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Quill Forced Out of Facing Samoa

Hours out from the USA facing Samoa flanker John Quill has been forced out of the match. The 28-year-old with 27 caps has made way for Hanco Germisuhys who has been elevated from the reserves. Germisuhys will earn his 9th cap today. Known as the ‘Terminator’, Germisuhys has 7 wins from …

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Seawolves add Eagles flyhalf Ben Cima

The defending Major League Rugby champion Seattle Seawolves have made their first new player signing for the 2019 season and it’s a good one. Already in possession of two of the league’s best goal kickers in Peter Smith and Brock Staller, the Seawolves have added another in US Eagles flyhalf …

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Match Preview – England vs USA

After running into a rampant New Zealand Black Ferns team in Chicago, the USA Women’s Eagles will take their show on the road beginning with Friday’s match against England in London. It’s hardly a moment of respite for the Eagles, going from World Champions to World Cup Finalists in the …

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Match Preview – USA vs Samoa

A must-see match in the November Internationals this weekend is the USA vs Samoa. In a unique setting the teams go head-to-head in San Sebastián, Spain. The USA Eagles are playing their second match, their first having been last weekend’s uncapped game against the Maori All Blacks in Chicago. Unlike …

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Team of the Week

Running a bit behind this week with all efforts going to towards our new podcast, but we’ve pieced together a decent side at last. There is a heavy South American slant with Canada going through their warm-up matches and the Eagles smashed by the Māori at home. 1 – Martín …

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Pro D2 – Week 11 Preview

Despite an overcrowded weekend of November Internationals there will be a regular round of the Pro D2. Week 11 of France’s second division will be see matches played on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The following preview documents the involvement of Americas’ players. The one and only Thursday fixture sees Carcassonne …

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ARN Podcast #1 – Mark Winokur, Evan Olmstead

We’ve had plenty of requests for a podcast, and finally found enough time to get it started. This week’s show is a good one, featuring: Mark Winokur, General Manager of the Toronto Arrows Evan Olmstead, Auckland and Canada Paul Tait, Americas Rugby News Since you asked, we need your help! …

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Utah signs Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves

Utah have found their replacement for Kurt Morath. The Warriors have signed Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old is the first Tupis international to sign a contract after several recently played for the Rugby Americas Selects against Glendale. Originally from New Zealand, Reeves …

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Major League Rugby doubles down with 2019 Schedule

Originally planned for a Monday release, social media has been abuzz with news that the 2019 Major League Rugby schedule will be officially released on Wednesday. Americas Rugby News has obtained a copy of that schedule. While the copy acquired does not list broadcast information, it does reveal kickoff times …

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Arrows confirm a dozen names for 2019 MLR season

The Toronto Arrows have locked in their first 12 players for the 2019 Major League Rugby season, just days after being officially confirmed as competition’s ninth franchise. Eight have played for the team in exhibition fixtures but there are four new names, including three who join from abroad. Front rowers …

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