Americas Rugby News
August 25, 2019
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Colombia cruised past Brazil in Medellín this afternoon. Las Tucanes produced a surprisingly comfortable victory against As yards, winning 28-7 in the first ever women’s rugby test match between the countries. The out of sorts Brazil were packed with regular names from the Sevens side and it showed. In the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 25, 2019
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Namibia coach Phil Davies has reduced his Rugby World Cup training squad to 38, ending a week-long training camp in Durban with an exhibition match against a Sharks XV on Saturday. The Namibians emerged in the winning end of a 43-0 score, a pleasing result for Davies against a team …
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Americas Rugby News
August 25, 2019
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History has been made in the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). In the opening fixture of the 2019 edition of the tournament Mexico defeated Paraguay 35-27 in a historic upset victory. Las Serpientes were deserved winners and put everything into completing the result. Today’s match was the second time Mexico and …
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Americas Rugby News
August 25, 2019
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Ignacio Dotti has signed a one-year extension with the NOLA Gold that will see him stay at the Major League Rugby side for the 2020 season. The Uruguayan lock’s commitment rules him out of the first year of the proposed South American professional competition, set to begin next year, but …
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Americas Rugby News
August 25, 2019
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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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In the final day of the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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The road to Japan saw Uruguay claiming a win today. Los Teros were up against a composite side, the Sudamérica XV. Taking to the field for the South American side were leading players from Brazil and Chile in addition to invitational players from Argentina and Colombia. The Sudamérica XV proved …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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Hugo Keenan’s try in the 80th minute gave Leinster a 38-35 win over Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. The home side had done well to recover from a poor opening half that saw them down 19-0 until the 40th minute, but it wasn’t enough against …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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Uruguay overcame the Sudamérica XV this afternoon in a RWC warm-up match. Los Teros were 24-20 winners in a highly competitive encounter in which they had their ups and downs before ultimately playing the better rugby late in the match. Not only did Uruguay end the match well but Los …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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Los Jaguares XV downed Valke this morning to secure a place in the Currie Cup First Division Final. The Argentine side were 37-27 winners to continue their unbeaten campaign and see them matching Los Jaguares in Super Rugby by reaching the Final. The fixture marked the second time this season …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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Brazil will face the Barbarians in a home international in November. Confirmed for Thursday November 20 the fixture will be played in São Paulo at the 67,000 capacity Estádio do Morumbi. The same venue played host to international rugby in November 2018. On that occasion Brazil took-on the Maori All …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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Newly-promoted Ampthill have signed a pair of Argentines for their first ever campaign in the RFU Championship. Flyhalf Serafin Bordoli and No8 Facundo Domínguez, both Pumitas caps at u20 level, will get their first tastes of professional rugby in England. Bordoli, 24, has spent the past three seasons in Italy. …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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After a string of forward announcements, the San Diego Legion have confirmed the re-signing of one of their star backfielders. Mike Te’o has committed to more time at Torero Stadium. Details of the new contract have not been released but Te’o now joins fellow Eagles Dylan Audsley and previously-secured Ryan …
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Americas Rugby News
August 24, 2019
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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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day six of the series …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Former San Diego Breakers and Utah Warriors flyhalf Kurt Morath returns to the Tonga squad for tonight’s match against the Western Force in Nuku’alofa. The 34-year-old goal kicker is named on the bench as he attempts to earn selection for his third Rugby World Cup after starting for the Ikale …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Uruguay’s final phase ahead of RWC 2019 begins on Saturday. In the first of three home internationals Los Teros are to go up against the Sudamérica XV in Montevideo. Uruguayan Head Coach Esteban Meneses has named a strong side but not the full-strength line-up expected to open RWC 2019 against …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Old Glory DC have secured another returning player for their debut season in Major League Rugby. Hard-running winger Ryan Burroughs has committed to the team for the 2020 season, following in the footsteps of team captain and No8 Josh Brown. Burroughs, 27, started three of the four spring exhibition matches …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Canada’s final run-in to the Rugby World Cup begins on Saturday when they host Champions Cup finalists Leinster at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. After a winless Pacific Nations Cup campaign, there is precious little time for coach Kingsley Jones to mold his team ahead of the all-important opening match …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Manu Samoa coach Steve Jackson has made a number of changes to his training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Six players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup have been dropped, with seven added including a pair of uncapped Super Rugby standouts. With 34 players named, three more …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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Los Jaguares XV Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has named a strong side for the Currie Cup First Division Semi Final. The Argentine side will be up against Valke, a team which they hammered during the regular season. Francisco Gorrissen will captain the team from N8. He is to be …
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Americas Rugby News
August 23, 2019
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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. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day five of the series …
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