Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2022
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The top two teams in the Western Conference will duke it out at the Sports Deck on Sunday when the San Diego Legion take on the Austin Gilgronis. With five teams competing for three playoff spots, the second half of the season is certain to deliver plenty of drama. After …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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Los Cafeteros Pro completed an upset win over the Olímpia Lions on Friday. The 16-12 result sees the Colombian side now well clear of Os Cobras and pressing the Olímpia Lions for 4th place in the SLAR 2022 standings. Having the lead throughout the match, Los Cafeteros Pro were deserved …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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Los Jaguares XV were given a scare by Os Cobras on Friday evening. Played in Ciudad del Este, the fifth round SLAR 2022 clash between the Argentine and Brazilian entrants was a dogged performance from the underdogs; Os Cobras held the lead at half-time. The final score of 35-11 is …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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Peñarol are the undisputed leaders of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby 2022. The Uruguayan side completed a strong win over Selknam on Friday in Ciudad del Este. The 31-3 victory saw an excellent second half display wherein Peñarol converted a 7-3 half-time lead into a win by a 28 …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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NOLA Gold will renew their southern rivalry with Rugby ATL at The Gold Mine on Saturday evening. It’s the fifth time the two sides have met in the regular season and to date it’s been a clean sweep for the Ratlers, including a 14-9 victory in February at the same …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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It’s another Texan derby for the SaberCats, and they’ll be hoping this one will go better than the last. Houston are the home side this week, with Dallas their guests at AVEVA Stadium. The Jackals remain winless but their hosts will no doubt recall the dramatic finish of their first …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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The New England Free Jacks emerged from the first half of the season with the best record in Major League Rugby. They’ll carry a franchise-record five-game winning streak into Saturday’s game as they host the Seattle Seawolves at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Good teams find ways to win when they don’t …
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Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2022
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The second half of the Major League Rugby season officially begins in Toronto. Old Glory DC will take on the Arrows at York Lions Stadium, the first of six games this weekend. They have met on three previous occasions with the Arrows winning each including a one-sided match at Leesburg …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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Rumors swept through the internet over the past week that the Austin Gilgronis are up for sale. The twitter post that reached the masses was from veteran rugby writer Pat Clifton, who also suggested that the team will be renamed and relocated. Rich new owner names 2 teams after himself, …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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In a historical day, a Paraguayan professional rugby team will play host to a Colombian professional rugby team for the first time. The Olímpia Lions will have home advantage in Ciudad del Este against Los Cafeteros Pro in a round five fixture of SLAR 2022. The match will be the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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In a big match for both teams, Os Cobras Brasil XV and Los Jaguares XV will clash on Friday in Ciudad del Este. With both teams under pressure to improve, their match-up is one that may kick-start the SLAR 2022 campaign for the winners. Os Cobras are looking at the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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Joint SLAR 2022 leaders, Selknam and Peñarol will square-off in Ciudad del Este on Friday. Their match-up is to be their first since the SLAR 2021 Semi Final wherein the Uruguayan side were 17-14 winners in Montevideo. Chile’s all-important home-and-away series against the USA is the center of attention for …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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History will be made on Friday. The Olímpia Lions will play host to Los Cafeteros Pro in a round five match in SLAR 2022. The fixture will mark the first time ever than a Paraguayan professional rugby team will have hosted a Colombian professional team. The Olímpia Lions are playing …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2022
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Los Pumas’ November tour to Europe has seen game two of three now officially confirmed. Argentina will open their tour against England in London and subsequently play against Wales in Cardiff and Scotland in Edinburgh. The three-match tour is to be Argentina’s final series of matches in Europe before Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
April 6, 2022
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The Worcester Warriors will be the new home of Pumas prop Santiago Medrano. The English Premiership side have recruited the Buenos Aires prop for the 2022-2023 season. The club noted that they were interested in Medrano with coach Steve Diamond saying that: “Santi is a dynamic, powerful and mobile prop …
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Americas Rugby News
April 6, 2022
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It’s now the mid-point of the Major League Rugby season which means it’s time to take a look at the USA’s depth chart heading towards July’s World Cup Qualifier series against Chile. With no official selections since their most recent activity in October, we’ll have to make adjustments based on …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2022
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The USA South Panthers will play matches in Colombia and Mexico in August. The Colombian Caribbean city of Barranquilla will play host to at least one match of the tour. Full tour details are forthcoming. Barranquilla will play host to the USA South Panthers shortly after the 2022 Major League …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2022
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We have now reached the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season and the playoff picture is taking shape. This past weekend saw first overall New England tested by NOLA, while Austin gave Houston a thorough beating. LA are back in the race, and the Arrows are reeling as their …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2022
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Uruguay have secured a two-match home series against Romania in July 2022. The mid-year series will the second of a two-part international program for Los Teros in mid 2022. First, the South Americans will tour Japan in June. Romania and Uruguay have played each other in ten rugby test matches. …
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Americas Rugby News
April 4, 2022
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USA Eagles trio Eric Fry, Andrew Durutalo, and Nick Civetta helped lead Oxford University to victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match at Twickenham on Saturday. Civetta was a try-scorer for the Dark Blues as they completed the 21-17 win to follow up their 2021 triumph at Welford Road. Cambridge …
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