Americas Rugby News
June 29, 2023
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Former Italy center Tommaso Boni has been called up to the USA Eagles squad for their August international series against Romania, Portugal, and Georgia. He previously played 11 tests for the Azzurri between 2016 and 2018. The 30-year-old from Zebre is eligible to switch allegiance through his grandfather who was …
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Americas Rugby News
June 29, 2023
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The San Diego Legion will have to finish the season without their captain. Blair Cowan has been handed a four-week suspension after being second off in the second half against the Seawolves in the final round of the regular season. He will play no part in the Western Conference Final …
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Americas Rugby News
June 29, 2023
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Los Pumitas were blown off the park of Danie Craven Stadium on Thursday. Georgia were 20-0 winners over Argentina in the second round of the World Rugby Junior World Championship. The result was the second loss Argentina has suffered at the hands of Georgia at u20 level. The previous defeat …
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Americas Rugby News
June 29, 2023
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Colombia enojyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe in San Salvador, El Salvador. Colombia won Gold in both the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens events at the 2023 Central American & Caribbean Games. Jhon Arley Urrutia was the hero for Los Tucanes. He scored a …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2023
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National pride and independence are at the heart of Argentina’s 2023 rugby jerseys. Unveiled on Wednesday, Los Pumas showed what they will be wearing throughout the year. In sticking to tradition, the UAR has retained the white and sky-blue hooped jersey as the main jersey. This has been the case …
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Americas Rugby News
June 27, 2023
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Lucio Cinti will remain in the English Premiership. The 23-year-old has signed for Saracens. He makes the move from one English Premiership club to another following the collapse of London Irish. Cinti makes the move from London Irish to Saracens with 12 test caps for Argentina. He made 31 appearances …
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Americas Rugby News
June 26, 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 Seattle Seal Conference Final spot The Seattle Seawolves have earned their spot in the Western Conference Final with a convincing 37-26 …
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Americas Rugby News
June 25, 2023
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Old Glory DC earned a hard-fought 37-33 win over the defending champion New York Ironworkers at Memorial Field on Sunday. The home side led 19-16 at halftime but an inspired second half performance led the visitors to victory in their first ever playoff match. It was a furious start to …
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Americas Rugby News
June 25, 2023
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Kate Zackary and Hope Rogers have been named in the official Premier 15s Team of the Season. The USA Eagles duo were rewarded for standout campaigns with Exeter Chiefs, who finished as runners-up this season after falling short against Gloucester-Hartpury in Saturday’s Final. Zackary has remarkably been selected at outside …
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Paul Tait
June 25, 2023
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The 2023 Rugby Championship will be the final major competition before Rugby World Cup 2023. It will involve four countries – Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. They are all elite; three of them are prior Rugby World Cup champions and the other has previously finished third. 2023 marks …
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Americas Rugby News
June 25, 2023
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Australia are primed for 2023. The Wallabies will begin their year on Saturday, July 08 on the road against South Africa. Seven days later Australia will play at home against Argentina in Sydney. The Rugby Championship will be stage one of Rugby World Cup year. The Wallabies start the year …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2023
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The Seattle Seawolves have earned their spot in the Western Conference Final with a convincing 37-26 victory over the Houston SaberCats on Saturday. A clinical performance from AJ Alatimu and the triumphant return of Riekert Hattingh led the way against a Houston side that will rue a number of mistakes …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2023
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The honor of challenging the New England Free Jacks for the Eastern Conference title next weekend will go to the winner of Sunday’s match at Memorial Field. Old Glory DC arrive in Mount Vernon to take on the New York Ironworkers in a fascinating clash between two sides who finished …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2023
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Argentina delivered an impressive opening performance in the Junior World Championship. Los Pumitas were convincing winners over Italy. The 43-15 victory saw the South Americans outscoring the European team by six tries to two. Playing with many Dogos and Pampas players from Super Rugby Americas, Los Pumitas were up for …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2023
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The Major League Rugby postseason gets underway in Seattle on Saturday, where the Seawolves host the Houston SaberCats in the Western Conference Playoff. It’s a rematch of last year’s conference final in Houston which was won decisively by the Seawolves to send them to a third Championship Final. On both …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2023
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Argentina’s roster for 2023 comes with surprises. The announcement of a 48-man roster confirms who is in the frame for Rugby World Cup 2023. The roster is hybrid; it contains players who will play for (a) Los Pumas and for (b) the Argentina XV. The roster is made-up of Argentina’s …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2023
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Canada have secured a tour this August. As part of the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches Canada will play two test matches in Tonga. The fixtures are to be Canada’s toughest assignment of 2023. Canada will play against Tonga in Nuku’alofa on August 10 and August 15. The matches …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2023
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The dream of a third Rugby World Cup is over for Franco Lamanna. The Uruguayan will sit out Rugby World Cup 2023. His name was notably missing from Los Teros’ extended training roster named this week. Lamanna’s rugby career has come to an early end under unfortunate circumstances. He tested …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2023
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Argentina will be without Marcos Kremer for the 2023 Rugby Championship. The star flanker has been suspended for five weeks. Kremer was red carded playing for Stade Français in Top 14 barrage against Racing 92. The LNR suspended the Puma for eight weeks but reduced it by three after the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 20, 2023
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Los Teros have confirmed a 46-man roster for 2023. The training squad contains all of the players under consideration to represent Uruguay at Rugby World Cup 2023. The roster has veterans of past Rugby World Cups as well as many looking to earn the right to play for their country …
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