Monthly Archives: January 2017

Segundo Tuculet Joins Argentina XV to face Canada

Utility back Segundo Tuculet has joined the Argentina XV roster to face Canada. The younger brother of leading fullback, Joaquín Tuculet, has been called-up to replace Franco Cuaranta. The Argentina X is departing today for Canada. The Argentine ‘A’ side will play away against Canada on Saturday in an opening …

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Americas will Collide in Sydney

The Americas will be sandwiched together in one pool as the draw for the Sydney 7s has been made. Canada will headline Pool D after their excellent 4th place finish in Wellington, with Argentina, the USA, and Russia completing the pool. Ranked 12th, Canada trail 9th-ranked Argentina by only four …

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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 Canada 7s An outstanding day one from Canada at the Wellington 7s saw them producing their best opening-day effort at an HSBC …

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Zaruba named to Wellington Dream Team

Canadian heavyweight Adam Zaruba has been selected to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Wellington 7s. The 120kg (265lbs) giant enjoyed his finest tournament to date, the 19th in his career since making his debut in October 2014. A superb individual performance against Scotland in the opening match put …

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Scottish Union and Head Coach Clash over Player Eligibility Laws

The Scottish Rugby Union and Head Coach have clashed over Player Eligibility Laws. With Scotland being one of the world’s predominant benefactors of the three-year residency rule the words of the national coach are all the more powerful. Head Coach Vern Cotter has backed the widespread calls to change the controversial …

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Brazil names squad for ARC opener

Brazil coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has named 26 players to prepare for the opening match of the Americas Rugby Championship against Chile, to take place at the Estádio do Pacaembu on February 3. Veteran no8 Nick Smith will captain the side that includes a number of returnees from the 2016 tournament …

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Bavaro to Skipper the Argentina XV

Lautaro Bavaro is to skipper the Argentina XV. The Hindú flanker will lead Argentina’s ‘A’ side in the upcoming Americas Rugby Championship. Having played in all five matches of the inaugural tournament in 2016 he is now to lead the side in their title defense. Aged 22, Bavaro is uncapped …

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