Americas Rugby News
April 14, 2023
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Yacare play host to Peñarol in Asunción on Saturday. The battle sees 4th hosting 2nd in a match-up that is vital to both teams. Yacare are fighting to hold their spot in the play-off’s zone while Peñarol are looking to edge towards a home Semi Final. Peñarol were highly impressive …
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Americas Rugby News
April 14, 2023
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In a special intercontinental contest Selknam and Black Lion went head-to-head on Friday. The match was between a team from Chile and a team from Georgia. These are teams from Super Rugby Americas and the Rugby Europe Super Cup respectively. In what was an epic contest Black Lion finished 33-30 …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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After months of speculation it is official – Clermont will soon be home to two Argentine giants. Following the recent signing of Marcos Kremer from Stade Français the club has now retained Tomás Lavanini on a new contract. Lavanini has signed a new contract to remain for the 2023-2024 season …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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Following a bye round for Easter it is all systems go for Super Rugby Americas this weekend. Friday’s fixture sees Los Dogos at home against Os Cobras. It is 1st playing host to 6th in a battle with the in-form Cobras facing a team who rotated and was crushed by …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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Before three other Men’s Rugby World Cup tournaments take place there is confirmed interest in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. The first to state the intention to bid was England. Two more countries are officially now interested in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. England hosted matches at Rugby World Cups …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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The Seattle Seawolves is now home to Adriaan Carelse. The move sees the Rugby World Cup South African moving to Washington State from Dallas, Texas. He trades the Jackals for the Seawolves in what will be his third MLR team. Carelse joined the Dallas Jackals from Rugby ATL. As was …
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Americas Rugby News
April 13, 2023
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Bautista Ezcurra is out of action. The Argentine center will not play again this season. He has been ruled out of the final three rounds of the Pro D2 season. He will also miss out on possible play-off’s and promotion matches. Bautista Ezcurra is out with a broken wrist. He …
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Americas Rugby News
April 12, 2023
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La Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) será anfitriona en el Estadio Charrúa de Montevideo el sábado 17 y el domingo 18 de junio del Torneo Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos, París 2024. Las nueve uniones de Sudamérica Rugby con membresía plena de World Rugby han sido invitadas a participar …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 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 Argentina Narrowly Beaten in Final in Singapore Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2023
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The final four of Europe have been decided. This weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup played. Americas players were involved in winning efforts. CHAMPIONS CUP United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster went into their home Semi Final as firm favorites. They did not …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2023
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Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 by champions New Zealand in the Final. The final was a match that both teams had the opportunity to win. Ultimately, New Zealand’s defense meant Argentina did not come away with as many tries as may …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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San Diego are now the top team in Major League Rugby after putting a stop to Seattle’s perfect run on Saturday. At the end of a bruising 80 minutes in damp conditions the scoreboard read 23-20 in favor of the Legion, who leap over the Seawolves in the standings on …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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The Utah Warriors made it three wins in a row as they defeated the SaberCats 30-24 in Houston on Saturday. A late surge from the home side made things interesting, but it was the visitors who took control of the game just before halftime as the Cats came up short …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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Rugby ATL snapped their three-game losing streak with a 35-27 win over Old Glory DC at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. The home side’s larger physically superior forward pack dominated the set piece and wore down their opponents in cold and wet conditions. There was just over three minutes on the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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The New York Ironworkers did just enough to come away from Toronto with a 29-27 victory at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. While the result ultimately didn’t go their way, the Arrows showed great commitment to earn two bonus points in defeat and watched a new star emerge. It was …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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Black Lion romped to a big win over Los Dogos on Saturday Played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay the Georgian team were dominant throughout the opening half but the teams each scored 19 points after the interval. The Georgians won the contest 75-19. The two-time reigning champions of …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2023
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The New England Free Jacks bounced back from their tough loss to the Warriors with a 31-19 bonus-point victory over the Chicago Hounds at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. After a poor start for the visitors they made a game of it and took a lead early in the second …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2023
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The top two teams in Major League Rugby will lock horns at Starfire Stadium on Saturday. It’s the 12th edition of the Seattle Seawolves versus the San Diego Legion, a West Coast rivalry that dates back to the inaugural 2018 season and took place on three occasions last year. San …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2023
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Utah will look to make up ground on Houston in the Western Conference standings when the two sides clash at SaberCats Stadium on Saturday night. As it stands the home side holds a seven-point lead for the last playoff spot and though there are 10 games left to play for …
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