Americas Rugby News
May 22, 2017
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World Rugby has confirmed the calendar for the 2017-2018 men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The competition will be played over 10 rounds, the first of which will be in Dubai in December. The series is to again have the opening two rounds in Dubai and Cape Town. The change …
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Americas Rugby News
May 22, 2017
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Georgia have named a 36-man training squad to prepare for their historic three-match tour of the Americas. The first stop is Calgary to play Canada on June 10, then the USA in Kennesaw on Jun 17, and finally Argentina in Jujuy on June 24. Head coach Milton Haag will reduce …
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Americas Rugby News
May 22, 2017
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A pair of Eagles have been named to the official 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series Dream Team. Announced on Sunday, the team recognizes the best players across the globe for their performances over the entirety of the HSBC Series. It’s the fourth consecutive year that Americas players have been named in the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 22, 2017
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Chile Chile produced their best performance in a very long time to humble Paraguay in Santiago. The 66-7 victory saw Los Cóndores’ …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Canadian forward Mike Fuailefau and USA winger Perry Baker have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the London 7s. It’s the first ever such selection for Fuailefau, who is rewarded for his physical play while helping Canada finish in 3rd place during the tournament. Baker led the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Agen have won promotion to the Top 14. The South-Western French side defeated Montauban 41-20 in the Pro D2 Final today in Bordeaux. The result sees the club joining Oyonnax in earning promotion for the 2017-2018 season. The clubs replace Grenoble and Bayonne respectively. Agen overcame Montauban by scoring five …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Matías Osadczuk is HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Rookie of the Year. The Los Pumas 7’s player was today awarded with the prestigious prize of being the best newcomer in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Osadczuk was one of three finalists for the award. He joined New Zealand’s Vilimoni Koroi and …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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The 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series has come to a close with Scotland taking the spoils after a tense 12-7 win over hosts England in the Cup Final. It was a fitting close to the careers of several of the Scottish team including retiring veterans Mark Robertson and Scott Wight, with …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Test match rugby this weekend saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Gains were made by Chile and Turks & Caicos Islands. Of the two the former made a slight gain while the later completed an impressive rise in rankings. Chile’s home victory against Paraguay sees Los Cóndores gaining 0.26 points. This …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Recruitment continues ahead of the inaugural season of Major League Rugby. The Houston Strikers have unveiled the signing of former Ulster prop Adam Macklin. He becomes the fifth player signing of the new team ahead of 2018, preceded by Matt Trouville, Sam Windsor, Charlie Hewitt, and Jake Turnbull. Arriving from …
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Americas Rugby News
May 21, 2017
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Glendale’s perfect start to 2017 is over. After 10 consecutive victories they tasted bitter defeat in Burlington as the Ontario Blues ran in seven tries to four to claim an impressive 43-25 win on Saturday afternoon. The match was a friendly organized between arguably the two most prominent domestic teams …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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The Bahamas suffered a home defeat this afternoon, losing to the Turks & Caicos Islands. The outcome is certain to see changes to the Americas Rankings as the higher ranked team lost at home. The 26-19 result gives the Flamingos a 2-0 record in 2017. Earlier this month the Turks & Caicos …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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Chile produced a marvelous display of rugby today to humble Paraguay in Santiago. The 66-7 victory saw Los Cóndores’ back to their best and sends alarm bells to Paraguay as the threat of relegation to the South American ‘B’ Championship. Chile were quickly out of the blocks. Los Cóndores made smart work …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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Los Teros made it 2-0 on the road to Japan 2019. Uruguay overcame Brazil in a Rugby World Cup qualifier this afternoon, winning 41-27. The result means Uruguay is the only undefeated team after two rounds. With a home game yet to come against Chile Uruguay are well placed to advance. The …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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After 10 years of playing in Europe Horacio Agulla returns to Hindú. The 32-year-old winger announced his departure from France following Castres’ barrage defeat to Toulon on Friday evening. Agulla began his professional career following Rugby World Cup 2007. He was included in the squad and went on to be the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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All players from the Americas have been eliminated from the Aviva Premiership. As a result of today’s Semi Finals in England the Final, to be played on May 27, will feature no players from the Americas. Either the Wasps or Exeter Chiefs will win the English title, neither currently have players …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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Argentina, Canada, USA are all to Compete in the London 7’s Quarter Finals. The three Americas’ countries had impressive opening day performances on Saturday. Canada and the USA came out as upset winners over Fiji and South Africa respectively. In the case of Fiji this send the Oceania side to …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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Just one match remains in the Pro D2 this season. Former Top 14 sides Agen and Montauban face-off in the 2017 Final in Bordeaux. The prize for the winner is ultimate – promotion to the Top 14 for the 2017-2018 season. Both teams have players associated with rugby in the …
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Americas Rugby News
May 20, 2017
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Brazil has confirmed a three-match series of June Internationals. The Tupis will play twice at home and once on the road in what is unprecedented for the South American country. First up for Os Tupis will be a home match against Portugal. It is to be the second time that …
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Americas Rugby News
May 19, 2017
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Gonzalo Quesada’s Stade Français have won again. The Top 14 club downed the Cardiff Blues in a Champions Cup qualifying fixture this evening in Paris. The result sets up a Qualifying Final against the winner of the Northampton Saints vs Connacht. Stade Français’ win was by a sizable margin. The Parisians …
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