Americas Rugby News
May 29, 2021
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The San Diego Legion powered past the Houston SaberCats. The Californian side were 39-11 winners at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista. The win boosts the Legion’s 2021 season. Houston are now in danger of falling to bottom of the table. The match was competitive early on. The …
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Americas Rugby News
May 29, 2021
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The final game of Week 11 is an Eastern Conference clash between Old Glory DC and Rugby United New York. It’s the second time they have met this season, the first a high-scoring affair in Jersey City won by New York. Leesburg provides the backdrop on Sunday as DC look …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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The Utah Warriors welcome the Austin Gilgronis to Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday evening for a match that could well determine who goes to the postseason. Though there are still seven games to be played for each, they are currently in a dead heat for second spot in the Western …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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It’s another titanic clash for the Giltinis on Saturday as they head across the country to face Eastern Conference leaders Rugby ATL at The Snake Pit. LA’s last trip to the opposite coast did not end well. Can the Ratlers repeat New York’s heroics? Since that memorable match in New …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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The San Diego Legion will have a shot at redemption on Saturday afternoon as they host the SaberCats in Chula Vista. Houston were 34-32 winners when the two sides clashed at AVEVA Stadium in April. It was the first win for the Cats over the Legion in four attempts. Both …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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The New England Free Jacks welcome the Toronto Arrows to Union Point Stadium for the first time on Saturday. With seven weeks remaining in the regular season the two sides are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and it’s getting close to do-or-die for a shot at the playoffs. …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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Argentina has confirmed a 32-man roster for the July Internationals. New captain Julián Montoya will lead Los Pumas in two test matches against Wales in Cardiff. A third fixture is to also be added, likely against Romania in Bucharest. The roster is fully professional; many notable names have missed out …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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Julián Montoya is the new captain of Argentina. The hooker replaces flanker Pablo Matera as the leader of Los Pumas. Montoya will thus lead Argentina in the upcoming July internationals. Argentina will play two test matches against Wales and possibly also face Romania in Bucharest. Both Montoya and Matera are …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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Three Canadian internationals have been named in the Saracens lineup for Sunday’s Premier 15s Final against Harlequins. Sophie de Goede, Emma Taylor, and Alysha Corrigan reprise their roles from the victorious Semi Final win over Loughborough. de Goede earned Player of the Match honors last weekend and will pack down …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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Seattle Seawolves flyhalf AJ Alatimu has been named in the Manu Samoa squad for the upcoming mid-year internationals. Samoa have scheduled four matches – two warm-ups against the New Zealand Māori on June 26 and July 3, followed by World Cup qualifiers against Tonga on July 10 and July 17. …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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World Rugby has confirmed a new match schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup 2021, which will now kick off in October 2022. The revised schedule sees all matches moving to Saturday or Sunday fixtures, guaranteeing a minimum of five days rest. Two teams from the Americas have qualified to …
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Americas Rugby News
May 28, 2021
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At long last we have a new Eagles squad to assess. It’s been a long 19 months since they last convened in Japan. As with any first selection of a ‘new’ World Cup cycle there are several new names – 13 to be exact. The difference this time is that …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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Chile’s roster for the upcoming RWC 2023 qualifiers has been confirmed. Los Cóndores will face Colombia in a must-win match on Saturday, July 03. The winner will advance to the South American finals. They will do so alongside the winner of Brazil vs Paraguay to play in a Tri Nations …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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Mont de Marsan have signed Lucas Mensa on a two year deal. The move sees the Argentine mid-fielder trading one Pro D2 club for another; Mensa joins Mont de Marsan from Valence Romans Drôme Rugby (VRDR). His departure follows that of fellow Argentine back Segundo Tuculet. He has left Valence …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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A seleção brasileira feminina de rugby tem uma nova identidade visual, idealizada por um movimento independente criado pelas próprias atletas. O símbolo vai para o novo uniforme oficial e resgata a origem do nome de batismo Yaras, escolhido também de maneira autônoma pelo grupo e que reflete o espírito guerreiro …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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Old Glory DC will be without Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz for the next three games. Their star ball carrier has been handed a three-game suspension after receiving a red card near the end of Saturday’s game against the Houston SaberCats. Referee Mike Lash sent Fa’anana-Schultz from the field for a dangerous tackle …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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Four players previously on the books for Rugby ATL have signed with the local rugby league outfit. The Atlanta Rhinos have snapped up Harry Higgins, Frederick Henry-Ajudua, Maciu Koroi, and John Scotti for their first season in a new professional competition, the North American Rugby League (NARL). Higgins, born and …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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The Seattle Seawolves have a new Head Coach – again. Allen Clarke will take over the job in a permanent capacity effective immediately. He had previously joined the team on loan from the Dallas Jackals but a financial agreement has now secured his release from the would-be expansion side. Clarke …
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Americas Rugby News
May 27, 2021
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Chile has been bust preparing for the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Los Cóndores will face Colombia in a must-win RWC qualifier on Saturday, July 03. The Chileans will have home advantage for the match in which the winner will travel to Montevideo to face Uruguay and the winner of …
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Americas Rugby News
May 26, 2021
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Argentine winger Santiago Cordero has been selected in the official Champions Cup Team of the Season. The Pumas flyer is one of two Bordeaux Bègles players to make the cut, with selections based on official Opta statistics. He is the only player from the Americas in the team. Despite playing …
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