Americas Rugby News
July 30, 2025
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Major League Rugby is officially down two teams for the MLR 2026 season. Tumultuous back-to-back days have brought changes with one team not continuing beyond the 2025 season and two others merging to create a new franchise. ARN’s Bryan Ray reported: “Sad day for NOLA fans. Players were informed today …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2025
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Brazil has named a 32-women roster for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. As Yaras will make their debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It will be the first time that Brazil has competed at a Rugby World Cup. The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will take …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2025
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Since taking-over as Head Coach of Uruguay in 2024, Rodolfo Ambrosio has not shied away from blooding new players. This past weekend against Paraguay saw the latest Uruguayan debutant under Ambrosio with Alfonso Perillo Albarracin earning his first cap. URUGUAYAN DEBUTANTS 2024-2025 In taking to the field in …
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Americas Rugby News
July 26, 2025
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A hat-trick to flanker Santiago Civetta, helped guide Uruguay to victory against Paraguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier on Saturday. Los Teros were 38-0 winners over Paraguay in Asunción in what was the first of a two-match series. Game two will take-place in Montevideo in August. The winner …
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Americas Rugby News
July 26, 2025
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Chile secured a spot in the South American Final. Saturday’s 35-20 win over Brazil in Santiago wrapped up the two match series. Los Cóndores won game one 35-21 in São Paulo. When combined with game two, Chile won on aggregate by 70-41. Chile now await the winner of Paraguay vs …
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Americas Rugby News
July 26, 2025
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Namibia were comprehensive winners over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. The result of the Africa 2 vs Asia 2 play-off sees the Welwitschias advancing in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Namibia have booked a spot in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage. The African country joins Belgium to …
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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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