Americas Rugby News
September 1, 2019
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Head Coach Warren Gatland has named Wales’ 31-man World Cup roster. Recently ranked no1 in the world rankings the Western British side are title contenders for that tournament which starts in 20 days time in Japan. Gatland’s roster comes with et shock omissions of hooker Rob Evans, and center Scott …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
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Mexico set a new record in hammering the Cayman Islands. Las Serpientes’ scored over 100 points for the first time in their history. The 105-07 victory surpassed Mexico’s prior record win of 96-0 against the Turks & Caicos Islands in 2014. Franco Guerrero had a fabulous match as he converted …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
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Colombia trounced Paraguay today to win the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) title. Los Tucanes were 54-15 winners which was a record margin and saw the Colombians retaining their ARCh title and remaining undefeated in the tournament after two editions of the competition. Los Tucanes were on top throughout the contest. …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
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Mamuka Gorgodze is poised to make a shock return for Georgia at the World Cup. Rumors had circulated during the week that the Lelos had approached Toulon regarding the former captain’s availability for the tournament. Gorgodze has now confirmed to Georgian media sources that he will indeed be joining the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
325
During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week two the feature team is Canada. In day six of the series the feature is …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
796
Head Coach Steve Jackson has announced Samoa’s roster to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. All but one player are contracted to professional teams outside of Samoa with the majority not having been raised in the country. Called-up are players from rugby’s elite leagues including the English Premiership, Pro 14, …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
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Uruguay’s 31-man roster for Rugby World Cup 2019 has been named. All 31 of the players selected for Rugby World Cup 2019 were born and raised in Uruguay. Included are 15 players who play their rugby abroad. That is 11 more than was the case for RWC 2015 four years …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2019
958
It was far from perfect, but Canada pulled away in the final quarter to defeat the BC All-Star XV 45-13 at Westhills Stadium on Friday evening. Only four points separated the two sides at halftime but superior fitness and a dominant scrum saw Canada through in the end. The start …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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Uruguay’s last match before announcing their final team for the Rugby World Cup came off without a hitch. They overwhelmed the Brazil XV by a final score of 43-5 at the Estadio Charrúa on Friday evening. The Teros were well-drilled, their speed and fitness far superior to that of their …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
2,060
Mike Tolkin’s tenure as Head Coach of Rugby United New York is over. After just one season at the helm of the Major League Rugby side, the former Eagles coach has confirmed that he will not be returning in 2020. With his assistant Kees Lensing already moved to Seattle, RUNY …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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Austin Elite have gone from two Larsens to zero in the space of a couple months. With Josh Larsen already confirmed for the New England Free Jacks, older brother Travis Larsen will also join an expansion side – the dynamic loose forward is headed to Old Glory DC for the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
1,356
The San Diego Legion have added vastly experienced New Zealander Chris Eves to their front row ranks for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He arrives as a direct replacement for the departing Paddy Ryan, who will return to Japan to play for the Sanix Blues in the Top League …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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Canada will play their penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up match against a BC All-Star XV on Friday night in Langford. The All-Star side is comprised of BC Premier League standouts with a handful of import players included and a number of provincial and national age-grade representatives. The All-Star XV was …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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Los Jaguares XV are the 2019 Currie Cup First Division Champions. The Argentine side won the first division title by defeating the Griffons 27-13 this afternoon in South Africa. In becoming champions in South Africa the accomplishment marks the second time that an Argentine team has done so with the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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Limited options with Los Jaguares and Los Jaguares XV have resulted in Nicolás Cantarutti departing Argentina for Italy. The talented former Argentina XV player leaves for Europe at the age of 23. The fly half will be playing in Italy for Lazio, a team to no longer have the services …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
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The Toronto Arrows have confirmed another nine names for their second season of Major League Rugby. Six players return for 2020 with three new additions – Canada flyhalf Will Kelly, former New Zealand u20 halfback Tayler Adams, and former Australia u20 prop Richie Asiata. Kelly’s arrival was expected. The Brantford …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
636
Uruguay’s penultimate match before departing for RWC 2019 will take place this evening. Los Teros will take on South America’s next ranked team, Brazil. While the match will feature the senior sides of both teams, it will not be considered a full test – hence both teams will be given …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
722
During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week two the feature team is Canada. In day five of the series the feature is …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2019
317
Los Jaguares XV are ready for the Griffons who they face today in the Currie Cup First Division Final. At 1pm Argentine time the developmental side will look to win a title in South Africa. Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has made two changes to the starting forwards from the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2019
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In a busy week the Americas Rankings have been updated for a second time. This is due to round two of the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) having been completed and with round three, and other internationals, to follow this coming weekend. Colombia went 2-0 up in the ARCh on Wednesday. …
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