Americas Rugby News
January 6, 2023
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The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of second row Taylor Krumrei for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. After missing the entirety of the 2021 season with injury he spent the past year on the books for NOLA Gold, having previously won back-to-back titles with Seattle in 2018 and …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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USA Rugby have named Interim Head Coaches for the Women’s and Men’s Eagles. Richard Ashfield and Scott Lawrence step into the respective roles following the departures of Gary Gold and Rob Cain in recent weeks. Both will stay in place until full-time successors are chosen following a High Performance review …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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Old Glory DC have announced two preseason games against Eastern Conference rivals. The New York Ironworkers arrive on February 3, with the Toronto Arrows a week later on February 10. Both are Friday night fixtures at The St. James, Old Glory’s indoor training venue. New York won both regular season …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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Kristine Sommer has confirmed her retirement from rugby at the age of 32. She steps away after representing the USA in both 7s and XVs, most recently at the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand. Originally from Palmdale, California, Sommer gained national recognition with Seattle Rugby before making the move …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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The Yacare XV roster has been finalized for the upcoming 2023 Super Rugby Americas. The Paraguayan side features players from Paraguay and Argentina. 30 of the 44 players are either from Paraguay or eligible to play for Paraguay. There are a total of 21 Argentines on the roster, 7 of …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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Two big names are returning to Uruguay for Super Rugby Americas 2023. Ignacio Dotti and Gastón Mieres will boost the Peñarol roster for the upcoming season. They are back in Uruguay after extensive periods playing Major League Rugby (MLR) for the NOLA Gold and Toronto Arrows respectively. Ignacio Dotti played for …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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As Yaras seguem na elite do rugby sevens em 2023 e disputa em janeiro mais duas etapas do Circuito Mundial que acontecerão na Oceania. A cidade de Hamilton, na Nova Zelândia, receberá a 3ª etapa nos dias 21 e 22, ao passo que Sydney, na Austrália, será o palco para …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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Another young Argentine prospect is bound for Dallas. Former Pumitas lock Lucas Bur will play for the Jackals in the 2023 Major League Rugby season, following a host of his countrymen to Choctaw Stadium. He makes the move from the Italian Top 10 where he suited up for Rovigo this …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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The most capped Americas player of all-time is to join the American Raptors in Super Rugby Americas. Diego Magno is to make the move north from Uruguay to Colorado for the upcoming Super Rugby Americas campaign. Magno made history in 2022. He earned his 100th cap for Los Teros in …
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Americas Rugby News
January 5, 2023
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Three Chilean players have tested positive for banned substances and are now facing sanctions, according to the country’s National Doping Control Commission (CNCD). In question are leading sevens exponents Joaquín Huici and Vicente Tredinick, and national u20 lock Jaime Paredes. The most recent report was originally obtained by Chilean rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Morgan Mitchell is headed back to Major League Rugby, but not to the Toronto Arrows. The fan favorite is one of three props from New Zealand who have signed on the with the Houston SaberCats, along with Rob Cobb and Fatongia Paea. A tighthead specialist, Mitchell starred with the Arrows …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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The Dallas Jackals have confirmed a preseason match against the NOLA Gold. It’s a 2pm local kickoff at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday, February 4. Tickets go on sale this coming Saturday morning. When the two sides last met it was a competitive fixture in Arlington. The Gold survived a late …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Kara Pryor has committed to a third Major League Rugby campaign in New York. The loose forward will celebrate his 32nd birthday before the start of the regular season. Older brother Dan Pryor, also a back row forward, will play a third year with the San Diego Legion. Since arriving …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Four players have extended their stay with the Houston SaberCats by another year. The signatures of front rowers Axel Zapata and Pono Davis, second row Siaosi Mahoni, and versatile back Robbie Povey were confirmed by their representative agency on social media. Zapata was a late arrival in 2022, giving the …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Argentina’s newest professional rugby team has its own unique look. As reported by Lisandro Olearo for El Hincha, the 39-man Dogos roster contains 19 players from Córdoba, 11 from the Litoral, 5 from Mendoza, 2 from Salta, 1 from Santiago del Estero and 1 from Tucumán. In short, the team has …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Treinta y cinco oficiales de partido, de seis uniones miembro de Sudamérica Rugby integrarán el Panel que tendrá a cargo la gestión de los 45 partidos del Súper Rugby Américas. Catorce oficiales de partido – ocho referís y seis asistentes de referí – llegan con experiencia en la Superliga Americana …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been hit with a serious problem. First choice flanker Santiago Civetta is out with injury for the first half of 2023. Civetta is to undergo surgery on a torn Achilles heal tendon. The 24-year-old flanker made his test debut for Uruguay in 2019. He …
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Americas Rugby News
January 4, 2023
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Argentina have added a test match to their 2023 schedule. With it Los Pumas are confirmed to play five matches prior to Rugby World Cup 2023. The newest fixture to the list sees Argentina facing Spain away in a warm-up match before arriving in France for the World Cup. KiwiHouse will organize …
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Americas Rugby News
January 3, 2023
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Old Glory DC have signed versatile back Marcos Young for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old arrives from Buenos Aires club CUBA, having spent the past two seasons playing in Argentina’s elite URBA Top 13 club competition. Young grew up in Miami and played his club rugby for …
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Americas Rugby News
January 3, 2023
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Rob Cain has announced his departure as Head Coach of the Women’s Eagles. A decision on his future was to be made after USA Rugby completed a high performance review, but the 42-year-old says he won’t be returning to his post. Part of his statement on social media reads: “My …
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