Americas Rugby News
March 26, 2022
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The LA Giltinis took another step towards playoff contention with a dominant 31-12 win over the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday. It was a strong turnout at Starfire Stadium but they couldn’t inspire a victory from their team, the visitors overpowering their hosts by five tries to two. It looked as …
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Americas Rugby News
March 26, 2022
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Old Glory’s search for a first win continues as the NOLA Gold took a 31-22 win at Segra Field on Saturday. DC salvaged a four-try bonus, their first competition point of the season, but it was little consolation as the visitors scored five tries in windy conditions to pick up …
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Americas Rugby News
March 26, 2022
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The New England Free Jacks made it four wins in a row as they defeated Rugby ATL 41-27 at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. It was the home side who looked in control early in the second half, but the visitors poured on the pressure to score 20 unanswered points in …
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Americas Rugby News
March 26, 2022
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After a long wait the Olímpia Lions make their home professional rugby debut appearance on Sunday. The Paraguayan SLAR franchise will be up against the SLAR 2021 runners-up, Peñarol. With Selknam having handed Los Jaguares XV their first defeat a Peñarol win in Paraguay will be sufficient to move the …
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Americas Rugby News
March 26, 2022
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The Toronto Arrows are at last winding down a road trip that has spanned two full seasons and over 1,000 days. New Jersey will be the final stop on the never-ending tour, with Rugby New York their guests at John F. Kennedy Stadium on Sunday for an important Eastern Conference …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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Some thought it would not happen. They were proven wrong this evening in Santiago del Chile. Selknam produced the biggest upset in the three years of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The Chilean SLAR franchise overcame the undefeated Los Jaguares XV 20-10. Selknam won by scoring more points and …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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It’s another pivotal Western Conference clash at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening. Utah’s playoff hopes were dealt a blow in the loss to Toronto last weekend, and if the Warriors can’t produce a result against the SaberCats at home it could be all she wrote in terms of the …
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Americas Rugby News
March 25, 2022
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Los Cafeteros Pro and Os Cobras Brasil XV are two teams looking to secure their first win of SLAR 2022. The Colombian franchise is 5th after two rounds on one competition point. The Brazilian side is yet to register a point. Los Cafeteros Pro will have a new leader. Argentine …
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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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