Dell Diamond hosted its last game of the Major League Rugby season as Austin Elite took on the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday. The Elite were still searching for their first win of the season while the defending champions had won three in a row. Austin had the Larsen brothers – …
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A home win for Los Teritos today over Chile sees Uruguay qualifying for the 2019 Junior World Trophy. Uruguay has played in the past six tournaments but this year’s edition will break new ground with it taking place in neighboring Brazil. From July 7-21 eight countries will compete at the …
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History was made in Brooklyn on Friday evening when Rugby United New York played their first ever Major League Rugby home game against the Toronto Arrows at MCU Park. The venue itself was unique, with a baseball diamond on the pitch and a roller coaster in the backdrop. Fans were …
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Spain will embark on a mid-year tour to South America in June. Los Leones will embark on a tour following the final of the Liga Heineken on May 26. Los Leones will travel on June 01 for Brazil. There they are to play against Os Tupis on either June 08 …
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The draws for all three brackets at the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens have been revealed. Nine teams from eight different Americas nations will be competing, three each in the Main Draw, Men’s Core Qualifiers, and Women’s Core Qualifiers. The three-day tournament begins on April 5. Argentina, Canada, and the USA …
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The Houston SaberCats played host to the New Orleans Gold on Saturday evening at Constellation Field. Houston entered the match on a four-game losing streak, while NOLA had only lost once in their five matches. It was an entertaining contest but one tainted by an unsavory incident late in the …
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Fiji are the masters of spontaneity, and are quite simply mandatory viewing in RWC tournaments. When they get it together they are highly competitive and capable of magical performances. For 2019 the probable roster will be packed with big-name players from leading professional leagues, providing the Flying Fijians with the means …
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What does the future hold for the Americas Rugby Championship? Talk of a World League could well end what has been a game-changer for the region since its rebirth four years ago. Uruguay has improved in leaps and bounds while Brazil are not far off challenging for World Cup qualification. …
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The Utah Warriors have moved to strengthen their front row with the addition of Uruguay hooker Germán Kessler. As reported by El Observador journalist Ignacio Chans, he is now awaiting visa clearance to join the team for the rest of the Major League Rugby season. Kessler, 24, is considered by …
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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 Martinique Test rugby continued this past weekend in the Caribbean. In what was their first test match in a long time …
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