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Voting window closes on World Rugby election

The voting window for the World Rugby election to decide the Chairman position for the next four years has now closed. Incumbent Bill Beaumont of England is running against current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot of Argentina in a race that is certain to be the closest in the sport’s history. Electronic …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of covid-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week.   UP British and Irish Lions Tour of …

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Beaumont vs Pichot – The Fight for Rugby’s Future

On Sunday the electronic ballots will open with 51 votes to be cast by World Rugby Council members to decide on the position of Chairman. The incumbent is Bill Beaumont, his challenger current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot. Representatives have until Thursday to make their decision. On May 12 one of them …

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Plotting a British and Irish Lions Tour of the Americas

The campaigning process for World Rugby elections has seen candidate Agustín Pichot plotting a British and Irish Lions of the Americas. The British and Irish Lions are the combined test sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Every four years, in between RWCs, the British and Irish Lions embark on a …

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ARN Podcast Special Edition – Agustín Pichot

The ARN Podcast is back!… sort of. It’s not a full episode but it’s not every day you get the opportunity to interview the World Rugby Council Vice-Chairman. Agustín Pichot is now running against incumbent Bill Beaumont for the position of Chairman, an election fast approaching that many are calling …

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Hourcade Open to Portugal and Spain joining SLAR

Daniel Hourcade is open to Portugal and Spain joining the Súper Liga Americana e Rugby (SLAR). In an interview with ESPN Argentina, Sudamerica Rugby’s High Performance Manager noted that talks are underway with the Portuguese and Spanish rugby federations. SLAR is South America’s professional rugby competition. The inaugural SLAR season …

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