Americas Rugby News
May 14, 2017
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Guyana ran out winners over Barbados this weekend. Their 34-26 triumph at the Garrison Field sees them making a promising start to their Rugby Americas North South Zone campaign. The Guyanese Green Machine were favorites to win and did not disappoint. The team’s vice captain, Richard Staglon impressed, scoring a hat-trick. Vallon …
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May 14, 2017
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Mexico started their international season in style on Saturday, recording a big win over Bermuda. The 59-7 triumph underlines the progress made by Mexico and also the potential the country has to eventually bridge the gap between itself and Rugby Americas Championship teams. Las Serpientes dominance was not immediate. While Franco Guerrero …
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Americas Rugby News
May 14, 2017
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Los Jaguares fell flat on Saturday evening, losing 16-6 to the Western Force in Buenos Aires. In a match better quickly forgotten the home side produced their worst performance of the year, Los Jaguares resembled a train wreck. Having escaped jail against the Sunwolves last weekend lightening could not strike …
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Americas Rugby News
May 14, 2017
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Uruguay got their South American ‘A’ Championship off to a winning start on Saturday as they cruised past Paraguay at the Estadio Héroes de Curupaytí. Heavy wind and rain delayed kickoff by 30 minutes but it didn’t affect the concentration of Los Teros, who ran out to a 40-0 lead …
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Americas Rugby News
May 13, 2017
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Chile has opened its Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying campaign by beating Brazil. Los Cóndores outscored Os Tupis by 15-10, requiring a late try to seal the win. Chile started the strongest. Impressive work from the forwards had Los Cóndores smartly advancing into Brazilian territory. It was, in many ways, …
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Americas Rugby News
May 13, 2017
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The USA will be the only Americas representative in the Cup Quarter Finals after pulling through with two victories in Pool C. Perry Baker once again led the way for the Eagles with six tries on the opening day in Paris, touching down for a brace in all three matches. …
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Americas Rugby News
May 13, 2017
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The Americas will have a vest interested in the French Pro D2 Semi Finals this weekend. Of course these are no average finals, with the Pro D2 Champions Oyonnax already crowned. This knock-outs will instead award the second promotion ticket to the Top 14 for whichever team can win the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 13, 2017
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The Glendale Raptors have added another key player to an impressive roster with the news that US Eagles midfielder Bryce Campbell has joined up from Indiana University. At just 22 years of age Campbell has rapidly established himself as a strong contender for a starting spot in the upcoming World …
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May 13, 2017
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Jeff Williams will run the rule over 35 of Canada’s best u20 players in a final selection camp before paring the group down to 26 for the two-game series against the USA on June 13 and 17, both to be played at Edmonton’s Ellerslie Park. Two of those spots will …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Stade Français claimed a famous victory at Murrayfield on Friday as they lifted the European Challenge Cup after a remarkable 25-17 performance against Gloucester. It was an act of defiance for a team that did not look anything near a Cup-winning side early in the season, suffering a heavy defeat …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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The USA will head into June’s Americas 1 Rugby World Cup Qualifying series as favorites for the first time, but their odds have dimmed somewhat with the confirmation that several overseas stars will miss the all-important matches against Canada. Samu Manoa, Greg Peterson, Thretton Palamo, and incumbent captain Blaine Scully …
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May 12, 2017
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Esteban Meneses has selected his team to play against Paraguay at the Estadio Héroes de Curupaytí in Asunción on Saturday. The match doubles as the opening round of the South American ‘A’ Championship and also a qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2019. Included in the match day squad are nine …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Santiago González Iglesias will start against the Western Force, replacing Jerónimo de la Fuente. The change has been made for tomorrow’s Super Rugby match in Buenos Aires. The Rosario midfielder fractured his right thumb in training. The incident sees him out of rugby with immediate effect. He had been named …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Americas exports are set to play a major role in the 2017 Champions Cup final on Saturday. Internationals from 11 different countries will take part in the biggest domestic match in the Northern Hemisphere, rivaled only by the Super Rugby final on a global scale. Saracens will be looking to …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Bermuda Head Coach Brian Archibald has announced a 23-man Bermuda roster to take-on Mexico on Saturday. Bermuda is to have home advantage, hosting the match at the National Sports Centre. The match will kick-off at 6pm. Returning to the team is veteran fly half Chris Naylor. There is also a …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Coming off a late win over the Sunwolves, Los Jaguares are seeking back-to-back wins in Super Rugby. The Argentine franchise will be up against the unknown as the team faces the Western Force for the first time. Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez has made seven changes from the side that …
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May 12, 2017
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Now that Wednesday morning’s news has had time to sink in it is time to start the long wait for the tournament. In Japan 2019 Argentina will play in the Pool of Death. In the toughest pool in history the South Americans are grouped with England, France and two remaining …
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Americas Rugby News
May 12, 2017
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Paraguay have named their match day 23 for the World Cup Qualifier match against Uruguay on Saturday. Included are several players who participated in the 2016 South American ‘A’ Championship, among them mobile prop Alvaro Rojas, second row and captain Andrés Nasser, and powerful loose forward Leonardo Glizt. Promising youngster …
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Americas Rugby News
May 11, 2017
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The World Cup festivities and a heap of signing news threw us off bay a day, but we’re finally here with our pack from the best of last weekend. It was a good week for the Jaguares who had an exciting match against the Sunwolves, while a few players scattered …
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Americas Rugby News
May 11, 2017
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Chile have named a strong side to face Brazil in a Rugby World Cup Qualifier. The teams are to meet this Saturday in a must-win match as they dream of playing in Japan 2019. Captained by hooker Manuel Gurruchaga, Los Cóndores are to have a very competitive side. Top 14 …
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