Americas Rugby News
December 13, 2020
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Argentina got revenge on Brazil today. Los Pumas did so to win the 2020 Sudamérica Sevens title in Valparaiso, Chile. The tournament win saw Argentina unbeaten today. It was a turnaround following a loss to Brazil yesterday. Argentina’s 26-14 win over Brazil saw Los Pumas winning the Cup Final. Chile …
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Americas Rugby News
December 13, 2020
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Much has changed since our last update a little over a month ago. As predicted the last three weeks of November and first two of December have been busy, with LA and Utah notably active on the signing front. We now have a good idea of what their first choice …
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Americas Rugby News
December 13, 2020
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A Schnuggle of Schnauzers clinched the Golden Eagles Showdown with another impressive display in the second leg of the intra-squad series at Chula Vista this weekend. The men in red defeated the Rampaging Ridgebacks 2 games to 1 to take a 5-2 overall victory. As a result the 8th and …
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Americas Rugby News
December 13, 2020
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Brazil recorded an upset win over Argentina on Saturday. The win was just the second time in which Brazil’s men’s team have defeated Los Pumas 7’s. Unlike the 2011 match, this time around the Argentine side was not fielding a development team. Brazil took its strongest roster to Chile for …
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Americas Rugby News
December 13, 2020
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Carrasco Polo are the 2020 Uruguay de Clubes champions. The club won by defeating 2019 champions Old Christians 25-18 in the final. The win will be celebrated not only by Carrasco Polo players and supporters. It will also be important in Colombia. Props Carlos Ángulo and Daniel Gutiérrez started the …
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Americas Rugby News
December 12, 2020
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Canadians played a key role on both sides of the ball in Saturday’s Premier 15s match between Loughborough and Exeter. It was the Lightning who ultimately took the spoils on their home ground with a hard-fought 14-7 win over the Chiefs. After a long stalemate to start the game, it …
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Americas Rugby News
December 12, 2020
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Brazil upset Argentina 19-10 on the opening day of the Sudamérica Sevens on Saturday. Daniel Sancery’s breakaway try sealed the surprise victory for the Tupis, who also recorded a win by a record margin over Uruguay. Day One started with a 12-12 draw between Brazil and hosts Chile. Los Cóndores …
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Americas Rugby News
December 12, 2020
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Ramiro Moyano scored today for Toulon. He did so in what was a comfortable 26-14 win over the Sale Sharks. The French Top 14 vs English Premiership fixture was a round one match in the 2020-2021 European Champions Cup. Moyano scored in combination with Sergio Parisse. The Tucumán winger received …
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Americas Rugby News
December 11, 2020
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Kevin O’Connor has signed a two-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold that will run through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old California native has been with the club since returning from a stint in Ireland part-way through the 2019 campaign. O’Connor featured in the first two games …
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Paul Tait
December 11, 2020
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The draw for RWC 2019 is just days away. The draw will take place on December 14 in Paris. World Rugby determined that 2020 rankings will not be considered. Instead, the official rankings from the start of 2020 have been implemented to seed the participants. The decision means that no …
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Americas Rugby News
December 11, 2020
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Santiago Cordero scored in this evening for Bordeaux. The Top 14 side were away winners over the Northampton Saints in a first round fixture of the Champions Cup. The Pumas winger scored the match-winner for the French club over the English club. The try saw Cordero turning luck into points. …
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Americas Rugby News
December 11, 2020
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France will play host to Argentina and New Zealand in November 2021. Les Bleus will host three matches as part of the November Internationals. Two of the opponents have been confirmed. A third is presently being finalized against a Tier 2 opponent. France is scheduled to play eleven test matches …
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Americas Rugby News
December 11, 2020
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Nine of North America’s best will collide on the other side of the Atlantic on Saturday when Loughborough Lightning host the Exeter Chiefs in Premier 15s action. The Lightning are coming off a difficult defeat to Wasps but remain favorites as Exeter return from a COVID-enforced week off. Loughborough have …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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LA will have Super Rugby standout Bill Meakes on their roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old midfielder makes the move to the Giltinis from the Melbourne Rebels. He most recently enjoyed a short-term stay with London Irish in the English Premiership. An age-grade international up to …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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The San Diego Legion have secured Sunwolves prop Hencus van Wyk for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He fills a gap left by the departure of Eagles tighthead Paul Mullen to the Utah Warriors. van Wyk, 28, is a product of the Blue Bulls in Pretoria, South Africa. He …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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Uruguay will send an inexperienced team to the Sudamérica Sevens in Valparaiso this weekend. Los Teros are eliminated from the Tokyo qualifiers and are now changing their focus to the next Olympic cycle. Only one player – speedster Koba Brazionis – returns from the team that reached the final of …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of winger Sitiveni Tameivena for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of the extended squad this past year, the 27-year-old has been promoted to a senior contract for next year. Sitiveni and twin brother Suliasi joined the Seawolves during the preseason …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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Brazil will send a dozen of their top test internationals to compete at this weekend’s Sudamérica Sevens. The Tupis will use the tournament to prepare for the upcoming Repechage qualifier that will determine the final spot at the Tokyo Olympics. Of the 12 players named, 10 were part of the …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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The Toronto Arrows have signed two more props for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Veteran loosehead Rob Brouwer returns for a third season and there is a new name in tighthead Marc-Antoine Ouellet, who arrives from the Pacific Pride national academy program. At 38 years old Brouwer is currently …
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Americas Rugby News
December 10, 2020
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The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of Peni Tagive for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from soon-to-be Texas Cup rivals Austin where he has played for the past two years. After appearing primarily on the wing for Austin during the 2019 campaign, Tagive switched to outside …
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