Americas Rugby News
July 7, 2023
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A new Major League Rugby champion will be crowned on Saturday when the San Diego Legion takes on the New England Free Jacks in Chicago. Ticket sales have been strong despite the neutral location, with attendance expected to significantly exceed the previous Final mark of 7,389 set at LA in …
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Americas Rugby News
July 6, 2023
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For the first time since Rugby World Cup 2019, Argentina will play host to New Zealand. In the six matches since then Los Pumas have claimed two wins and New Zealand have kept the South Americans nil on two occasions. The Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza will be the setting …
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Americas Rugby News
July 5, 2023
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The Chile XV were 47-22 winners on Wednesday. The national next-of-XV won the first of three matches against the touring California Grizzlies. The match was played behind closed doors in Santiago. Played in four quarters oft went minutes each, the Chile XV were able to put together some quality rugby. …
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Americas Rugby News
July 5, 2023
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Colombia were winners at home on Wednesday. Played at the Estadio Cincuentenário in Medellín, Colombia defeated Brazil 24-23. The win came after Las Tucanes had held a 21-8 advantage at half-time. Second half yellow cards and a dubiously awarded late score to Brazil saw the game go down to the …
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Americas Rugby News
July 5, 2023
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Uncapped Pontypridd flanker Sion Parry has been called into the Canada squad for the upcoming tour of Fiji and Tonga. The 24-year-old from Cardiff has made over 50 appearances for the Welsh Premiership side. He qualifies for Canada through his Ontario-born mother. Parry is the only name on the 32-strong …
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Americas Rugby News
July 4, 2023
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Argentina blew a 16-7 half-time lead to fall to a 24-16 defeat against South Africa on Tuesday. The match was the final fixture for both teams in the pool phase of the 2-23 Junior World Championship. The result sees South Africa into the Semi Finals while Argentina will meet Japan …
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Americas Rugby News
July 4, 2023
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Argentina will face Italy in 2024. Los Pumas have a date locked-in to face the Azzurri as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. Italy will play three home matches with the first of which being against Argentina. The match will be special for Los Pumas; it will be the …
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Americas Rugby News
July 4, 2023
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Uruguay is primed for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Los Teritos join Scotland, USA and Zimbabwe in Pool A of the tournament. The South Americans open their campaign against the USA at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, July 15. The tournament will run from July 15- 30. …
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Americas Rugby News
July 3, 2023
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World Cup star Hope Rogers and strong-running midfielder Emily Henrich have been ruled out of the Eagles squad for the Pacific Four due to injury. Both were initially included in the final roster of 30 to compete against Australia and New Zealand in Ottawa. Rich Ashfield has called up Mona …
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Americas Rugby News
July 3, 2023
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Canada has reduced their roster to 30 players ahead of the Pacific Four matches to be played in Ottawa. Kevin Rouet’s squad will take on the World Cup-winning New Zealand Black Ferns on Saturday before facing Australia next Friday. Six uncapped players have made the cut down from the initial …
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Americas Rugby News
July 3, 2023
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With less than four weeks before taking to the field, Los Cóndores are busy preparing off the field. Chile face Uruguay on July 29. The match is the first of four Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures for Los Cóndores. Chile’s preparations are well underway. The large roster is working together. …
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Americas Rugby News
July 3, 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 Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games Colombia enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y …
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Americas Rugby News
July 2, 2023
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The San Diego Legion are heading to their second Championship Final after dominating the Seattle Seawolves 32-10 at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. A stifling defense left the visitors frustrated while the home side punished every mistake by their guests. Both teams threw themselves into the collisions with reckless abandon. Sama …
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Americas Rugby News
July 2, 2023
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Brasil e Colômbia estão preparadas para duelarem em busca da vaga sul-americana no WXV, a nova liga mundial de rugby XV feminino. As duas seleções duelarão em duas partidas, nos dias 5 e 9 de julho, em Medellín, na Colômbia, e quem vencer no agregado garantirá classificação no WXV3, que …
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Americas Rugby News
July 2, 2023
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The Rugby World Cup dream has ended for Ignacio Calles. The Argentine loose head prop suffered a ruptured achilles tendon which will require surgery. He will miss all of Argentina’s test matches in 2023. The blow comes six days before Los Pumas make their first appearance of the year. Argentina …
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Americas Rugby News
July 1, 2023
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The New England Free Jacks have punched their ticket to their first ever Championship Final with a dominant 25-7 win over Old Glory DC on Saturday. A strong crowd at Veteran Memorial Stadium watched their home side claim the Eastern Conference title in style with a shutout for over 70 …
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Americas Rugby News
July 1, 2023
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The Seawolves return to Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday but this time everything is on the line. Awaiting Seattle’s arrival is their most familiar foe – the San Diego Legion – who are dead set to claiming the Western Conference title after a record-setting regular season. It was just two weeks …
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Paul Tait
July 1, 2023
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Changes are set to hit International Rugby like a hurricane. Canada, USA, Uruguay and Chile are among those set to miss out in the new International Competition. The arrangement will see SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby beginning a new international competition that will begin in 2026. The new competition will …
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Americas Rugby News
June 30, 2023
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One more victory stands in the way of the New England Free Jacks to officially claim the title as best team in the East. Intent on playing the spoiler role is Old Glory DC, who defeated the defending champion Ironworkers in New York last weekend to earn a spot in …
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Americas Rugby News
June 30, 2023
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Argentina have trimmed their roster ahead of the Rugby Championship opener. Los Pumas take-on New Zealand in Mendoza on Saturday, July 08. The roster comes with the surprise of a new name. Uncapped Ignacio Inchauspe has been included. Inchauspe joins with neither Tomás Cubelli nor Gonzalo García is consideration for …
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