Monthly Archives: August 2015

Hanratty and Nova Scotia ready for Battle

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It’s not exactly the type of press that he wanted, but Nova Scotia provincial coach Jack Hanratty isn’t about to wave any white flags. The big news around town in the last 24 hours was that the ‘Battle of New Scotland,’ the match between Canada and Guinness Pro 12 champions …

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Blackwood signs pro deal with Toulouse

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Women’s Rugby Super Series standout Latoya Blackwood has signed a one-year deal with renowned French club Toulouse. The versatile forward excelled in the flanker position during the competition held in Alberta in July, scoring three tries including one against the New Zealand Black Ferns. She also played a key role …

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Japan name side for second Uruguay test

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Eddie Jones has made seven changes in all to the run-on side that defeated Uruguay 30-8 in the first match in Fukuoka. The second test takes place at Tokyo and will be the last home match for the Brave Blossoms, and the last opportunity for players to impress before the …

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Teams set for Barbarians vs Samoa

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The teams are set for Saturday’s historic clash between the Barbarians and Samoa. The game celebrates the 125th anniversary of the invitational club, the first ever meeting between the two, and the first rugby match ever to be played at the Olympic Stadium in London. World Cup winner Bakkies Botha …

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Hands On! with Joaquín Tuculet

Joaquín Tuculet is Argentina’s starting fullback and is one of 31 players named in his country’s World Cup roster. This week Americas Rugby News had the opportunity to talk with him about his involvement in Los Pumas, the team’s development and the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign. Following Argentina’s victory against …

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England Name World Cup Roster

The 31 men who will defend the host nation of Rugby World Cup 2015 have been named. Head Coach Stuart Lancaster named his squad with 17 forwards and 14 backs and has drawn upon 8 of England’s 12 Aviva Premiership clubs, one less than that of France in regards to …

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Namibia name World Cup squad

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Argentina’s final opponents in pool play, Namibia, have confirmed their 31-man player roster for the Rugby World Cup. Namibian Head Coach Phil Davies has made the decision to take 17 forwards and 14 backs with the electric Saracens back-rower Jacques Burger captaining the team for the second consecutive World Cup. …

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UAR confirms Campeonato Argentino Fixtures

The national governing body of Argentine Rugby, the Unión Argentina de Rugby (Argentine Rugby Union – UAR) has announced the match schedule for the 2015 National Provincial Championship. The format is to be the same as that from 2014 and it is to begin on October 24. Competing will be …

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