Americas Rugby News
November 23, 2020
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The LA Giltinis have confirmed the addition of brothers Harry and Sean McNulty for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Harry arrives from the Ireland Sevens squad with Sean making the move to California from the New England Free Jacks. Both recently appeared at the World Tens Series event in …
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Americas Rugby News
November 23, 2020
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Bautista Delguy has signed for Bordeaux. The 23-year-old will join the Top 14 club for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. The move marks Delguy’s first professional rugby experience outside of Argentina. He will not only join Bordeaux, he will also join Pumas teammates Santiago Cordero, and Guido Petti. All …
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Americas Rugby News
November 23, 2020
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Rugby World Cup 2021 Canada have been drawn alongside the USA in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2021. …
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Americas Rugby News
November 23, 2020
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Juan Imhoff is out of the remainder of the Tri Nations. The Argentine winger was injured in the first half against Australia on Saturday. The medical staff have confirmed that he suffered a torn hamstring in the match. Imhoff made his return to Los Pumas a a long wait. He …
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Americas Rugby News
November 22, 2020
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A first half try from Evan Olmstead inspired Biarritz to a 15-6 win over Charente on Friday evening. The Canadian lock muscled over from short range after a driving maul was stopped short, with the conversion from Gilles Bosch giving les Biarrots a 10-nil lead that would not be relinquished. …
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Americas Rugby News
November 22, 2020
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It was a long wait for his first senior cap for the Cheetahs, and now Ruben de Haas has his first try. The 22-year-old USA scrumhalf pounced on a loose ball in-goal to claim the memorable score late in the game against Griquas on Saturday during the final round of …
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Americas Rugby News
November 22, 2020
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The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of loosehead prop Mafi Seanoa for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26-year-old joins from Belmont Shore in the Pacific Rugby Premiership. He played opposite the San Diego Legion during the 2020 MLR preseason. At 6’1″ …
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Americas Rugby News
November 22, 2020
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The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The November 22, 2020 edition considers two …
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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AJ MacGinty shined for the Sale Sharks in their season opener. The Northern English side had home advantage against the Northampton Saints. MacGinty was the starting fly half. He started the season with 17 points. MacGinty kicked four conversions and a penalty. He also crossed for a try in addition …
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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The Utah Warriors have confirmed their initial roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Among the 32 players named are six newcomers, most notably Eagles World Cup selects Paul Mullen and Mike Te’o who make the move to Salt Lake City from the San Diego Legion. Mullen gives the …
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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Portugal outclassed Brazil today in Lisbon. The Europeans were 30-10 winners over the South Americans. The match was the first of a two match series between the countries. Both teams are using the series with an eye on preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. Portugal struck early. A superb run from winger …
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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Australia hosted Argentina earlier today. The teams competed to a 15-15 draw. It was just the second time in 33 matches that there has not been a winning team. The prior draw was a 19-19 result in Buenos Aires in 1987. Click here to access the match report.
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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Tomás Baravalle scored for Benetton Treviso on Monday. The Italian side were beaten in Wales by the Cardiff Blues. Baravalle’s try was the only try for the visitors. The Monday fixture was a round 6 match of the 2020-2021 Pro 14 season. Baravalle was one of a four Argentine players …
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Americas Rugby News
November 21, 2020
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There was no winner. Australia and Argentina competed to a 15-15 draw in Newcastle. The result means that all three teams in the Tri Nations have six competition points. Australia, and New Zealand has one match remaining. Argentina has two. The draw was, therefore, not a bad result at all …
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Americas Rugby News
November 20, 2020
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Gordon hooker Mahe Vailanu will follow Head Coach Darren Coleman from Sydney to the LA Giltinis. The 23-year-old was recently awarded the prestigious Ken Catchpole Medal as the Shute Shield’s Player of the Year following the club’s victorious 2020 season. Vailanu was born and raised in Tonga but …
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Americas Rugby News
November 20, 2020
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The San Diego Legion have re-signed Italy international Joshua Furno for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A rangy 6’7″ (2.01m) aerial specialist, he follows fellow second rows Ben Mitchell and Siaosi Mahoni in committing to the club for another season. Furno has been an automatic selection at lock since …
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Americas Rugby News
November 20, 2020
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The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the return of scrumhalf Ollie Engelhart for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Part of the inaugural exhibition campaign, the 24-year-old re-signed with the club in August 2019. He also fills several roles under the title of ‘Operations Associate’ in the team’s front …
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Americas Rugby News
November 20, 2020
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Portugal and Brazil will resume their rivalry on Saturday. The teams have played competitive rugby internationals in the recent past. More importantly, they are to compete in what is preparation for their respective preparation for RWC 2023 qualifiers. The COVID-19 interrupted what had been a promising start to 2020 for …
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Americas Rugby News
November 19, 2020
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Former Utah Warriors captain Tim O’Malley will return to Major League Rugby in 2021 but with a new team. The Dallas Jackals have captured the signature of the 26-year-old New Zealander who is set to start for the Tasman Mako in Saturday’s Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final against Bay of …
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Americas Rugby News
November 19, 2020
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Make it two Canadian wingers heading to Austin. Just two days after confirming Jeff Hassler‘s move from Seattle to the Texas capital, the Gilgronis have announced the signing of fellow Albertan export Cole Davis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Davis, 23, won five caps for Canada in 2018 …
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