Americas Rugby News
September 8, 2024
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Kévin Rouet has named a Canada squad of 35 to prepare for the upcoming WXV tournament. This year’s top division will be hosted in Vancouver, with the Maple Leafs to line up opposite France, Ireland, and England on successive weekends beginning September 29. Two-thirds of the roster are based overseas, …
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Americas Rugby News
September 8, 2024
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Juan Martín González scored the third try for Los Pumas in their record-breaking 67-27 win over the Wallabies on Saturday. This saw the back-rower from Mendoza scoring for a fifth consecutive time for Argentina in a test match against Australia. The try-scoring streak stated in his home town in 2022. …
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Americas Rugby News
September 7, 2024
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Argentina produced a record breaking performance against Australia on Saturday. Played at the Estadio Brigadier General Estanislao López in Santa Fé, Los Pumas were 67-27 winners over the Wallabies. The result is Australia’s worst ever defeat, overtaking the 61-22 loss against South Africa in 1997. It was the second highest …
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Americas Rugby News
September 7, 2024
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Japan made the most of their opportunities to secure a 41-24 victory over a game but ultimately outmatched USA side in Kumagaya on Saturday. The result gives the Brave Blossoms top spot in the pool as the two sides now move on to the knockout stage of the Pacific Nations …
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Americas Rugby News
September 6, 2024
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Brazil play host to the Argentina XV on Sunday. The match is the first contest between the Brazilian Senior Men’s team and Argentina’s next-of-XV since 2020. Coming off a record-setting win over Paraguay, Brazil now face the Argentina XV ahead of their vital RWC Qualifier against Chile. FORM GUIDE …
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September 6, 2024
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The annual Rugby Championship tournament is no more. A semi-breakaway move from New Zealand and South Africa has taken place. Former Wallaby and current Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh confirmed to The Roar that the Rugby Championship will not be held in 2026, 2028, or 2030. 2026 TOUR STRUCTURE …
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Americas Rugby News
September 6, 2024
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The pool stage of the Pacific Nations Cup wraps up this weekend with knockout seedings on offer. Both the USA and Japan have booked their place in the Semi Final with wins over Canada. Saturday’s victor in Kumagaya will face Samoa next weekend in Tokyo, with the loser to square …
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Americas Rugby News
September 5, 2024
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Julián Montoya is Argentina’s fourth player to reach 100 test caps. The starting hooker and captain reaches the mark of 100 caps against Australia in Santa Fé on Saturday, September 07. Montoya will have the honor of leading his country in his 100th appearance. Montoya has reached 100 caps in …
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Americas Rugby News
September 5, 2024
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Argentina and Australia meet for the second time in eight days. Only one point separated the teams at full-time in game one in La Plata and the result was decided by a last-gasp penalty. The second fixture sees the action moving from the Rio de la Plata 500km northwest to …
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Americas Rugby News
September 5, 2024
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For the first time in ever an Italian is running as a candidate to be the World Rugby chairman. The Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) are backing the candidacy of Professor Andrea Rinaldo for the upcoming elections in November 2024. Professor Andrea Rinaldo is the only contender not from the traditional …
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Americas Rugby News
September 5, 2024
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Pro D2 side Province Rugby have confirmed the signature of Enrique Pieretto. The former Puma tight head prop moves to France following his stint in Australia playing for the Waratahs. Pieretto joins the club as a medical joker for the injured Quentin Samaran, who is out for several months. In moving …
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Americas Rugby News
September 4, 2024
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Franco Molina has signed to continue his playing career in England. The 2020 English Premiership champions have signed the Argentine second-rower for the upcoming season. He joins the Exeter Chiefs with Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins sidelined following knee and shoulder surgeries. TEST DEBUT – FRANCO MOLINA Franco Molina made …
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Americas Rugby News
September 4, 2024
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A further alteration has come to Los Pumas roster. With Argentina preparing to face Australia in Santa Fé, the recalled Tomás Cubelli has now been ruled out with a muscle strain. He had been added on Sunday but has now been replaced. Tomás Cubelli joined the roster in place of …
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Americas Rugby News
September 3, 2024
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Rodrigo Isgró has signed to continue his playing career in England. London side the Harlequins have signed the back from Mendoza with immediate effect for the upcoming season. Isgró has made the transition from Los Pumas 7’s to rugby XV on a full-time basis. TEST DEBUT – Rodrigo Isgró …
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Americas Rugby News
September 2, 2024
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP USA Outplay Canada in LA It won’t go down as one of the classic matches in Pacific Nations Cup history, …
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Americas Rugby News
September 1, 2024
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Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to Argentina’s roster ahead of the Santa Fé showdown against the Wallaabies. Coming off a last-gasp loss against Australia in La Plata, adjustments have been enforced due to injuries. OUT The international career of Agustín Creevy concluded on Saturday. Creevy announced his retirement …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2024
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It won’t go down as one of the classic matches in Pacific Nations Cup history, but the USA did enough to earn a comfortable 28-15 win over Canada in southern California on Saturday. Three first half tries put the Eagles head by 10 points at the break and some committed …
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Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2024
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Argentina fell to Australia in the final play of the match on Saturday. Played in rainy La Plata, Australia were 20-19 winners. The Wallabies won with time up via a Ben Donaldson penalty. Referee James Doleman had penalized Mayco Vivas for jumping over a ruck. The decision appeared questionable as …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2024
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The USA start their 2024 Pacific Nations Cup account when they host Canada in greater Los Angeles on Saturday. It’s been three years since the neighboring countries last faced each other in a test match. While the Eagles were victorious in that World Cup qualifying series, ultimately both teams would …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2024
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Argentina play at home for the first time in the 2024 Rugby Championship. Coming off a split series against New Zealand, Los Pumas take-on Australia who lost twice to South Africa at home. The teams meet twice annually in the Rugby Championship, with World Cup years being the exception. Argentina …
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