Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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The LA Giltinis arrive at a crossroads on Saturday. A win at Starfire Stadium will put them right back in the playoff mix in the Western Conference, but the Seattle Seawolves have designs on their own revival and know that their guests are vulnerable despite securing a hard-fought win over …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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Rugby ATL put their first overall ranking on the line on Saturday when they welcome the New England Free Jacks to Silverbacks Park. The two sides are separated by just two points in the Eastern Conference, and with Rugby New York also in the mix the result will have huge …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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Old Glory’s search for an elusive first win of the season continues on Saturday when they host NOLA Gold at Segra Field. It’s been a frustrating campaign to say the least for the men from DC, who dwell in the basement of the overall standings without a single point registered …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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Seattle have acquired former Eagles flyhalf Tai Enosa from San Diego in exchange for salary cap considerations. The 32-year-old was a regular for the Legion in 2019 but has been a part-timer since and did not appear to be in their plans this season. Enosa offers the Seawolves some versatility …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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It has been confirmed that Los Pumas will be based in Ville de La Baule at Rugby World Cup 2023. The leading competitor from the Americas will be based in the Southern Brittany beach resort town on France’s Atlantic Coast. Ville de La Baule is located between Nantes and Vannes. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 24, 2022
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Round three of SLAR 2022 is fresh. The three league matches are to be played across three different days. The opening match is to be the final game of the season in Chile. Selknam are up against the reigning and undefeated Jaguares XV. Test caps are spread across the Selknam …
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Americas Rugby News
March 24, 2022
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George Barton is now officially a member of Rugby ATL. The Canadian midfielder was tipped weeks ago to be joining the defending Eastern Conference champions, and has finally landed at The Snake Pit. A member of the Seattle Seawolves since 2018, the 24-year-old gives the Ratlers another powerful ball carrying …
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Americas Rugby News
March 23, 2022
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An independent review of Rugby Canada’s High Performance program has been completed and released publicly. Initiated in November of 2020 following disappointing showings at the Olympics and the failure of the Senior Men’s team to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023, the review is highly critical and blunt in its …
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Americas Rugby News
March 23, 2022
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Old Glory DC have bolstered their front row with the addition of Uruguayan international Facundo Gattas for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old played for Los Teros at the 2019 World Cup and has represented his country 37 times since debuting against Canada in 2016. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 22, 2022
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USA Rugby has is officially in the race to host not one, but two Rugby World Cups. Having already been confirmed as an exclusive dialogue partner with World Rugby for the men’s event in 2031, the USA RWC Bid Committee is now in discussion to host the women’s event in …
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Americas Rugby News
March 22, 2022
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There was a full slate of six games in the 7th week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Remarkably the away team was victorious in five of them, with LA the only winners at home. In general there seemed to be less standout individuals this week and more team …
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Americas Rugby News
March 22, 2022
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Clermont have recruited Juan Pablo Castro from Los Jaguares XV. The French Top 14 side has signed the Jaguares XV vice-captain as a medical joker for injured center Apisai Naqalevu. The Fijian is out for the season with a broken arm. Castro captained Los Jaguares XV in the opening round …
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Americas Rugby News
March 21, 2022
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP The Michael Cheika Radar The July 2022 Internationals will be a fresh page for Argentina. Los Pumas will be …
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Americas Rugby News
March 21, 2022
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Federico Martín Aramburú was paid tribute to on Sunday in Toulouse. The 22-time-capped Puma was murdered in Paris in the early hours of Saturday in a drive-by-shooting. The former Top 14 player was paid tribute to in a venue wherein he played as a professional. Toulouse vs Montpellier mourned and …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2022
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Rugby ATL cruised to a 27-13 win over Old Glory DC at Segra Field on Sunday. A late score made the margin of defeat slightly more palatable for the home side, but the visitors were never truly under pressure and needed little urgency to retain their spot at the top …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2022
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The New England Free Jacks came away from Texas with a 25-17 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Saturday. A strong first half was enough to secure the result, though a controversial moment late in the game left a sour taste in the mouths of AG fans. …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2022
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The Seattle Seawolves came, saw, and conquered Dallas at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. Seattle were 34-12 winners over the Jackals. The convincing performance places the Seattle Seawolves well for upcoming MLR matches. Seattle’s win was comfortable. Not only were more tries scored by the visitors but the home team’s disciplinary …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2022
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Rugby New York got the result they wanted in New Orleans, taking a 30-19 bonus-point win at The Gold Mine on Saturday. A dominant first half set the stage with a late NOLA surge softening the scoreline somewhat. New York enjoyed a heavy territorial advantage for the first hour of …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2022
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LA retained the Cali Cup with a 26-13 win over the San Diego Legion at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It was a committed performance from the defending champions, who made the most of their scoring opportunities to secure a four-try bonus and inch closer to getting back into the playoff …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2022
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Selknam bounced back from their opening round defeat against the Olímpia Lions to strike gold against Os Cobras. The Chilean side were 46-10 winners over the visitors from Brazil; a result that moves Selknam up to third position in SLAR 2022 and leaves Os Cobras as the basement side thus …
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