The international rivalry between Brazil, and Uruguay continues on Saturday. The neighboring countries have competed in great contests in recent years but on Saturday their match-up will take-on a new look with Uruguay’s next of XV, the Uruguay XV facing Brazil’s official test side. Brazilian Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has …
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Sitting just one point behind San Diego but with one game to spare, the NOLA Gold are looking in good shape to make the Semi Finals but cannot rest on their laurels against a Houston SaberCats side desperate to end their traumatic season in a better place than where it …
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Manuel Leindekar will take another step towards a possible starting spot at the World Cup when he runs out for Oyonnax against Bayonne in the first Pro D2 Semi Final on Saturday. The giant Uruguayan lock has enjoyed a breakthrough season with USO, becoming first choice in the second half …
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The top two teams on the Major League Rugby table went toe-to-toe on Saturday in an exciting match that delivered everything fans were hoping for. Both the NOLA Gold and the visiting San Diego Legion look likely to qualify for the Semi Finals but there is still seeding to play …
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Uruguay’s final match before departing for RWC 2019 will be against Brazil. The South American rivals will go head-to-head on Saturday September 07 at a yet to be confirmed venue. September 07 is officially the cut-off date for all international competition prior to RWC 2019. The Japan-hosted tournament is to …
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World Rugby has appointed the referees for Romania, and Spain’s upcoming tours to South America. The five test matches in the continent are to all to be refereed by South American officials with Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to each feature. Brazil’s leading official, Henrique Platais, will take charge of Chile …
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One of the success stories of the expansion of RWCs from 16 to 20 teams has been Georgia. The former Soviet Republic debuted in RWC 2003 and, despite being winless, would give South Africa a freight. Three years later the Lelos would finish third in their pool. In their second …
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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 Argentina XV The top seeds for the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A started their campaign well in Medellín. Their 79-3 victory over Colombia …
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There is little doubt as to what try was the best from the opening round of the 2019 Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. That accolade goes to the score by Agustín Della Corte from 95 meters out vs Chile. Not only was it a sensational long-range score but it was also …
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The Toronto Arrows made it five wins in a row as they took a 28-21 bonus point victory over the Utah Warriors at Lamport Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Wind and rain made for poor handling the conditions with only brief moments of respite over the 80 minutes. Utah controlled the …
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