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The Winners and Losers of RWC 2019 Match Schedule

Thursday morning’s live match schedule announcement saw some smiling while others looked at their lists wondering what to think. This was based on RWC 2019 handing out a range of demands to the twenty participants. There were some clear winners and losers. Match Days In terms of overall match days …

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Pumas bring new names on November tour

Daniel Hourcade has opted for three uncapped players in his 32-man Argentina roster for the European tour. Hindu pair Sebastián Cancelliere and Bautista Ezcurra will travel along with San Luis loose forward Rodrigo Bruni. A scrumhalf or wing, Cancelliere and Bruni are rewarded for outstanding form with the Argentina XV …

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Roland Suniula heading to Italy

A second Suniula has signed a pro contract but it won’t be on US soil. Roland Suniula has penned a deal with Reggio of the Italian Eccellenza until the end of the season, heading off speculation that he would join brother Shalom at the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby. …

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Parisse Returns to Lead Italy

Sergio Parisse returns to lead Italy, it has been confirmed. The 34-year-old from Argentina is back as captain as part of a 34-man roster that will face Fiji, Argentina and South Africa next month. Head Coach Conor O’Shea welcomes back Parisse after the La Plata native was rested for the …

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Italy to Face Argentina in Florence in November

Italy are to face Argentina in Flornce in November, the FIR has confirmed. The fixture is to be the second of three matches in the month for both countries. Argentina face England while Italy host Fiji in their respective previous fixtures. Italy will play home matches in Catania (Sicily), Florence …

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Treviso Acquire Former Pumas Hooker

Tomás Baravalle is set to become the latest Argentine playing in Italy. The hooker from Rosario’s Jockey Club is leaving Argentina this weekend to join up with Guinness Pro 14 Championship side Benetton Treviso. Aged 26, Baravalle has one test cap to his name. His one appearance was against Uruguay …

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Team of the Week

The European club season is back in full swing but sadly the Americas influence wasn’t all that great last weekend. Thankfully the World Rugby u20 Trophy was there to help us out when we needed it most and several players put their hands up, most notably from the Teritos who …

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2017-18 Guinness Pro 14 Season Preview

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The Guinness Pro 12 is now more. Expansion has seen it become the Guinness pro 14 Championship. Two South African teams are now in the competition, joining two from Italy, four from Ireland, two from Scotland and four from Wales. The 2017-2018 Guinness Pro 14 season starts today, September 01. …

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