The USA will have to wait a little longer to officially book their tickets to the 2020 Olympics. A strong showing by England at the Singapore Sevens kept the team mathematically in touch though realistically even catching 4th-place South Africa will be a challenge. It was the Blitzboks who came …
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The USA is one step closer to guaranteeing their spot in the 2020 Olympics after going unbeaten on Day One of the Singapore sevens. They advance to the Cup Quarter Finals along with Argentina as the two Americas sides look to press their title claims. A win in the Quarter …
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Fiji are one again the Kings of Hong Kong. For the fifth consecutive year they have conquered the flagship event on the HSBC Sevens Series after defeating Argentina, the USA, and France in succession on Day Three. The win moves them in to second place overall on the 2018-19 standings. …
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Both Argentina and the USA have advanced to the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong sevens, though neither have done so in decisive fashion. Los Pumas were beaten convincingly by France in their final pool match, while the USA somehow pushed through despite losing both of their games on …
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Both the USA and Argentina came through the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens on a winning note. Canada are the third Americas team entered in the HSBC Sevens Series event and they were on the short end of the result against the Pumas. The Men’s Eagles were in …
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Brazil will return as a core team on the 2019-20 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series after claiming victory at the Hong Kong Core Qualifiers. The Yaras won all six of their games against five different opponents to regain their spot on the circuit after a two-year absence. All three pool wins …
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Old Glory DC will play five exhibition matches in their Spring campaign, four to be played at home and one away. The Major League Rugby expansion side will begin its 2020 regular season preparations on Sunday, May 19 against All-Ireland League Division 1 side Shannon RFC. The recently-announced partnership with …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Old Glory DC A landmark partnership between Major League Rugby expansion side Old Glory DC and the Scottish Rugby Union has …
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A landmark partnership between Major League Rugby expansion side Old Glory DC and the Scottish Rugby Union has been confirmed. While full details have not been disclosed, the deal has seen the SRU purchase a minority stake – reportedly close to 30% – in the club with Chief Operating Officer …
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Andrea Burk may have quietly stepped away from representing Canada, but the 2014 World Cup Dream Team selection has at least one more international left in her. Burk is one of five North Americans named in the Barbarians squad to play the Women’s Eagles at Glendale on April 26. It …
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