Monthly Archives: June 2015

Experimental Uruguayan team to face Emerging Ireland

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Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made eleven changes to his team’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s round two fixture of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup. Uruguay will play a non-capped fixture against Emerging Ireland in the Georgian capital and, in doing so, will be fielding an experimental side. Following …

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Argentina XV change eleven to face Spain

The Argentina XV coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named a much changed side to face Spain in the second round of the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania. A total of eleven changes from the team that defeated Namibia have been named with only Lucas Maguire, Anibal Pannceyra Garrido, …

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Pumitas defeat Italy to set-up 9th Place battle with Japan

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Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …

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USA/Canada Final Perfect Mix of Drama

The match everyone had been waiting for all year. Even as the World Series season began last Fall, it was a safe bet that this match was going to happen. It was almost fitting. While both sides would have preferred to finish in the Top 4 on the World Series …

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Castres sign Argentine Prop

France’s 2013 champions Castres have confirmed the arrival of uncapped Argentine tighthead prop Lucas Martínez. The 26 year old joins the south-western French club as a medical joker to provide cover for the club during the Rugby World Cup. His contract will last from July 01 to November 01. Also …

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Uruguay return to World’s Top 20

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Despite losing against Georgia this past weekend Uruguay has risen in the official World Rankings to 20th ahead of Spain.  Georgia won the fixture 19-10 while Romania defeated Spain 35-9 with the extent of the margin causing the Spanish to fall behind Los Teros. Uruguay is ranked fourth in the Americas behind …

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NACRA Day 2: USA Men & Women onto Rio

After a weekend of playing in the hot North Carolina sun, the two hottest teams at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Sevens Championships claimed championships. The USA Men and Women both booked their places in the 2016 Rio Olympics with convincing efforts on Day 2 of the tournament. Both …

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Tbilisi Cup unaffected by flood

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The Georgian Rugby Union has confirmed that the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup tournament will continue as planned despite heavy flooding in a section of the city adjacent the Vere River. Avchala Stadium is located approximately 14 km north of the area and has not been affected in any way. Major …

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