Americas Rugby News
March 30, 2019
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Joaquín Díaz Bonilla has been ruled out for three weeks. The starting Jaguares was injured in this evening’s home Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Buenos Aires, being replaced in the second half by Santiago González Iglesias. In the absence of Díaz Bonilla Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada needs to …
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March 30, 2019
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The first half of the Major League Rugby season will officially come to a close on Sunday as the Seattle Seawolves play host to the San Diego Legion on Sunday. It’s a match certain to hold playoff implications with the defending champions pushing towards the top of the table after …
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March 30, 2019
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A late error was decisive, costing Los Jaguares a home win this evening over the Chiefs. Having held a six point lead with two minutes remaining a charged down from a Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias clearance saw the Chiefs given a 5 meter scrum from which they would score to win …
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Canadian side the Toronto Arrows traveled to Utah and conquered the Warriors, winning 64-31 today. The victory at Zions Bank Stadium was not only massive but was record setting with the Arrows setting a new benchmark for Major League Rugby. The win was the fourth of the season for the …
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March 30, 2019
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Rugby United New York overcame the Austin Elite this afternoon, winning 19-11 in San Antonio, Texas. The fixture saw Austin moving their home match to Toyota Field. While the Austin Elite were beaten by eight points they competed until late, hoping to sneak in a bonus point. It was not …
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The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the signing of former NFL running back Joey Iosefa. The 27-year-old played for the Houston SaberCats during the 2018 Major League Rugby season and appeared during the preseason for the Seawolves but most recently has been running out for the Seattle Saracens in the CDI …
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March 30, 2019
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Week 10 of Major League Rugby (MLR) will see a complete round of four league matches. These games are to be played on Saturday, and Sunday in the USA. The following preview details which players from South America will feature in week 10. First up will be the bottom-of-the-table Austin Elite …
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March 30, 2019
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In game two of the 2019 Rugby Americas North (RAN) South Cup Martinique played at home against Curaçao. It followed the opening round fixture in which Martinique were convincing winners over Barbados. Against Curaçao Martinique were even better. They would keep Curaçao scoreless while running in seven tries. With only two …
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March 30, 2019
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Justin Douglas has been named in Canada’s Men’s Sevens side for Hong Kong. Their star attacking player missed the North American leg of the HSBC Sevens Series and makes a timely return with Adam Zaruba and Pat Kay ruled out with injury. Lucas Hammond and Cole Davis remain sidelined but …
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Americas Rugby News
March 29, 2019
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Eight weeks after falling decisively in New Orleans, the Glendale Raptors will get the chance to redeem themselves on home turf against the visiting NOLA Gold. The Raptors are stepping into the second half of their season and it’s fair to say that the first half has not gone entirely …
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March 29, 2019
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An unprecedented run of eight games on the road will come to the end for the Toronto Arrows on Saturday as they head to Salt Lake for a match against the Utah Warriors. The last time they visited it was an exhibition contest a year ago that saw the Arrows …
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March 29, 2019
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San Antonio will host a Major League Rugby game for the first time on Saturday as Austin Elite will host Rugby United New York at Toyota Field. The grass field is the home of professional soccer side San Antonio FC, and with proper rugby lines will offer a dramatically different …
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March 29, 2019
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Javier Ortega Desio has re-signed with Los Jaguares. The back-rower has extended his contract with the UAR until December 2021. It sees the player from the pioneer Jaguars team set to remain in the side for an additional three seasons. The 28-year-old from Entre Rios province is a vital player …
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Los Pumas have added Corcho Fernández Lobbe to their coaching staff. The appointment sees the legendary former Argentina captain returning home from France to boost his country’s prospects for RWC 2019. Argentina are in Pool D, the Pool of Death. Not only is it the most difficult in the competition …
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March 29, 2019
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The European Champions Cup will see the four Quarter Finals played this coming weekend. On Saturday, and Sunday matches will be played in England, France, Ireland, and Scotland. The four winning teams will advance to the final four. The following preview notes the involvement of Americas’ players in Saturday and …
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March 29, 2019
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The knock-out phase of European club competition has arrived. In the Challenge Cup the four Quarter Finals will be played this weekend. Involved in the season-defining matches are to be Americas’ players. The following preview documents their involvement. The first Quarter Final will be an English vs Irish fixture. Taking …
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March 29, 2019
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With most eyes fixated on the European Quarter Finals, the RFU Championship quietly moves into its last few games of the season. Just four more weeks, to be precise, until London Irish can again call themselves a Premiership team… that is unless Ealing can pull off a miracle. Cornish Pirates …
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March 29, 2019
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Following a bye round Los Jaguares are returning to the field on Saturday. They are to be up against the Chiefs who are yet to have a bye this season. They arrived in Buenos Aires from Pretoria earlier in the week. Gonzalo Quesada welcomes back three key names for the …
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Americas Rugby News
March 28, 2019
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The Houston SaberCats have announced the signing former Lindenwood flyer Deion Mikesell. It’s a timely addition following the suspension of star winger Josua Vici, but also comes as a bit of a surprise. In December it was confirmed that Mikesell would be joining Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne on a …
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March 28, 2019
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Week 26 of the Pro d2 begins today. Despite it being so late in the season France’s second division is far from being over. Plenty scenarios remain for teams to press for promotion to the Top 14 and to avoid relegation to the Fédérale 1. The following preview details the …
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