Americas Rugby News
June 16, 2023
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The odds are not strong for Old Glory to host their first ever playoff game. DC will need a bonus point victory over Rugby ATL on Saturday combined with a New York loss to Utah with no bonus point, a scenario that seems unlikely given the run of form. Accomplishing …
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Americas Rugby News
June 16, 2023
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The final week of the 2023 regular season begins with a clash between Major League Rugby’s newest teams. When they met in march it was a slender victory for the Chicago Hounds, but the Dallas Jackals will be keen to flip the switch at home on Saturday. Chicago are coming …
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Americas Rugby News
June 16, 2023
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The Coast To Coast Cup returns for a second year in Halifax beginning on Saturday. Three regional teams from Canada will be competing with all games streaming live on The Rugby Network. The tournament serves as a stepping stone to representative honors and a shop window for pro scouts. Last …
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Americas Rugby News
June 16, 2023
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The 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens season opens at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Saturday. Four teams will be competing in the first of two Eastern Conference tournaments, the second to take place next month in Pittsburgh. The Western Conference will begin next weekend in Minneapolis. Numerous internationals adorn the women’s …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2023
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Kévin Rouet has selected 40 players to attend a training camp in Perth, Ontario, next week to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Four tests in Ottawa. Canada defeated the USA 50-17 in Spain on April 1, and will play against New Zealand on July 8 and Australia on July 14. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2023
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Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2023
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Argentina have had a blow to their Rugby World Cup preparations. Scrum-half Eliseo Morales is to undergo surgery which will rule him out of the Rugby Championship, RWC warm-up matches and the Rugby World Cup itself. Morales suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2023
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Toutai Kefu has named his 35-man Ikale Tahi squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Tonga will take on Fiji, Japan, and Samoa on the road before returning home to play two tests against Canada in August as part of their final World Cup preparations. Rugby Canada have yet to …
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Americas Rugby News
June 14, 2023
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San Diego Legion flyhalf Will Hooley has announced that he will retire at the end of the Major League Rugby season. He makes the call at the age of 29 having represented the Eagles on 18 occasions since debuting against Canada in February of 2018. Hooley is originally from Cambridge …
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Americas Rugby News
June 13, 2023
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Uruguay’s playing strip for Rugby World Cup 2023 is ready. Los Teros have two jerseys, one of which will introduce viewers to Uruguay playing in a new color. Uruguay’s primary jersey will be the traditional light sky blue. This is a continuation from past Rugby World Cups. What has changed …
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Americas Rugby News
June 12, 2023
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The Newcastle Falcons have signed Eduardo Bello from English Premiership rivals Saracens. Bello has signed a two-year contract with the team from Northern England. The move sees the Newcastle Falcons and Los Pumas nexus expanding further. The nexus of the Newcastle Falcons and Argentina is large. Bello is the fifth …
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Americas Rugby News
June 12, 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 Peñarol outlast Dogos to become Super Rugby Americas Champions Peñarol can add a star to their jerseys. The Uruguayan are the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 11, 2023
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The New England Free Jacks made it nine wins in a row with a 34-26 result over the Seattle Seawolves on Sunday. It was an impressive performance from the visitors who were resting several frontline players, though it ultimately has no bearing on the final standings of the regular season. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 11, 2023
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Colombia were 18-15 winners over Brazil on Sunday. Played at the Estádio Dutrinha in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso the away team rebounded from their narrow loss against the USA u23 to end the Americas Rugby Trophy on a high. The match was the third and final fixture of the Americas Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
June 11, 2023
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The Legion recovered from a poor start in Toronto to brush aside the Arrows by a final score of 50-17 on Sunday. San Diego remarkably trailed 17-7 at the intermission, but put in a try-scoring clinic in the second half to both clinch the Western Conference title and set a …
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Americas Rugby News
June 11, 2023
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Chile is in Rugby World Cup mode. Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has confirmed a list of 46 players to begin preparations for France 2023. The final roster will see 33 men named on Chile’s World Cup roster. Of note is that every player is home-grown. As expected, Lemoine’s roster is …
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Americas Rugby News
June 10, 2023
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The Chicago Hounds pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season as they defeated the Utah Warriors 26-24 at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. It knocked the home side out of the playoff race to the benefit of the Houston SaberCats, who will return to the postseason …
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Americas Rugby News
June 10, 2023
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It was a formality at this stage, but New York have now ticked all the boxes required for re-entry to the postseason. The defending champion Ironworkers outscored Rugby ATL five tries to three en route to a comfortable 39-24 victory at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. The first try took barely …
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Americas Rugby News
June 10, 2023
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The USA have qualified for the World Rugby u20 Trophy after sweeping Canada in their two-game qualifying series in Spartanburg. A final score of 39-14 in the second match on Saturday left the aggregate score of 82-35 in favor of the Americans. Cameron McAlpine opened the scoring for the home …
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Americas Rugby News
June 10, 2023
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The NOLA Gold did just enough to hang on for a 15-10 victory over the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Played in stifling heat, the conditions made for a largely stop-start affair with both teams struggling to build any continuity. Their frustration boiled over in off-the-ball scuffles …
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