Americas Rugby News
August 11, 2023
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The Argentina XV roster has been altered for the third and fourth Rugby World Cup warm-up matches. With the Argentine roster confirmed for the World Cup the Argentina XV no longer has Pumas on it. As such a weakened roster will face Uruguay and Chile in the upcoming matches. The …
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Americas Rugby News
August 11, 2023
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Spain have confirmed a 24-man roster for the upcoming test match. Los Leones take on Argentina in Madrid in a warm-up match ahead of the World Cup. It will be Argentina’s final match before the World Cup itself. Argentina’s roster for the World Cup was named earlier on this week. …
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Americas Rugby News
August 11, 2023
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Colombia is ready for the upcoming South American 4 Nations. Los Tucanes will compete against Brazil, Paraguay and the Chile XV this month. A 28-man roster has been named to wear the colors of Colombia. The tournament will take place at the home of Paraguayan rugby, the Estadio Héroes de …
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Paul Tait
August 11, 2023
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World Rugby Eligibility Law changes are not popular in Uruguay. In an interview with Uruguay rugby expert, Ignacio Chans, Esteban Meneses slams World Rugby’s eligibility law changes which enable players to change countries. Players can now play for two countries at different Rugby World Cups. Chans asked Meneses what he …
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Americas Rugby News
August 11, 2023
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Pieter Labuschagne will not play against Chile at the World Cup. Japan’s opening World Cup match will be against Los Cóndores in Toulouse on September 10. Labuschagne is out of the match through suspension. The South African flanker was red carded playing for Japan last weekend. World Rugby handed Labuschagne …
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Americas Rugby News
August 10, 2023
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International competition between Chile and Namibia will officially begin on Saturday. The two Rugby World Cup 2023 competitors will meet in a first-ever test match between the countries. It is to officially be the third best South American country playing host to the second best African country. Chile played entirely …
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Americas Rugby News
August 10, 2023
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Nine months on from the Eagles’ tragic RWC qualifiers exit, the USA have the opportunity for revenge. The USA take on Portugal in Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match. It is the second of three warm-up matches for the Eagles. The USA were impressive winners first up against …
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Americas Rugby News
August 10, 2023
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Two members of Argentina’s World Cup roster are set to appear in a fourth Rugby World Cup. Veteran hooker Agustín Creevy and fly half Nicolás Sánchez both also appeared at Rugby World Cups 2011, 2015 and 2019. Creevy and Sánchez are to join six others on the list of Pumas …
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Americas Rugby News
August 10, 2023
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Tonga took a decisive 28-3 result over Canada in the first match of their two-test series in Nuku’alofa. The power of the Ikale Tahi in the contact area was too much for the visitors, who failed to score any points at all in the second half despite playing most of …
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Americas Rugby News
August 9, 2023
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The Miami Sharks have confirmed the signings of four players selected in the recent Expansion Draft. Head to Major League Rugby’s newest team are Canadian international Shane O’Leary, Dallas Jackals duo Eric Naposki and Alex Tucci, and uncapped Free Jacks No8 Tomás Casares. O’Leary departs the Arrows after just one …
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Paul Tait
August 9, 2023
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Teams, players and supporters are counting down the days until Rugby World Cup 2023. As it draws closer to beginning a continued complaint is that the draw is not balanced. Top ranked teams are not distributed evenly across the four pools. World Rugby made the draw early. They made an …
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Americas Rugby News
August 8, 2023
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The Dallas Jackals now have three players signed up for the 2024 Major League Rugby campaign. Following Sam Golla’s extension signed late in the regular season, the club has re-signed captain Jerónimo Gómez Vara and former Pumas scrumhalf Pedro Imhoff for a second season in Texas. Despite being the youngest …
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Americas Rugby News
August 8, 2023
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Canada’s Senior Men’s side will play their first test since November when they take on Tonga in Nuku’alofa on Thursday afternoon local time, late Wednesday night in North America. It’s the first of two tests at the home of the Ikale Tahi, who are preparing for the fast-approaching Rugby World …
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Americas Rugby News
August 7, 2023
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Santiago Medrano was left out of Argentina’s roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. He will nonetheless be playing in France. Top 14 club Lyon have signed the Argentine tight-head on a short-term deal during the Super Rugby off-season. With 31 test caps to his name Medrano, is one of Argentina’s …
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Americas Rugby News
August 7, 2023
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Argentina has announced a star-studded roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. With Michael Cheika in charge, Los Pumas will be captained by Julián Montoya. The hooker will play in his third Rugby World Cup and his first as captain. Montoya plays his rugby in England for the Leicester Tigers. He …
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Americas Rugby News
August 7, 2023
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Uruguay Take Bragging Rights Against Namibia to the World Cup Uruguay will take an upper hand to the World Cup against …
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Americas Rugby News
August 6, 2023
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Expansion from 20 teams to a 24-team Rugby World Cup is likely for 2031, writes Jon Newcombe. In an interview with World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin it has been revealed that expansion is planned for 2031 for the World Cup in the USA. Click here to see what a 24-team …
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Americas Rugby News
August 5, 2023
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The Argentina XV made it a second win in as many weeks against World Cup countries. Having beaten Namibia last weekend, the Argentina XV knocked-over Chile 40-13 in Antofagasta on Saturday. Chile held their own at times. Los Cóndores showed that they are training very hard to be at their …
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Americas Rugby News
August 5, 2023
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Uruguay will take an upperhand to the World Cup against Namibia. Los Teros were 26-18 winners over the African country on Saturday in Montevideo. The result gives Uruguay confidence ahead of the repeat fixture at the World Cup. Before then, Uruguay take-on the Argentina XV next weekend at home. Uruguay …
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Americas Rugby News
August 5, 2023
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The match had a different look; Argentina and South Africa both played in alternate uniforms. It was a different game to the 22-21 Springboks win in Johannesburg seven days earlier. It did not reach the same level of brutal. It notably is the final match before both countries have their …
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