt has opted to rest his star flyhalf and a number of other first choice players, sending only two of his Lions tourists to Soldier Field. Props Jack McGrath and Tadhg …
Read More »Uruguay Confirm Roster for November Internationals
Uruguay has confirmed a 26-man roster for the November Internationals. Uruguay are to play four matches in Europe, playing against two club sides in addition to two test matches. The URU have put together the tour with an eye to RWC 2019. Uruguay will play their first and second pool …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Canada Canada named a healthy roster for November’s RWC Repechage tournament. Including are returning overseas professional players Matt Tierney, Brett Beukeboom, …
Read More »Canada names squad for Repechage preparations
Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected 34 players to prepare for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Marseille. The squad will be reduced to 30 for the round-robin competition that will see Canada face Kenya, Germany, and Hong Kong in a bid for the final spot at the 2019 World …
Read More »Eagles add seven for November tests
The US Eagles have called up seven reinforcements to their squad for the upcoming November international series. All seven will available for the match against the New Zealand Māori in Chicago on November 3 as well as the three-match European tour. Olive Kilifi has dropped out of the original squad …
Read More »Samoa Unhappy About Facing Georgia, Spain and USA in November
Samoa are unhappy with their November Internationals fixtures. The Pacific Islanders play on November 10, 17, and 24 with Head Coach Steve Jackson making it clear that the tour is not what he desires. “We don’t want to be playing tier two teams, but that’s just the reality of the situation …
Read More »Bouza and Pumas Part Ways
Pablo Bouza and Los Pumas part ways as the final pieces of the Daniel Hourcade empire are disappearing. Having been the man responsible for Argentina’s lineout the former Pumas second-rower is now no longer a part of the Mario Ledesma coaching team. The week began with a major announcement – …
Read More »Senatore Starts for World XV
Leonardo Senatore will start for the World XV. The Argentine no 8 is one of two Pumas in the 23 named by Robbie Deans to face Japan in Osaka on Friday. Senatore will play at the back of the scrum while Santiago González Iglesias has been named on the bench. …
Read More »Ireland name extended squad for November tests
Joe Schmidt has named 42 players in his Ireland squad for the November international series. The Americas will be involved in three of their four tests, with the first match against Italy taking place in Chicago, the second test against Argentina, and the final match of their season against the …
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