Paul Tait
June 25, 2017
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With the completion of the June Internationals, Argentine attention returns to Los Jaguares. The Buenos Aires based Super Rugby franchise will play at home next Friday. The fixture is to be against the Kings, a dead rubber for the Jaguares given their run of losses prior to pausing for June’s …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2017
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It’s even stevens after the opening match of the Americas 1 World Cup qualifiers as Canada and the USA scrapped to a 28-all finish in Hamilton on Saturday. It was an exciting match that left fans on the edge as the scores swung back and forth. For the coaches and …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2017
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In front of a near-capacity crowd in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina completed their first win of 2017. The 45-29 victory brings relief to the team after having lost against England in San Juan and Santa Fé. A well-struck penalty from Nicolás Sánchez opened the scoring. The 4th minute score …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2017
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Brazil were given a brutal lesson in forward power on Saturday as Romania pulverised the South Americans by a score of 56-5 at the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest. Eight tries were scored by the home side, all converted, while the visitors did at least manage to get one …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2017
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We are into the final found of the June internationals and of course the first round of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series which means that reputations are on the line… but has the fat lady already sung in this competition? Rugby United clairvoyant Dan Mason had another storming …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2017
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Not two years removed from the 2015 World Cup and we’re already into crunch time for qualification in the next. Each side seems to be going through the inevitable ‘rebuilding’ stage that follows a World Cup year and yet neither arrive with a settled lineup or distinct style of play. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2017
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History will be made on Saturday when Romania plays host to Brazil. The Tier 2 vs Tier 3 fixture is to be the first ever between the countries. It has been brought about as a result of Brazil’s rapid rise in the Americas Rugby Championship. For Romania it is the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2017
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The 9th and 12th ranked countries in the World Rankings meet in Jujuy on Saturday. Argentina will host Georgia, a noteworthy fixture for the sport of rugby. Not only are both countries from non-English speaking countries and from different continents but their rosters composed entirely of players born and raised …
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Bryan Ray
June 22, 2017
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International rugby is about winning. That goes for every minute of every match. Winning the set piece, winning the collisions, whatever battle that needs to be won to walk away victorious. In sport, however, some games are more important than others. The knock-outs. Local derbies. Cup finals. The Americas 1 …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2017
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A possible return to France looms for Ramiro Herrera. The 28-year-old has been targeted by French club Stade Français. The club has recruited heavily for the upcoming season and is continuing to strengthen its roster. The club has lost leading Tight Head Rabah Slimani to Clermont. In looking to obtain …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2017
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Tomás Cubelli is playing again. The Buenos Aires scrum-half made his return to the field today, playing for the Brumbies against the Asia Pacific Dragons in Singapore. The fixture was a warm-up for the Canberra-based franchise ahead of the final stages of Super Rugby this season. The Brumbies won the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2017
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Tomás Lavanini has been ruled out of facing Georgia. The Pumas second-rower suffered an eye injury, specifically to the retina in his right eye. The team medic has confirmed the 24-year-old has departed Jujuy to return to Buenos Aires. Lavanini started in both San Juan and Santa Fé against England. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2017
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Fresh off their Nations Cup success Los Teros have extended their winning streak to 9 matches. Wins included are from matches in the Americas Rugby Championship, South American Rugby Championship. What then is next for Uruguay? First up Uruguay is to have home advantage against the Argentina XV. The one-off …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2017
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The South America 1 vs North America 2 Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying dates are now known. Uruguay will meet the runner-up of the two-match Canada vs USA series in 2018. The Canadians host the Eagles in the first match this coming Saturday in Hamilton, Ontario. Uruguay earned the right …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2017
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José Ignacio Spinelli is the latest recruit from Viadana. The back from Mendoza joins the club for the 2017-2018 season, joining from Italian rivals Pesaro. Viadana’s official website noted that “he is a physically solid player with a good boot. He came to Viadana after returning to Italy and having …
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Paul Tait
June 21, 2017
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The Rugby World Cup needs global repechage. Wait, what? There already is one is there not? In actuality no. While it is true that Pool B of Japan 2019 will have the Repechage Winner and Pool A the Play-Off Winner the system favors particular regions over others. The Repechage Winner could, in …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2017
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It’s more bad news for Canadian fans as Conor Trainor is out of the upcoming World Cup Qualifying series against the USA after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon in the match against Romania on Saturday. The attacking midfielder was expected to play a significant role for the team but will …
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Americas Rugby News
June 21, 2017
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The hits keep on coming from Houston, who have added two more forwards to their emerging roster in recent days. Former US Eagles flanker Kyle Sumsion is the latest to put pen to paper and agree to join the Strikers for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. It’s a return …
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Americas Rugby News
June 20, 2017
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Romania have added three players to their training squad for their historic match against Brazil on Saturday. The two countries will meet for the first time, doing battle at the Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest. The Oaks are returning home after a long and arduous trip to Japan …
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Americas Rugby News
June 20, 2017
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Segundo Tuculet is to play in France. The 23-year-old has signed a one year deal with Narbonne to play in the Pro D2. His contract has the option of an additional season. The younger brother of Pumas Joaquín, Segundo Tuculet has been a fringe player for both Los Jaguares and …
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