Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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Wilton Rebolo has made history in Australia. The 27-year-old has become the first Brazilian player to appear in Super Rugby after starting at tighthead prop for the Western Force in their home game against the Chiefs. Rebolo was a late addition to the lineup when Argentine international Santiago Medrano pulled …
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Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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The New York Ironworkers can take a decisive step towards the postseason if they can secure a bonus point win over the Dallas Jackals in Mount Vernon on Sunday. They entered the weekend with a 5-point lead over Rugby ATL, whose defeat against the Free Jacks on Friday night leaves …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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The New England Free Jacks made it eight wins in a row with a comfortable 35-14 victory over Rugby ATL at Silverbacks Park on Friday night. Both sides were short of their best with tactical kicking especially poor, but the visitors made the most of their scoring opportunities to leave …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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Argentina’s two professional rugby teams put on a thrilling match in Córdoba on Friday. The second Super Rugby Americas 2023 Semi Final was close. Ultimately, Los Dogos came through. The 27-16 win sees the Córdoba side setting up an Argentine-Uruguayan showdown. Peñarol were 30-17 winners over Yacare in the first …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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Peñarol downed Yacare to book a place in the Super Rugby Americas 2023 Final. Peñarol were 30-17 winners in a final that was not decided until very late. Peñarol will now have the opportunity of adding the SRA star to their jersey alongside the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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The Chicago Hounds will play their final home game of their inaugural campaign against the San Diego Legion on Saturday night. It won’t be the last Major League Rugby match at SeatGeek Stadium this season however, and few would bet against the visitors returning for the July 8th Championship Final. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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The Toronto Arrows open their final home stand of the season against the Houston SaberCats on Saturday night. While the visitors are in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, the home side are simply trying to shake off a winless streak that now stands at 10 games. After …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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It’s do or die for the Gold when they play their final home game of the season against Old Glory DC on Saturday. A loss would all but end NOLA’s hopes of a first ever postseason appearance, and if New York were also to win on Sunday it could bring …
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Americas Rugby News
June 2, 2023
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The USA Eagles have been booked for a friendly against Top 14 giants Toulouse on Sunday, September 17th. It will be played at America First Field in Salt Lake City, as part of a strategic alignment between the French club and the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby. The agreement …
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Americas Rugby News
June 1, 2023
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Rugby ATL will look to keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they host the New England Free Jacks at Silverbacks Park on Friday night. The visitors have already clinched their spot in the postseason so the pressure will be entirely on the home side to find a result against …
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Americas Rugby News
June 1, 2023
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The second Semi Final of Super Rugby Americas 2023 is a derby. Los Dogos play host to Los Pampas on Friday evening. The match’s 9:30pm kick-off combined with cool conditions will make for a genuine challenge. Factor in the occasion and the players will be inside a pressure-cooker. Los Dogos …
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Americas Rugby News
June 1, 2023
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The business end of Super Rugby Americas 2023 has arrived. Reigning South American champions Peñarol play host to Yacare in the first Semi Final. The Uruguayan vs Paraguayan team battle promises to provide plenty of action and thrilling rugby. Peñarol were the best team from the regular season. The Uruguayans’ …
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Americas Rugby News
June 1, 2023
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Uruguay’s World Cup preparations are well-advanced. The season before Rugby World Cup 2023 saw Uruguayans receiving a record amount of professional game time. Esteban Meneses’ roster will combine Super Rugby Americas players with players based in foreign leagues and on the Sevens Word Series circuit. Meneses will have more players …
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Americas Rugby News
May 31, 2023
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Bayonne will be home to two more Pumas next season. The Top 14 club has signed two forwards from Brive. Rodrigo Bruni and Lucas Paulos join Bayonne following Brive’s relegation to the Pro D2. Details of both players’ contracts will be made public shortly. Bruni has signed a two-year-deal with …
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Americas Rugby News
May 29, 2023
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Super Friday is coming. The Semi Finals of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will be this coming Friday. Matches will take place in Córdoba, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay. The participants are teams based in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. As the two best performers from the regular season Peñarol and Los Dogos …
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Americas Rugby News
May 29, 2023
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With the regular season of Super Rugby Americas 2023 now concluded it is time to name the best players. The season featured teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA. There were players from additional countries including Canada, Colombia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Teams from Argentina, Paraguay and …
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Americas Rugby News
May 29, 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 Free Jacks Clinch Eastern Conference Finals Spot The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final. …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2023
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San Diego took a dominant 36-13 win over the New York Ironworkers at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. It was the 10th consecutive victory for the Legion, equaling the Major League Rugby mark set by the New England Free Jacks just one year ago. The home side were straight on the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2023
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Os Cobras and the American Raptors did it again. Just like their Super Rugby Americas 2023 match in Denver, the teams put on a slobber-knocker in São Paulo. This time the prize was avoiding the wooden spoon. The Raptors came away with a 38-34 triumph in the largest South American …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2023
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Lucas Mensa will play in the Top 14. The Argentine center recently signed for Oyonnax from Mont de Marsan. The move was, at the time, from one Pro D2 team to another. This is no longer the case as Oyonnax won promotion to the Top 14. Oyonnax will replace Brive …
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