The Pacific Nations Cup has flown by with the third and final round now just a day away. A neutral-venue clash between Tonga and Canada will open things up as the final round is based entirely in Fiji. The Friday-afternoon (Thursday evening North American time) match will take place at …
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Nathan Sylvia has signed an extension that will see him continue with the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season and beyond. The 25-year-old prop has become a key component of the San Diego front row since arriving early in the 2018 season. Previously seen as a …
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BC Rugby has confirmed a 12-game schedule for the newly revamped Pacific Pride. Rugby Canada announced in April that the centralized academy program would be revived after a 14-year absence, and recently appointed Jamie Cudmore as Head Coach. Though the team will have a full plate of fixtures, they will …
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The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. Confirmation of this was made by Chile Rugby President Cristian Rudloff in an interview with CDO. The incoming policy will change international rugby competition in the Americas notably, making every match all the more important. ARC Promotion …
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Just days after announcing the signature of Mike Dabulas, Old Glory DC have dipped into the collegiate talent pool a second time. Penn State teammate Jack McLean has put pen to paper with the expansion side for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the third new signing of …
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The Houston SaberCats have a new Director of Rugby. Paul Healy will take over the role as well as that of Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, replacing departed Justin Fitzpatrick. Paul Emerick acted as Interim Head Coach to close the season. He will remain on staff …
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Namibia will play two matches against the Southern Kings as part of their preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The first will take place at their normal home of Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on August 31, the second on September 7 at the coastal location of Walvis Bay High …
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After confirming a number of re-signings, the NOLA Gold have announced their first new name for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Dragons starter Carl Meyer has signed a three-year deal that will see him sticking with New Orleans through the 2022 MLR campaign. The 28-year-old joins from Welsh …
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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 USA With back-to-back victories over Samoa and other positive results under John Mitchell and Gary Gold, there is no question whatsoever …
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Japan have named a 26-man traveling roster for their final fixture of the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva on Saturday. The match against the USA will serve as a title decider for the competition, with both teams entering the match undefeated after the first two rounds. Loosehead prop Koki Yamamoto …
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