Americas Rugby News
June 29, 2024
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Toulouse are the 2024 Top 14 Champions. The final was one-sided; Toulouse blasted their way to a 59-3 victory over Bordeaux. The win included Pumas Santiago Chocobares and Juan Cruz Mallía. They started at outside center and on the right wing respectively. USA Eagle David Ainu’u was a replacement and …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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Closing out the 2024 Major League Rugby season is a classic West Coast clash between San Diego and Seattle. The long-time rivals will square off in a match of much greater importance on July 21 in the conference semi final, but neither will be willing to give up this result …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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It’s a classic Texas derby in Houston on Saturday night where the SaberCats welcome the Jackals in what will be a preview, of sorts, to their Western Conference Semi Final slated at the same venue on July 20. Houston have already locked up top spot and Dallas cannot improve their …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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It’s the last home game of the season for the Hounds as they welcome Miami to the Windy City. Chicago are are looking to secure their 3rd seed position heading into the postseason with DC three points behind. The Sharks are playing for pride and a chance to end the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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One of only a couple games that might influence the playoff seedings takes place at Maryland SoccerPlex on Saturday night. An Old Glory win combined with a Chicago loss might see DC jumping up to 3rd in the Eastern Conference. While NOLA are within two points of New England, the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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Fort Quincy will be the venue for Anthem’s final match of their inaugural campaign. Unsurprisingly the hastily-organized expansion side has been unable to find a victory this year though they have provided many highlights with ball in hand. The Free Jacks will use the game as a tune-up before they …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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A seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV do Brasil jogará partida decisiva por vaga inédita na Copa do Mundo contra a Colômbia nesse sábado, dia 29, 16h30, ao vivo no YouTube da Brasil Rugby. O maior evento do Rugby XV mundial, a Copa do Mundo de 2025 será a primeira …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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Los Pumas 7’s are ready for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora announced a twelve-man roster and two traveling replacements to represent Argentina in Paris from July 24 to July 27. The twelve players include the return of Marcos Moneta and Matías Osadzcuk. Both have recovered …
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Americas Rugby News
June 28, 2024
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Argentina will wear two different kits for the July Internationals. Los Pumas will face France at home in the traditional sky-blue and white hooped kits. The Argentines will then travel to Uruguay and face Los Teros in their new alternate kits. As pictured below, the new alternate kits are entirely …
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Americas Rugby News
June 27, 2024
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Friday evening will see Canadian fans treated to a double-header at Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. It’s an historic occasion for the Vancouver Highlanders, a shiny new semi-pro outfit who take their maiden steps opposite the Canada Selects. The second match will feature their reserves against Barbados. On paper the lineups …
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Americas Rugby News
June 27, 2024
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The final weekend of the regular season starts in Utah on Friday night where the Warriors host RFC Los Angeles. It’s the end of the road for both sides, who have nothing but bragging rights on offer. Neither team can improve their position on the Western Conference table though their …
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Americas Rugby News
June 27, 2024
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Chile has confirmed the coaching staff of Los Cóndores for 2024. The Chilean National Men’s Rugby Team sees Pablo Lemoine joined by four others in preparation for the upcoming international duty. Chile will play home test matches against Hong Kong, Belgium and Scotland in July. CHILE COACHING STAFF Following …
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Americas Rugby News
June 27, 2024
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Uruguay has bolstered its coaching staff, reports Ignacio Chans. Former Pumas Juan Figallo and Leonardo Senatore have been added as has former Tero, Joaquín Pastore. The trio join the team under new Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio. Figallo is back in South America from England. He recently left his coaching role …
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Americas Rugby News
June 26, 2024
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A new semi-professional outfit based in British Columbia will play its first matches this coming Friday. The Vancouver Highlanders will kick off their Rugby Players Challenge Summer Series against the Canada Selects, with a reserve group playing against Barbados in the second match of a double-header at Burnaby Lake Rugby …
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Americas Rugby News
June 25, 2024
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Two changes have been made to Los Pumas’ roster for the upcoming July Internationals. The needs of the team see two uncapped players added to the roster, covering World Cup players. Pampas inside center Justo Piccardo and flanker Nicolás D’Amorim are now involved and in consideration for international duty against …
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Americas Rugby News
June 25, 2024
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Canada have named a squad of 34 Senior Men’s players to prepare for upcoming tests against Scotland on July 6 and Romania on July 12. Both games will be played in Ottawa. The internationals are Canada’s first since the two-match series played at La Vila in Spain this past November. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2024
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Tomás Lavanini is move from Clermont to Lyon. As reported by Le Progress in February, the Pumas second-rower will move to Lyon on a two-year contract. Lavanini will join Lyon next season. The deal will see him at the club until June 2026. The move to Lyon comes after Bayonne …
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Americas Rugby News
June 24, 2024
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Spain Head Coach Pablo Bouza has named a 30-man roster for the July Internationals. Spain will tour Oceania, playing away test matches against Samoa and Tonga. The tour is an important pathway for Los Leones who are targeting qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. Bouza’s roster contains both regular and …
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Americas Rugby News
June 23, 2024
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Bordeaux made history on Saturday. With Guido Petti involved, Bordeaux booked their place in the 2024 Top 14 Final. Bordeaux were 22-20 winners, holding on with time-up as Joris Segonds missed a conversion that would have sent the Semi Final into extra time. Petti played 30 minutes in the Semi …
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Americas Rugby News
June 22, 2024
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The final two qualification spots for the Paris Olympics will be decided on Sunday in Monaco. Canada and Chile will square off in the Quarter Finals of the Men’s draw, while Argentina and Paraguay will represent the Americas in the final eight of the Women’s Draw. Canada ended their losing …
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