Americas Rugby News
March 4, 2023
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The USA Hawks were defeated by the Chile XV 41-26 at the Prince of Wales Country Club in La Reina on Saturday. It’s the first of three matches to be played by the Hawks in South America. The development side will face a Pampas selection on Friday in Buenos Aires. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 4, 2023
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Old Glory return to action on Sunday afternoon when they square off against the New York Ironworkers at Memorial Field. During DC’s week off, the defending champions picked up their first win of the campaign with a blowout result over the Toronto Arrows at their new Mount Vernon home. This …
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Americas Rugby News
March 4, 2023
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Two unbeaten sides will go head-to-head in a fascinating clash in Houston on Sunday. The Legion venture into the SaberCats den with high hopes, but the home side is equally confident of proving they deserve to be counted among the very top of the Western Conference contenders. It’s the eighth …
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Americas Rugby News
March 4, 2023
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Major League Rugby officially arrives in the Midwest on Sunday, when the Chicago Hounds celebrate their home opener against the Utah Warriors. The grass has been cut, lines painted, and scoreboard calibrated. SeatGeek Stadium is ready to open its doors to its newest tenant. The Hounds enjoyed a week off …
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Americas Rugby News
March 4, 2023
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Professional rugby teams from Brazil and Paraguay clash in Sunday’s Super Rugby Americas match. The round three match between Os Cobras and Yacare will be the first ever professional fixture between teams from the two countries in Brazil. Os Cobras have been competitive in the early rounds of Super Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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Uruguay earned another historic result on the World Sevens Series as they defeated Fiji for the first time on Day One in Vancouver. Argentina lead in Pool B, the USA are in the Quarter Final hunt, and Canada wrapped up their day with an impressive win over Australia. Los Teros …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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The USA are unbeaten through two rounds of the women’s draw at the Vancouver 7s. Canada, Brazil, and Colombia each failed to win a match but the latter impressed with a competitive showing against Fiji. Las Tucanes are an invitational side and were handed a harsh welcome to the tournament …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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Seattle cruised to their third straight win as they took a 35-10 result over Dallas at Choctaw Stadium on Friday night. An early red card to Martín Elías put the Jackals on the back foot early, and the Seawolves defense shut down all but one attacking threat by the visitors. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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The first professional rugby match in Buenos Aires since 2019 saw Los Pampas facing the American Raptors on Friday. In front of a packed crowd at La Catedral, Los Pampas rebounded from their loss against Selknam to battle past the fired-up Raptors and win 27-16 at the Club Atlético de …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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Rugby ATL and NOLA Gold renew their southern rivalry at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. In truth, however, the Gold haven’t had much of a say in the relationship. ATL have won all six of their meetings since joining Major League Rugby in 2020, including all three played last season. It’s …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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Marcos Kremer is to join Clermont from Top 14 rivals Stade Français. The Argentine powerhouse will make the move next season. He will make his debut for Clermont after the Rugby World Cup. Clermont is presently home to two Pumas – Tomás Lavanini and Bautista Delguy. The trio are all …
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Americas Rugby News
March 3, 2023
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Super Rugby Americas returns to Córdoba on Saturday. In the second match in the city this year, Los Dogos are at home against 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) champions Peñarol. The battle between the Argentine and Uruguayan sides put together two teams who were winners despite being below …
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Americas Rugby News
March 2, 2023
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Round 3 of the Major League Rugby campaign begins in Texas on Friday night. The Dallas Jackals return home to Choctaw Stadium and roll out the red carpet for the Seattle Seawolves. It’s the third meeting between the two, with both previous results going to the Seawolves – the second …
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Americas Rugby News
March 2, 2023
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A squad of 28 players has been named in the USA Hawks squad for their two-week South American tour. The development side will face Super Rugby Americas clubs Selknam and Pampas along with an Argentine equivalent before returning stateside to play four further matches. Once returned from South America, the …
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Americas Rugby News
March 2, 2023
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The wait is finally over; Buenos Aires will play host to Super Rugby Americas on Friday. The first Super Rugby Americas or Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) match in the Argentine capital sees Los Pampas at home against the American Raptors. Los Pampas were disappointing in round two. The …
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Americas Rugby News
March 1, 2023
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The cat is at last out of the bag. After repeated World Cup cycles wherein the early draw brings unbalanced pools, World Rugby have admitted the error. Writing for The Mirror, Alex Spink writes that World Rugby are to delay the draw for future Rugby World Cups. The draw for …
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Americas Rugby News
March 1, 2023
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Interim Women’s Eagles Head Coach Rich Ashfield has named a squad of 30 players for two upcoming tests in Madrid. The USA will play against Spain for the first time on March 25, followed by Canada on April 1 in what will double as the first match of the Pacific …
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Americas Rugby News
February 28, 2023
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The Chicago Hounds have now confirmed the long-awaited signing of Julián Domínguez. A try-scoring star first with NOLA and then Austin, the Argentina XV representative adds top class finishing ability to the expansion side’s backline. Domínguez could feature in Chicago’s historic home opener this weekend. Another who could make his …
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Americas Rugby News
February 28, 2023
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World Rugby have confirmed details on the format of this year’s Pacific Four tournament. The competition includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. This year will see it spaced out with the first round to be played separately. Before competing in the tournament, Canada and the USA will travel …
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Americas Rugby News
February 28, 2023
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The second week of the 2023 Major League Rugby season saw the Seawolves fending off a scrappy ATL side, and the Jackals putting up a serious fight against the Warriors. NOLA and Toronto had forgettable days while the Legion made a statement against the Free Jacks. 1 – Alex Maughan …
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