Americas Rugby News
April 29, 2023
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NOLA will look to take another step towards a spot in the postseason when they host the Toronto Arrows on Sunday afternoon. The Gold are currently two points behind New York for third in the Eastern Conference and with the Ironworkers on deck next weekend, it’s a must-win game to …
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Americas Rugby News
April 29, 2023
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Houston SaberCats hooker Axel Zapata has been handed a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on New York Ironworkers Jason Emery. The incident occurred shortly after the 76-minute mark of Sunday’s match at Mount Vernon. Emery was sent from the field for an HIA immediately afterwards. Here’s the hit on …
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Americas Rugby News
April 28, 2023
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Riekert Hattingh scored three tries to lead the Seawolves to a blowout 61-19 win over the Jackals at Starfire Stadium on Friday night. Seattle blitzed their guests with six tries in the first half and nine all told as Dallas struggled with discipline and accuracy throughout. An early scoring opportunity …
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Americas Rugby News
April 28, 2023
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Los Pampas can smell the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team started very well on Friday. They ate Os Cobras alive early on as the bonus point was wrapped up long before half-time. They slowed down thereafter as they went on to beat the Brazilian side 38-14. Fans in attendance …
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Americas Rugby News
April 28, 2023
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South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home advantage against the Georgians in Montevideo. Playing under the banner of the South American governing body, the Sudamérica XV converted a 14-5 half-time lead into a 28-24 victory. The win was secured seven minutes …
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Americas Rugby News
April 28, 2023
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A vital clash for both Selknam and Los Dogos sees the teams colliding in Santiago on Saturday. It is second playing away to fifth. The home side is looking to get back into the play-off’s zone while the visitors are closing-in on a home Semi Final. Priorities have seen Selknam’s …
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Americas Rugby News
April 28, 2023
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Joe Taufete’e is returning to Major League Rugby. The US Eagles front rower has signed on with the Houston SaberCats, one of four new additions confirmed by MLR clubs on Friday afternoon. Also announced by the league is a two-week suspension for Free Jacks lock Jesse Parete. Houston are the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 27, 2023
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Week 11 of the 2023 Major League Rugby season begins at Starfire Stadium on Friday night. It’s a Western Conference clash between the Seattle Seawolves and Dallas Jackals. The visitors will be looking for an improved showing on their 25-point loss when the two sides met in early March. After …
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Americas Rugby News
April 27, 2023
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Round 10 of Super Rugby Americas 2023 kick-off’s off at La Catedral in Buenos Aires on Friday. Los Pampas have home advantage against Os Cobras. Los Pampas are riding on top of a wave of strong form. The team has won their past three Super Rugby Americas matches and is …
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Americas Rugby News
April 27, 2023
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The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the return of Beaudein Waaka on a long-term deal through the end of the 2025 Major League Rugby season. Last season’s MLR Player of the Year makes the move back to Boston after a stint in Japan with the Kobelco Steelers. Waaka has …
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Americas Rugby News
April 27, 2023
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Spain will play host to a special competition in November. Los Leones will be the home team in a Four Nations series that will also involve Brazil, Canada and the USA. The end-of-year series will provide notable competition for all four. The four countries all missed out on places at …
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Americas Rugby News
April 26, 2023
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The Major League Rugby trade and signing deadline has now passed but players are still being announced by their respective teams. Suspensions have also been slapped on Houston’s Pote Human and New York’s Ollie Richardson after the two coaches resorted to fisticuffs to sort out a disagreement on Sunday. New …
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Americas Rugby News
April 26, 2023
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Major League Rugby has issued hefty suspensions to the two coaches involved in an on-field scrap at Mount Vernon on Sunday. Houston SaberCats Head Coach Pote Human and New York Ironworkers Head of High Performance Ollie Richardson will each miss the next six games of the season. The incident occurred …
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Americas Rugby News
April 25, 2023
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The Miami Sharks have looked to Argentina for both their first Head Coach and player signing. José Pellicena will take the top coaching job at the Major League Rugby expansion side in 2024, while current Pumas scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli will be confirmed as the team’s first signing on Wednesday. Pellicena, …
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Americas Rugby News
April 24, 2023
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The Sudamérica XV will take-on Georgia’s professional team Black Lion on Friday. The match marks the return of the continental side. The South American side will include players from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay. The roster is preparing for the Black Lion together in Montevideo. Friday’s match will kick-off at …
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Americas Rugby News
April 24, 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 San Diego outsprint Dallas in high-scoring shootout The San Diego Legion made it a club-high six wins in a row as …
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Americas Rugby News
April 23, 2023
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The Toronto Arrows showed improvement from their nightmare against New England, but it wasn’t enough as the Seawolves secured a 36-27 result at York Lions Stadium on Sunday. While the target of a bonus point victory was achieved, Seattle coach Allen Clarke will not have been satisfied with the performance …
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Americas Rugby News
April 23, 2023
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Yacare are marching towards the Super Rugby Americas 2023 play-off’s. The Paraguayan side were 34-30 bonus point winners over Os Cobras on Sunday evening. The win moves Yacare six points above Selknam to now have a firm hold on 4th position in the standings. Os Cobras opened the scoring in …
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Americas Rugby News
April 23, 2023
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Santiago Chocobares is not going anywhere. The explosive center from Argentina will remain at Toulouse under a new contract until 2025. Toulouse originally signed Chocobares from Argentina in 2021. He was a French Champion in his debut season; Toulouse won the 2021 Top 14 Final. Chocobares made his Super Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
April 23, 2023
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Lucas Sommer has joined Yacare for the remainder of Super Rugby Americas 2023. The second-rower will join from Argentina on Monday, specifically from SIC in Buenos Aires. The move marks the first professional rugby opportunity for Sommer. It comes with four future rounds remaining in the regular season. Yacare are …
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