Americas Rugby News
March 21, 2021
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A late try saw Selknam overcoming the Olímpia Lions. The Chilean Súper Liga Americana de Rugby franchise did not have it easy against the Paraguayan franchise. Selknam were 29-16 winners. The Olímpia Lions started the match as the better side. The battle of the forwards saw back-and-forth with the Olímpia …
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Americas Rugby News
March 21, 2021
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Peñarol secured a hard-fought victory today over Os Cobras Brasil XV. The win gives Peñarol a 2-0 start to the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The Brazilian side presently has a 0-1 record. Peñarol started strongly. Center Felipe Arcos Pérez crossed for an early try. His fifth minute score …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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The Utah Warriors got their season off to a winning start as they claimed a 30-28 win over the Austin Gilgronis at Bold Stadium on Saturday. It was an exceptional effort from the visitors, who did just enough to hold on to the win despite playing 30 minutes with only …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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The Houston SaberCats opened their MLR season with a win this evening. Houston defeated none other than the two-time Major League Rugby (MLR) champions the Seattle Seawolves. Houston were 30-24 winners in a tight contest. The early play was an indication of what was to come. Houston and Seattle battled-it-out …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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Rugby ATL reminded the Toronto Arrows that ‘The Snake Pit’ is still their home turf as they defeated last season’s East Conference leaders 21-14 at Lupo Family Field on Saturday. It was a match defined in large part by committed defense with neither side able to score any points at …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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The LA Giltinis impressed on their Major League Rugby debut. The West Coast side outclassed their visitors from the East Coast, the New England Free Jacks. LA were 42-27 winners at the Memorial Coliseum. The LA Giltinis had a dream start. Canadian winger DTH van der Merwe ran in two …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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The first game of Major League Rugby’s return on Saturday after a year’s hiatus was unique to say the least. It was played at James Regional Sports Park in south Las Vegas, complete with lopsided uprights and a gale force wind unimpeded by any surrounding structures. Inebriated chalk lines provided …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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Originally slated to open the season on Saturday, a COVID scare forced the match to be postponed but thankfully only by one day to Sunday. Old Glory DC will be wondering when the curse will wear off after having all three of their preseason games cancelled entirely. NOLA Gold fans …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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Selknam and the Olímpia Lions square-off on Sunday. They will do so in round two of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Selknam were 35-12 winners over Los Cafeteros Pro on Tuesday while the Olímpia Lions were beaten 40-11 by Peñarol. Selknam have named twelve starting Chileans and …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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Los Cafeteros Pro take-on Los Jaguares XV on Sunday. The match is a second round contest in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). It will be game two for the Colombian side and the first SLAR match of the year for the Argentines. Los Cafeteros Pro were beaten …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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Georgia and Romania were winners in today’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 qualifiers. They won their respective qualifiers against Russia and Spain. After three rounds Georgia and Romania are in first and second positions in the Rugby Europe Championship. Georiga are in top spot on 14 points. This is a …
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Americas Rugby News
March 20, 2021
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History will be made on Sunday. Brazil will become the latest country to officially have a professional rugby team take to the field in a professional rugby competition. Os Cobras Brasil XV will take-on Peñarol in Santiago, Chile. The match is a second round fixture in the 2021 Súper Liga …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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A record 11 North American internationals have been named to play in Saturday’s Premier 15s contest between league-leaders Saracens and visiting Exeter at Copthall Stadium. The Chiefs are in fifth spot but are the hottest team in the competition with seven straight victories dating back to December. Kate Zackary will …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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The Utah Warriors travel to Austin on Saturday for an intriguing West Conference match-up. Riding high on their one-game winning streak are the Gilgronis. It should be noted that their stirring Texas Cup win over Houston a year ago broke a 22-game winless run that dated back to June 1, …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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Two founding members of Major League Rugby will clash at the scenic AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. It’s been almost two years since their last meeting. Houston SaberCats fans will not recall the day with great pleasure as the Seattle Seawolves romped to a one-sided victory in the first ever …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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Rugby ATL plays host to the Toronto Arrows in more ways than one on Saturday. Border restrictions have seen the league’s only Canadian team pack their bags for Marietta, where they will camp out until the pandemic subsides or the season ends, whichever comes first. It’s a daunting task but …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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Saturday afternoon will feature two significant firsts for Major League Rugby. The expansion LA Giltinis will open their regular season account, with the game taking place at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Queueing up to spoil the party are the New England Free Jacks. The Giltinis are attracting attention …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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With the postponement of NOLA’s home game against Old Glory to Sunday, the opening match of the fourth season of Major League Rugby will feature the San Diego Legion and Rugby United New York playing in Las Vegas. The same two sides unexpectedly closed the pandemic-stricken 2020 campaign when the …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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Saving the best for last? The San Diego Legion are coming off an unbeaten campaign and were favorites to lift the MLR Shield had the season run its course. Unfortunately for their dedicated fans – known as ‘The Cohort’ – nature intervened. With so many changes, including a temporary relocation …
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Americas Rugby News
March 19, 2021
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It’s been a tumultuous off-season for the ‘Roosters’ who have seen a change at the ownership and most recently one at Head Coach as well. On the players side some stalwarts have left the team and there will even be a new home venue with MCU Park suddenly out of …
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