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Toby L'Estrange became the latest American to make his professional debut as he came off the bench for London Welsh this weekend in their win over Ealing. That match had the potential to have five Americans in it but L'Estrange and U.S.-eligible Ronnie McLean were the only two to see time. In the upper division in England it was an eventful day for Chris Wyles. He scored a try but he also picked up a rare yellow card. He'll at least feel better that Saracens won. Taku Ngwenya scored for Biarritz but because his team lost to Bayonne he won't feel any joy. The loss means Biarritz are almost certainly relegated. They only have six games left and are 18 points from safety. Plus, 13th place Oyonnax have a game in hand.
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British Isles:
Premiership
Samu Manoa came off the bench and played 48 minute for Northampton as they beat Gloucester 39-13 on Saturday. Cam Dolan was not in the line-up for Northampton.
Chris Wyles started, played 80 minutes (minus a yellow card) and scored a try for Saracens as they beat Bath 23-10 on Friday. Neither Hayden Smith nor Titi Lamositele were in the line-up for the Saracens.
Blaine Scully started and played 80 minutes for Leicester as they beat Newcastle 41-18 on Sunday. Pasqualle Dunn was not in the line-up for Leicester.
Andrew Suniula was not in the line-up for London Wasps as they lost to Sale 21-17 on Saturday.
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Neither Folau Niua nor Carlin Isles were in the line-up for Glasgow as they lost to Leinster 28-25 on Saturday. Isles is still awaiting his visa.
Callum Black started and played 62 minutes for Ulster as they beat the Dragons 38-8 on Friday.
Hanno Dirksen started and played 65 minutes for the Ospreys as they lost to Edinburgh 31-25 on Friday. James Hilterbrand was an unused substitute for Edinburgh.
Hanno Dirksen started and played 65 minutes for the Ospreys as they lost to Edinburgh 31-25 on Friday. James Hilterbrand was an unused substitute for Edinburgh.
Dave Ryan came off the bench and played 24 minutes for Zebre as they beat Cardiff 15-10 on Saturday.
RFU Championship
Robbie Shaw started for London Scottish and received a yellow card as they lost to Leeds 27-18 on Sunday. Eric Fry was out with an injury.
Toby L'Estrange came off the bench and played 17 minutes for London Welsh as they beat Ealing 39-6 on Saturday. Neither Tai Tuisamoa nor John Quill were in the line-up for the Exiles. The same goes for Will Magie at Ealing but Ronnie Mclean started and played 80 minutes.
National League 1
Tom Bliss and Loughborough lost to Rosslyn Park 18-17 on Saturday.
Other
Jared Stewart is a member of the Newcastle academy.
All Ireland League
Pierce Dargan, Conor Kearns, Colton Cariaga, and Trinity (Dublin University) lost to Bohemians 19-12 on Saturday.
Ross Deacon, Gearoid McDonald and Landsdowne lost to Young Munster 24-21 on Saturday.
Liam Bourke and UCD beat Garryowen 26-20 on Saturday. Bourke is playing for the U-20s.
Liam Murphy started for Clontarf as they beat Dolphin 59-7 on Saturday.
Liam Murphy started for Clontarf as they beat Dolphin 59-7 on Saturday.
France:
Top 14
Taku Ngwenya started, played 80 minutes, and scored a try for Biarritz as they lost to Bayonne 11-8 on Sunday.
Scott LaValla was rested and not in the line-up for Stade Francais as they lost to Montpellier 19-10 on Friday.
Pro D2
Seta Tuilevuka was not in the line-up for Beziers as they lost to Pau 41-7 on Sunday.
Inaki Basauri was not in the line-up for Tarbes as they beat Agen 21-12 on Sunday.
Luke Hume was not in the line-up for Narbonne as they beat Dax 64-20 on Sunday.
Federale 1
Mate Moeakiola and L’Uson had the weekend off.
Roland Suniula and Vienne had the weekend off.
Italy:
Eccellenza
Nick Civetta started and played 80 minutes for Lazio as they lost to Petrarca 28-16 on Saturday.
Japan:
Top League
Todd Clever and the NTT Shining Arcs have finished their season.
Anthony Estrella and Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus have finished their season.
Australia:
Super Rugby
Marcel Brache was not in the line-up for Western Force as they lost to the Brumbies 27-14 on Saturday.
Shute Shield
Tyler Spitz and Eastwood are in their offseason.
South Africa:
Varsity Shield
Brian Guillen and the TUT Vikings play CUT Ixias on Monday.
Brian Guillen and the TUT Vikings play CUT Ixias on Monday.
New Zealand:
Canterbury RU
Chris Saint is training and playing with Sumner.
Chris Saint is training and playing with Sumner.
Canada:
BC Premier League
Nick Wallace and Graham Harriman started for James Bay as they beat UBCOB 33-19 on Saturday.
Nick Wallace and Graham Harriman started for James Bay as they beat UBCOB 33-19 on Saturday.