Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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The New England Free Jacks held on for a 33-29 win over NOLA Gold at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. A furious second half comeback from the visitors made for tense moments, but the final result sees the home side securing the 1st overall position at the midpoint of the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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Selknam landed a final minute penalty to snatch victory from Los Cafeteros Pro in Ciudad del Este. The Colombian SLAR franchise put on an impressive performance; in fact, they were very close to winning the match. Minutes before fullback Francisco Urroz landed the penalty to put Selknam ahead 20-19 in the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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The midpoint of the Major League Rugby season will officially be reached at the conclusion of Sunday’s Texas Cup match between the Austin Gilgronis and the Houston SaberCats. Austin have won the last three meetings between the two sides and the overall series is now tied at three games apiece. …
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Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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Dallas have endured a challenging start to their Major League Rugby existence, and fate bestowed further hardship on the club last week. An off-field incident saw multiple players injured and prompted an SOS to other clubs to help replenish their roster. Now the re-jigged Jackals must square off against the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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Old Glory DC takes their first steps without Andrew Douglas at the helm when they face Rugby New York at JFK Stadium on Sunday. Newly-hired Interim Head Coach Nate Osborne will be in attendance but it’s been up to assistants Callum Gibbins and James Willocks to prepare the team this …
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Americas Rugby News
April 2, 2022
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Rugby ATL spoiled Toronto’s homecoming party with a 20-14 road win at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. The visitors proved too strong up front with the Arrows pack struggling to withstand the pressure at the scrum and maul, and the injury-depleted backline was unable to make an impact. It was …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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A dominant performance from San Diego saw them exit Zions Bank Stadium with a 40-25 win over the Utah Warriors on Friday night. Joe Pietersen contributed 20 points with the boot to lead the way as the Legion pushed into top spot in the Western Conference. It was evenly matched …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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In a top-of-the-table battle, Los Jaguares XV and Peñarol will collide in Ciudad del Este on Saturday. The Argentina vs Uruguay SLAR match-up is a rematch of the 2021 SLAR Final, a competitive fixture won by the Argentines. Yet, the Jaguares XV vs Peñarol match is different than logic would …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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Saturday will mark the first ever professional rugby match between teams from Paraguay and Brazil in Paraguay. The Olímpia Lions will play on home soil against Os Cobras in a fourth round fixture in the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Olímpia Lions enter the match as the red-hot …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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Two teams who made history in SLAR 2022 round three will face-off in round four on Saturday in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Los Cafeteros Pro defeated Os Cobras to claim their first ever professional rugby victory. Selknam downed Los Jaguares XV on home soil to hand the Argentine team its …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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Old Glory DC have announced the hiring of Nate Osborne as Interim Head Coach. The 41-year-old Australian was formerly in charge of NOLA Gold from 2018 to 2021. He steps in to replace Andrew Douglas, who left the team earlier this week after an 0-7 start to the campaign. In …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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The Free Jacks have an opportunity to secure the first overall ranking at the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season when they host the NOLA Gold at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. New England currently occupy the top spot but only two points separates them from Rugby ATL. It’s …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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The wait is finally over and the Toronto Arrows are back home. It’s been a remarkable 1,035 days since they host New York at Lamport Stadium on June 2, 2019. Two seasons and 29 consecutive Major League Rugby fixtures have elapsed since, and the Arrows welcome a new venue to …
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Americas Rugby News
April 1, 2022
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Argentina Head Coach Michael Cheika will take charge of Los Pumas for the first time in the 2022 July Internationals. His coaching staff will consist of former Pumas, including two former captains, Sergio Stuart reports. Cheika will have the support of Argentine captains’s from past Rugby World Cups and Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
March 31, 2022
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Major League Rugby reaches its midpoint at the conclusion of this weekend. Kicking off Round 9 is a Western Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and the San Diego Legion. Zions Bank Stadium provides the backdrop for the third time in what will be the seventh meeting of the two …
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Americas Rugby News
March 31, 2022
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Premier Rugby Sevens is expanding to three events this year. The professional competition announced on Thursday that it will hold tournaments in San Jose, Washington DC, and Austin in July. It builds on their pilot event held this past October in Memphis. Eight teams will compete at the events, four …
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Americas Rugby News
March 31, 2022
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Wian Conradie has returned to the New England Free Jacks. The Namibian loose forward leaves Gloucester after eight months with the Premiership Club, during which time he was limited to just two first team appearances due to both injury and intense competition for spots. Conradie, 27, was among Major League …
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Americas Rugby News
March 30, 2022
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Mike Friday has named his Men’s Eagles roster for the upcoming World Sevens Series events in Singapore and Vancouver. There are four changes to the squad, including the notable inclusions of Malacchi Esdale and Ben Broselle for the first time this season. Lucas Lacamp and Folau Niua are the other …
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Americas Rugby News
March 30, 2022
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Ben Foden will not be making a return to Major League Rugby. The former England international announced his retirement from professional rugby effective immediately. A statement posted on social media reads, in part: “So after lots of deliberation I’ve decided to finally hang up my playing boots from professional rugby. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 30, 2022
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The Major League Rugby season reaches its midpoint next week and USA coach Gary Gold will be whittling down his options for selection in the team to play against Chile. Victory is a must with the uncertainty of the Repechage best avoided at all cost. With limited preparation time available …
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