Paul Tait
July 25, 2025
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Paraguay play host to Uruguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying match on Saturday. The fixture is the first of two in a home-and-away series. The winner, on aggregate, will advance to the South American Final to face either Brazil or Chile in September. The winner of that series …
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Paul Tait
July 25, 2025
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Chile have home advantage against Brazil on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying match. It is game two of the home-and-away series. Chile enter the match with a +14 advantage after having won 35-21 against Brazil this past Saturday in São Paulo. The winner, on aggregate, will meet …
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Americas Rugby News
July 24, 2025
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The Western Force will be the new home of Puma Franco Molina. The Western Australian Super Rugby franchise have signed Molina on a two year contract. The 27-year-old played the 2024-2025 season for the Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership, making 17 appearances. LOS PUMAS – FRANCO MOLINA Franco …
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Americas Rugby News
July 24, 2025
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Alex Tessier will lead Canada in their pursuit of World Cup glory in England next month. The 31-year-old playmaker has been named skipper at what will be her third appearance at the flagship tournament. Former captain Sophie de Goede will continue to focus on her return from a long-term knee …
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Americas Rugby News
July 23, 2025
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Los Pumas have had notable changes since the Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Final in Paris against New Zealand. Of the 23 players involved that day, over half have retired, have been overtaken by other players or have been plagued by injuries. SEMI FINAL LINE-UP VS NEW ZEALAND …
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Americas Rugby News
July 23, 2025
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Springboks Head Coach Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa’s roster for the 2025 Rugby Championship. The 37-man roster is specifically for the opening two rounds of the competition. South Africa will have home advantage against Australia to open this year’s Rugby Championship tournament. The roster includes 24 players who have …
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Americas Rugby News
July 22, 2025
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Francisco Gómez Kodela has retired from rugby. With a Pumas career from 2008-2025, the Gómez Kodela officially retired as the oldest Puma, surpassing Agustín Creevy. The retirement call comes with the completion of the July Internationals. Gómez Kodela featured for Argentina against England and Uruguay in July. The home test …
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Americas Rugby News
July 21, 2025
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The USA Men’s Eagles will have a trip to the Caucasus Mountains in November. As part of the annual November Rugby Internationals, one of the USA’s test matches will be away against Georgia. The fixture will be a week two match in November; the date is set for November 15. …
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Americas Rugby News
July 19, 2025
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Argentina completed a 52-17 win over Uruguay on Saturday. It was by eight tries to two but was a scrappy victory over a dogged opponent. The scorers were 12-7 at half-time but it was very nearly 7-7; Argentina scored with the first half clock in the red to go ahead …
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Americas Rugby News
July 19, 2025
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Chile’s quest to qualify for back-to-back Rugby World Cups was boosted on Saturday. Los Cóndores defeated Brazil in São Paulo to now be well-placed in the two-match series. The 35-21 win gives Chile a +14 advantage ahead of the return match next Saturday in Santiago. The winner, on aggregate, will …
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Americas Rugby News
July 19, 2025
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Zimbabwe ended a 34 year wait on Saturday. The Sables completed an upset win over Namibia to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027. The Australia hosted tournament will be Zimbabwe’s third appearance in a Men’s Rugby World Cup and a first after a 34 year wait. MATCH REPORT The …
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Americas Rugby News
July 19, 2025
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Argentina’s u20’s side are officially the third best u20’s team in the world in 2025. Los Pumitas overcame France in the Bronze Final at the World Rugby u20 Championship in Italy. The 38-35 victory saw Argentina getting revenge on France after the Europeans comfortably overcame the South Americans in the …
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Americas Rugby News
July 19, 2025
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O sábado, dia 19, foi de celebração para as Yaras, a Seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV. O Brasil recebeu os Países Baixos (a Holanda) para uma série de dois test matches (jogos valendo pontos no Ranking Mundial), como preparação para a Copa do Mundo, que será disputada em agosto, na Inglaterra. …
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Americas Rugby News
July 18, 2025
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A penalty goal from Gonzalo López with time up on the clock denied Canada a major upset on Saturday. The kick gave Spain a 24-23 win at Clarke Stadium, securing Los Leones a sweep from their North American tour. Despite the loss it was a much improved showing from the …
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Americas Rugby News
July 18, 2025
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The Argentina XV ensured that Romania’s 2025 South American tour was winless. The Eastern Europeans’ three-match tour concluded in Buenos Aires on Friday. The expectations were not the brightest following record defeats against Chile in Santiago and Uruguay in Montevideo. The Argentina XV had firm control over the contest virtually …
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Americas Rugby News
July 18, 2025
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Santiago Cordero has announced his retirement from Los Pumas. Saturday’s test match in Salta, Argentina against Uruguay will be his last. Cordero hangs-up his boots 12 years after making his test debut for Los Pumas against England as a teenager. RETIREMENT CALL – SANTIAGO CORDERO “After many incredible years with …
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Americas Rugby News
July 18, 2025
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The second match of a sold-out double-header on Saturday will see the USA playing host to England at Audi Field in the nation’s capital. It’s been four years the two teams last met, on that occasion a respectable showing by the Eagles in London. A disappointing loss to Spain last …
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Americas Rugby News
July 18, 2025
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Uruguay and the USA will join Argentina in competing in the 2026 World Rugby u20 Championship. The competition will be expanded from 12 in 2025 to 16 in 2026. The four expansion teams will be Uruguay, the USA, Fiji and Japan. The 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship will take-place in …
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Paul Tait
July 18, 2025
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Brazil play host to Chile on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier. It is the first match of a home-and-away series. The winner, on aggregate, will advance to face either Paraguay or Uruguay in the South American Final to determine who qualifies for Australia 2027 as South America …
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Paul Tait
July 17, 2025
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Argentina and Uruguay clash on Saturday in the final match before both turn attention to important upcoming competition. Argentina will go from hosting Uruguay to two home game against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. For Los Teros the match is the last fixture before they open their Rugby World …
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