David Tameilau has been offered a reprieve by French Pro D2 club Narbonne. After his deal with Newcastle Falcons fell through for convoluted reasons, it appeared the US Eagles forward would have to return state-side but he will have his chance to taste European professional rugby after all. A shoulder …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 8
Americas fans will be fixated largely on Europe this weekend with the Southern Hemisphere competitions petering out and the Americas Pacific Challenge now behind us. Flying somewhat under the radar is the French Pro D2, which enters its 8th week and features at least 14 players from Argentina, Canada, and …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 7
While the Top 14 teams are all engaged in European competition this weekend, the Pro D2 continues its arduous season as it enters Week 7 of 30. Eight teams out of the 16 in action will feature Americas players this weekend, with Argentina, Canada, and Uruguay represented. Six games take …
Read More »Argentine Prop Back in France
Lucas Martínez is back playing rugby in France. The 27-year-old tight-head prop has joined Albi to play in the Pro D2. The move sees him returning to the country. Last season he played for Castres in the Top 14 before returning to Lomas Athletic in Buenos Aires during the off-season. …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a full slate of club action in the north and south, but finding Americas standouts this week was somewhat tricky. There were a few obvious picks and others just sliding in. Shall we chalk it up to an off-week? Hopefully more will get an opportunity this weekend and …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Uruguay Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are …
Read More »Team of the Week
A disappointing performance from Los Pumas against Australia meant only limited representation this week. Thankfully a number of players in Europe stepped up to the mark with one in New Zealand making a notable impression. Technical difficulties have slowed us this week but we’re nearly back to full power! 1 …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 5
A host of players from the Americas are to play in France’s second division this weekend. The fifth round of the league will be played from today, Thursday, through until Sunday. Week 5 of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Mont de Marsan playing host to …
Read More »French Club Sign Argentine Winger
The departure of Argentine players to Europe continues. The latest to leave is 25-year-old Facundo Panceyra Garrido who will play for Charente in the Pro D2. Charente are sitting pretty in fourth spot of the Pro D2 after four rounds. The club is playing in France’s second division for the …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 4
The fourth week of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Agen hosting Biarritz at the Stade Armandie. Canadian wing Taylor Paris starts for the home team while Argentine tighthead Leandro Assi continues to anchor the front row for les Biarrots. Two more Argentines run out for Colomiers against …
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