Americas Rugby News
April 11, 2021
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Los Jaguares XV remain unbeaten in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Argentine side were 62-12 winners in their round six match this evening in Montevideo, Uruguay. The bonus point win move the team further above the second placed Peñarol. The win was by ten tries to two. …
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April 11, 2021
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Selknam delivered an impressive performance to claim a bonus point win over Los Cafeteros Pro. The 42-11 victory was by seven tries to one and all seven tries were converted by the Chilean team. The result moves Selknam to be two points behind the second placed Peñarol on the Súper …
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Americas Rugby News
April 11, 2021
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Rugby United New York are two-from-two in Marietta after securing a 27-17 win over Rugby ATL at The Snake Pit on Sunday. The visitors claimed tactical superiority with their kicking game more accurate than their hosts, who squandered a significant first half advantage in possession. Both sides had shots at …
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Americas Rugby News
April 11, 2021
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Peñarol returned to winning ways this afternoon. The Uruguayan team were 29-10 winners over the Olímpia Lions at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The match was Peñarol’s fifth win from six Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) matches this season. Peñarol won the match by two tries to one. The …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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Reports of Seattle’s demise may have been premature. The Seawolves earned their first win of the season with a passionate 20-15 road win over the Utah Warriors on Saturday evening. It’s a confidence builder for the former champions who were absent star players Brad Tucker and Ben Cima. Defense was …
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April 10, 2021
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Major League Rugby fans were treated to a thrilling contest in Houston on Saturday evening. The back and forth battle went straight to the wire with the hometown Houston SaberCats edging the San Diego Legion by a final score of 34-32. An early shot at three points eluded Sam Windsor …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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Os Cobras Brasil XV and Los Jaguares XV will meet for the first time on Sunday. Their clash is a round 6 match in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). They were unable to play their round one fixture; SLAR awarded Los Jaguares XV the win via WO. …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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The in-form Selknam take-on Los Cafeteros Pro on Sunday. The match is a round six encounter in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Selknam will be looking for a win to potentially move into second spot. Los Cafeteros Pro are chasing their first win of the campaign. The …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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Peñarol’s first home match of 2021 will be the match of the round. The Uruguayan side has performed well thus far in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Their opponents, the Olímpia Lions, are a team that has surpassed expectations and deserves to be in 4th position. Peñarol …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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A last-minute roll of the dice paid off for Austin as a Rodrick Waters try clinched an 18-15 win over NOLA at The Gold Mine on Saturday. It was the second game of a double-header preceded by LA’s win over Toronto, and in similar fashion both teams struggled to keep …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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The LA Giltinis returned to action on Saturday afternoon with a 43-16 win over the Toronto Arrows at the neutral venue of New Orleans. Greasy conditions at the The Gold Mine put an early stop to hopes of flowing rugby, and instead both teams kept much of the attacking play …
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Americas Rugby News
April 10, 2021
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The fifth and final match of Week 4 takes place on Sunday afternoon. Rugby United New York is the next team to take on Rugby ATL at ‘The Snake Pit’, where the Ratlers have proven unyielding hosts in the opening weeks of the season. New York will have had much …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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A West Conference clash between the Utah Warriors and the Seattle Seawolves will put a bow on a busy Saturday of Major League Rugby action. The scenic Zions Bank Stadium will serve as the venue for what has become a fierce rivalry between the two founding members. In their four …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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Two teams looking to climb out of the early-season doldrums will go head-to-head at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday. The hosting Houston SaberCats haven’t so much as scored a point since the opening round while their guests from San Diego suffered one of their worst ever defeats to Rugby ATL last …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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The second match and headliner of the double-header at The Gold Mine on Saturday afternoon sees the NOLA Gold playing host to the Austin Gilgronis. It’s a collision that has been nearly two years in the waiting after their scheduled mid-season meeting was cancelled in 2020. When last they met …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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The LA Giltinis will return from a week off to face arguably their toughest challenge to date on Saturday afternoon. Awaiting them in New Orleans in a neutral-venue clash is the Toronto Arrows as the two sides accept the curtain-raiser role in the first half of a double-header at The …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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Austin have confirmed the long-anticipated arrival of former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross. The 36-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Gilgronis that sees him joining in a player-coach role. He is expected to be available for the Week 5 fixture against Rugby ATL. Ross returned to New Zealand …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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Paddy Ryan will soon return to Major League Rugby. The Australian international, not to be confused for the AG’s prop of the same name, has re-signed with the San Diego Legion and will join up with the team following his commitments in Japan with the Sanix Blues. After joining the …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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Jardel Vettorato and Lucas Tranquez are out for Os Cobras Brasil XV. The Brazilian test tight head and fullback will miss the second half of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Both men have been regulars for Brazil in recent years. They both also played for Os …
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Americas Rugby News
April 9, 2021
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Canada finished as tournament runners-up today in Dubai. The North Americans fell to a 17-12 defeat against France in the tournament final. The USA joined Canada on the podium, finishing third with a 26-19 win over Brazil in the Bronze Final. It was a solid tournament for both Canada and …
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