Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes one month shy of his 30th birthday and brings a close to a career that saw the Toronto native win 14 caps for Canada between 2016 and 2017. Moor has been an …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Saracens have confirmed the signing of USA international Will Hooley. As revealed in April, the 26-year-old flyhalf or fullback leaves Bedford Blues to play for the defending European champions. While specific terms have not been revealed, it is believed to be a two-year deal. Hooley represented his native England at …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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According to multiple reports from reputable outlets Marcos Kremer is set to join Stade Français from Los Jaguares. The Argentine flanker is deemed to have agreed to a contract which is set to be made official in the coming days. It will mean that Kremer continues to be coached by Gonzalo …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Juan Imhoff started and finished a memorable try against Wales in 2012. The score saw the left winger passing from scrum-half and then providing support to receive a pass and dance around Leigh Halfpenny for the try. Imhoff passed to Juan Manuel Leguizamón who stepped inside to take a tackle. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Kevin Sullivan is the latest member of the NOLA Gold to sign on for more in New Orleans. The 25-year-old loosehead prop has added two years to his existing contract that will see him through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows the extensions of Matt Harmon, Moni Tonga’uiha, …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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Brett Gosper is hopeful that the USA will bid to host RWC 2027 or 2031. The World Rugby and Rugby World Cup CEO said today that: “The 2027 or 2031 World Cup; hopefully they can do it for one of the two. It would be interesting and a great compliment …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2020
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What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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French club Stade Niçois have recruited two Argentine players for the 2020-2021 season. The team will compete in the new Pro D3, France’s new professional third division behind the first division (Top 14) and the second division (Pro D2). Prop Jerónimo Negrotto joins following his stint as a medical joker …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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It is now official: Guido Petti is no longer a Jaguar and will continue his career in France for Bordeaux. The 25-year-old was unveiled today by the French Top 14 club as one of six new recruits ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Petti’s contract is a two-year-deal with the option …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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Duncan van Schalkwyk has pledged his long-term future to Rugby ATL. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract extension that ties him to Atlanta through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, van Schalkwyk moved to North Carolina in 2008. Both he and …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2020
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemia, the UAR is to pump millions into Argentine clubs. The union will invest 100 million pesos into clubs throughout the country to ensure their survival. The UAR executives confirmed that the union will be aiding the country’s 664 rugby clubs nationwide. The decision was supported by …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2020
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Tendai Mtawarira has yet to clarify his future in Major League Rugby, but a recent announcement suggests his playing career may now be at an end. ‘The Beast’ has been appointed CEO of Umlindi Security, a new company under the umbrella of Fidelity Security Group. Super pumped up and excited …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2020
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USA Rugby has reached an agreement with the City of Glendale that will see Infinity Park become the ‘preferred host venue’ for both Men’s and Women’s Eagles tests. The national governing body offices will also be relocated from Lafayette to Glendale. With USAR currently under severe financial strain leading to …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2020
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The all-time Top 10 most capped Americas players come from three countries: Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. Unsurprisingly, Argentina contributes the most with eight of the ten places going to Pumas. Yet, the top spot is not occupied by an Argentine player. Instead, the all-time most capped Americas player is Uruguay’s …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2020
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Sam Malcolm will not be returning to the Toronto Arrows for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. On Sunday the team confirmed that the 24-year-old has signed to play for the Kamaishi Seawaves of Japan’s Top Challenge League. He joins former Arrows prop Morgan Mitchell in the Iwate Prefecture. After …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2020
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Jeff Hassler put in a storming performance against Canada in Leicester in 2015. The Canadian winger scored a brilliant solo try wherein he beat five defenders. His try gave Canada a 15-0 lead over Romania in the 43rd minute. Hassler took an inside pass from Gordon McRorie and form there put …
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Bryan Ray
June 20, 2020
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Phil Mack has left Seattle. One of the most popular figures in the Seawolves since the team’s creation in 2018, the 34-year-old departs with two Major League Rugby Championship rings and three seasons of experience coaching the professional side. The first two were unorthodox to say the least. Mack was …
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