The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has been indefinitely suspended. It is the final blow for professional rugby in the Americas. It follows the suspension of both Major League Rugby and Super Rugby. SLAR confirmed the decision following the completion of today’s match between Selknam and Los Ceibos in …
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The first ever professional rugby match in Paraguay has been postponed. The Olímpia Lions vs Corinthians fixture has been set to take place behind closed doors, but now it has been cancelled altogether. It will now be rescheduled for a later date. The decision follows government protocol in response to …
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The historic match that Paraguayan and Brazilian rugby supporters have long dreamt of will be realized on Friday. The Olímpia Lions play host to Corinthians in the first-ever professional rugby match involving Paraguay and Brazil. Unfortunately for supporters, the match will be played behind closed doors due to coronavirus. The …
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Friday’s SLAR match between the Olímpia Lions and Corinthians is to be played behind close doors. The decision to take precautions comes following the confirmation of coronavirus in Paraguay. It has seen schools suspended for fifteen days. The decision means that the historic first ever professional rugby match in Paraguay …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Men’s Sevens One of the great weekends in Canadian rugby has passed with a new single-day attendance record for the …
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With a win over Brazil, Colombia have advanced in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifiers. Las Tucanes were 23-19 winners in Saturday’s match played in Medellín, Colombia. Las Tucanes dominated early, yet a comeback from Brazil saw the match go down to the wire. Colombia had been leading 20-7 before …
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Brazil’s first professional rugby team is Corinthians. The São Paulo-based side is playing under the name of one of the country’s top soccer clubs past and present. The association is common in Brazilian sport, although it is also something which fiercely divides supporters. Head Coach: Corinthians are coached by former Brazilian …
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Colombia play host to Brazil this coming Saturday. The match opens international competition for 2020 with the teams battling-it-out in a RWC 2011 Qualifier. RWC 2021 is to be played in New Zealand and is the next edition of what was formerly known as the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Las …
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The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) kicks-off tomorrow. The opening match between Peñarol and Selknam and it will be broadcast for those within the region. For those outside of the region seeking to watch the match you will be able to do so on the official youtube channel, SLAR …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Seattle Seawolves The two-time defending champions breathed a sigh of relief after earning their first win of the season over the …
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