Americas Rugby News
June 4, 2023
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The New York Ironworkers have all but secured their spot in the playoffs as they defeated the Dallas Jackals in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. When the final whistle sounded the scoreboard read 43-14 in favor of the home side, with formal elimination of ATL now just a single point …
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Americas Rugby News
June 4, 2023
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Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …
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Americas Rugby News
June 4, 2023
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Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …
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Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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A match with major playoff implications in the Western Conference wraps up Week 16 of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. The Seattle Seawolves can clinch a home playoff game with a victory of any kind, while the Utah Warriors need a bonus point win to maintain their current third-place …
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Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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The Houston SaberCats moved into third spot in the Western Conference with a 48-26 win over Toronto at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. While the Arrows fought back to earn a bonus point, the match was effectively over as a contest after 40 minutes with 31 points already on the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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The San Diego Legion defeated the Chicago Hounds 36-14 at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday evening. In doing so they moved into sole possession of Major League Rugby’s consecutive win record, with 11 in a row surpassing New England’s mark of 10 set last season. It was the home side who …
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Americas Rugby News
June 3, 2023
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Old Glory DC are headed to the postseason for the first time in franchise history. A 28-15 bonus point victory over NOLA at The Gold Mine on Saturday sealed their spot, with the results of the final two weeks of the regular season to determine who gets home field advantage …
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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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