Uruguay was the best performer from the Americas on Day 1 of the 2018 Viña Sevens. Played in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar, Los Teros went undefeated with victories over Colombia, the USA and France. In addition to Uruguay, the Americas are represented by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, …
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While the big names scrap it out in the European Cup competitions, the up-and-comers will get their say in the British & Irish Cup. As we get nearer the Americas Rugby Championship a few players have already been released but there are seven in action over the weekend. Friday evening’s …
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The Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 14 and Top 14 tournaments take a break this weekend. Instead of regular league activities Round 5 of the Champions Cup will be played in Europe. Argentina, Canada and the USA are all to have players involved. The first player from the Americas to feature …
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Round 5 of the European Challenge Cup takes place this weekend. Matches are to be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. England, France, Scotland and Wales are all to host games involving players from the world over. Of those in action some are from the Americas. Below is a preview …
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The Ontario Arrows have confirmed their staff for the 2018 season. As expected the new privately-funded elite rugby side has appointed Chris Silverthorn as Head Coach, with a strong supporting cast behind him including recently retired Canadian international Aaron Carpenter. The Arrows will play a six-game spring schedule against New …
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Jeff Hassler is set to make his first test appearance for Canada since the 2015 World Cup. The Ospreys winger is one of 35 players named by Kingsley Jones in a training squad that will depart for England on Friday to prepare for the upcoming Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying …
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Uruguay have named a full strength roster for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Qualifiers against Canada. The countries are too battle it out for the vacant Americas 2 spot at Rugby World Cup 2019. The winner, on aggregate, will join Australia, Fiji, Georgia, and Wales in Pool D. Canada, as …
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Jamie Cudmore has left his post as assistant coach with French club Oyonnax with immediate effect. At the same time the ongoing issues from the fall-out that ended his time at long-time club Clermont Auvergne has seen the former Canada lock visit a leading French neurologist for testing. The 39-year-old …
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Tickets are on sale for Brazil’s home matches in the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. The upcoming Six Nations of the Americas tournament is to be the third annual competition. Brazil will host three matches, one in São Paulo and two in São José dos Campos. Tickets for Brazil’s hoe matches …
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European rugby was back in mostly full force this past weekend and we were also given another treat – a Major League rugby match in Houston! Well, an exhibition anyway. We’ve also reached into the Italian Eccellenza again with a few standout Argentines helping out this week, and one Chilean …
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