Americas Rugby News
July 31, 2016
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The governing body for rugby in North America and the Caribbean, Rugby Americas North has confirmed that Mexico will host Guyana on October 01. Set to be played in Mexico City the fixture will be the Rugby Americas North Qualifiers Final. The winner will go on to face the South …
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Americas Rugby News
July 31, 2016
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A new agreement has been signed by the Dominican Republic, France, Haiti and Martinique to strengthen rugby in the Caribbean nations. The agreement seeks to work together to develop a cooperative program which will contribute to strengthening the both the sport and communications between the above mentioned countries. Signing the agreement …
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Americas Rugby News
July 31, 2016
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Springboks Head Coach Allister Coetzee has selected a squad of players for a training camp in Stellenbosch. Set to take place this coming week the roster contains players from Super Rugby franchises the Bulls, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers. No considered are Lions players due to the Johannesburg franchise having qualified …
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Americas Rugby News
July 31, 2016
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Memorial Park in Obetz will have the honor of hosting the final PRO Rugby match of season one, and as it happens the match to decide the inaugural champions. Denver have the slight advantage as they sit four points above Ohio in first place. As such two bonus points even …
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Americas Rugby News
July 31, 2016
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San Francisco just edged past hosts Sacramento in a wild contest at Bonney Field on Saturday evening. The win secures 4th place for the Rush, and the bottom rung on the ladder for the Express in the first ever PRO Rugby season. Volney Rouse led the way with a penalty …
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Americas Rugby News
July 30, 2016
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With an eye on the national provincial glory Tucumán has selected a 32-man roster for the Campeonato Argentino. The coaching staff, led by former Racing 92 and Pumas back-rower Álvaro Galindo, will meet with the selected players on Wednesday August 03 to begin preparations. The roster includes a number of …
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Americas Rugby News
July 30, 2016
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It’s the final week of PRO Rugby’s inaugural season and an entertaining match between Sacramento and San Francisco at Bonney Field will serve as an appetizer for the Sunday’s finale in Ohio. With only three points separating the two sides, the winner will escape the foot of the table – …
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Americas Rugby News
July 29, 2016
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Canadian scrum half Phil Mack has announced his retirement. The 30-year-old Victoria, BC native confirmed his decision on social media this afternoon. It follows the recent retirement of fellow Canadian test scrum half Sean White. Mack hangs up his boots with 31 test caps to his name. He debuted for …
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Americas Rugby News
July 29, 2016
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Canadian men’s Head Coach Mark Anscombe has confirmed a 26-man roster to tour the UK next month. Presently a two-match tour, confirmed matches thus far are against Doncaster Knights and Ulster Ravens. Anscombe told Rugby Canada “We’re looking to develop our player depth on this tour. We want to see …
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Americas Rugby News
July 29, 2016
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Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man roster ahead of the Rugby Championship roster on August 20. Coming off a telling 3-0 series defeat against England the Australians are stepping-up their preparations by calling-in reinforcements from France. This sees Matt Giteau returning from Toulon to replace Christian Leali’ifano of …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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In a repeat of 2015, clubs Mérida RC and Alcatráz RC will meet in the Venezuelan Grand Final. Taking place this coming Sunday, Mérida will host the final. Alcatráz earned their place in the Grand Final by defeating the Nómadas 56-7. Mérida RC had a much tougher match and saw off the Zulianos …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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For the third consecutive year Mexico is to compete in the Sudamérica Rugby under 18’s. Despite being a member union of Rugby Americas North the strong relationship with fellow Spanish-speaking unions from Sudamérica Rugby will see Las Serpientes again afforded the opportunity of competing in South American under 18 competition. Following on …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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More Rugby Championship Matches will be played in Europe, the SANZAAR Chief Executive Andy Marinos has confirmed. Argentina’s decision to relocate their home victory against Australia to London has been warmly accepted by SANZAAR. Set to take place on October 8 the historic match is to open the way for future …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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Star Canadian rugby 7’s player Conor Trainor is on his way to France. The newly promoted Pro d2 side, Vannes have signed the Vancouver flier on a one-year contract. Having debuted for Canada’s men’s rugby 7’s team in 2010 he is now a veteran. During his time on the international …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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Rugby Americas North (RAN, formerly NACRA) has announced the winners of three annual awards – Spirit, Achievement, and Development – recognizing excellence and embodiment of the sport’s core values. One team and two individuals have been named as recipients. The 2015 Spirit of the Game Award has gone to Simone …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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World Rugby Vicepresident, Agustín Pichot has reaffirmed that Argentina is capable of organizing Rugby World Cup 2027. He is to meet again with the president of the Republic of Argentina, Mauricio Macri in October to push forward the candidacy. He declared: “Argentina has a doubt which is to host a …
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Americas Rugby News
July 28, 2016
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The URU recently signed an agreement with the Municipal E, where the Estadio Charrúa is situated. The agreement will see the sport developed nationwide. With a population of almost 160,000 the Municipal is situated in a privileged metropolitan location. The surroundings are predominantly residential. It is also home to some …
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Americas Rugby News
July 27, 2016
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New Zealand provincial side North Otago are packing their bags in preparation for a three-match tour to Canada. The team will depart Oamaru on July 30 and spend two weeks in country, pitching up against Canada u19 on August 3 in Victoria followed by two Canadian Rugby Championship sides – …
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Americas Rugby News
July 27, 2016
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With only one Americas player in action outside of the continents it’s an all-domestic team this week. The Canadian Rugby Championship gave some players two bites at the cherry, though it also meant they had to show some consistency. The newly-minted MacTier Cup champion Ontario Blues make up one third …
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Americas Rugby News
July 27, 2016
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As a result of Zimbabwe’s loss against Uganda on Saturday, Brazil has risen one spot in the World Rankings. Now occupying 35th position Brazil sees itself sitting one additional place above Paraguay who remain unchanged in 39th position. Uganda’s tremendous victory in the African Cup sees the Cranes rising from …
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