In a reoccurring push from rugby’s traditional elites, World Rugby is planning to push ahead with an inter-hemispheric competition every two years. What was once presented as the Nations Championship is back as a World League. Writing for the Telegraph, Gavin Mairs notes that the competition, to be held every …
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Tomás Lezana has traded Wales for France. The 29-year-old is transferring from United Rugby Championship (URC) side the Scarlets to Pro D2 side Montauban. The move is with immediate effect. It comes with Montauban in serious danger of relegation. The move is not entirely unexpected. It comes with Welsh regional …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Chile Take Monumental Leap to the Future Chile Rugby confirmed that more than $900 million Chilean Pesos will be invested in …
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Os Cobras completed their first win of Super Rugby Americas 2023. The Brazilian side overcame Selknam in São Paulo on Saturday. The players and modest crowd celebrated the 30-24 win. With it the American Raptors are now the only winless team and Os Cobras rise off the bottom of the …
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Peñarol remain the team to beat in Super Rugby Americas 2023. The Uruguayans played like kings against Yacare on Friday. They did so despite losing three leading forwards to injuries in the opening quarter. The 45-12 win also came despite Yacare having scored first with a superb try. With only …
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Os Cobras play host to Selknam on Saturday in São Paulo. The match is a pivotal fixture for both as the Brazilians are playing at home for the final time of the first half of the season. Selknam need a win to retain third place in the standings. For Os …
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The first-ever professional derby in South American rugby history took place on Thursday evening in Buenos Aires. Los Pampas were the home side against Córdoba side Los Dogos. The visitors from Córdoba conquered La Catedral in an impressive 29-11 victory. Los Dogos were the better team in the opening half. …
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Super Rugby Americas heats up in Montevideo on Friday. Peñarol play host to Yacare in a top four clash. Both sides are in red-hot form with impressive victories last weekend. The match marks the beginning of the third year of professional competition between teams from Uruguay and Paraguay. Peñarol are …
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The all-Argentine clash will open round five of Super Rugby Americas 2023. CASI will be the setting for Los Pampas‘ home match against Los Dogos. It is simply the battle of the cities with Buenos Aires hosting Córdoba. There is plenty to look forward to with Los Dogos in top …
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The USA Hawks closed out their three-match tour of South America with a 45-33 defeat against an Argentina Development XV. It was played at the Deportiva Francesa club in Buenos Aires, one day before the previously announced kickoff and just four days after Friday’s game against the Pampas. Argentina’s selection …
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