Americas Rugby News
June 16, 2024
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It’s a first ever Monday night fixture for Major League Rugby as Chicago hosts San Diego at SeatGeek Stadium. The Hounds take the field having dramatically dismissed their Head Coach after a four-game slide, while the Legion are looking to extend their three-game winning streak. CURRENT STANDINGS 5-7-1 (L4) East …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2024
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Once close rivals in the Eastern Conference, NOLA will renew acquaintances with the team formerly known as Rugby ATL on Sunday. It’s the Gold who have the upper hand in terms of ranking now, with RFC Los Angeles very much on the outside looking in to the playoff race. CURRENT …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2024
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The two bottom teams in the Eastern Conference will dance for a second time this season when Anthem welcomes Miami to Charlotte on Sunday. Of the two expansion sides, it’s the Sharks who hold the only chance to making the postseason but they’ll need a big win just to keep …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2024
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New England can inch closer towards clinching top spot in the Eastern Conference if they can defeat Utah at Fort Quincy on Sunday afternoon. The wounded Warriors have now dropped five in a row after their horror visit to Seattle, while the Free Jacks are coming in off a narrow …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2024
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Super Rugby Americas has a new champion. The trophy was won by Los Dogos. The Córdoba side put on a spectacular second-half to outperform the hosts and favorites. The combination of a strong scrum and the exceptional injection of Juan Bautista Baronio saw Los Pampas conquered in the final. It …
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Americas Rugby News
June 15, 2024
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Sebastián Cancelliere was vital for the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The Puma scored for the Scottish side in the away fixture against Munster. It was not just any match; it was a United Rugby Championship (URC) Semi Final. The Glasgow Warriors were 17-10 winners over Munster. The match was played …
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Americas Rugby News
June 14, 2024
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The two top teams in Major League Rugby collide on Saturday night for what could be a preview of the Conference Final. A win for Houston would clinch top spot in the West and home field advantage in the postseason, but the Seawolves are lurking seven points behind and victory …
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Americas Rugby News
June 14, 2024
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There will be a new Super Rugby Americas Champion. The 2024 Final will be contested between Los Pampas and Los Dogos on Saturday in Buenos Aires. The two teams were, without question, the best two of the regular season. How they got to the final, though was different; Los Pampas …
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Americas Rugby News
June 14, 2024
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A 30-man US Eagles squad has been selected for the upcoming tests against Romania in Chicago on July 5th and Scotland in DC on July 12th. Head Coach Scott Lawrence has pared his list down from an original selection of 55 players, with all but six of the group currently …
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Americas Rugby News
June 13, 2024
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Postseason qualification could be on offer for both teams at Choctaw Stadium on Friday night. A win for the hosting Dallas Jackals or their guests Old Glory DC would all but certainly guarantee their place, and a draw or even bonus points could be enough pending the results of other …
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Americas Rugby News
June 13, 2024
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Gonzalo Quesada has named his roster for the July Internationals. Italy will tour Japan, Samoa and Tonga, playing one test match against each country. Juan Ignacio Brex is on the roster. The former Argentina XV and Los Pumas 7’s player is one of 34 names for the tour. The tour …
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Americas Rugby News
June 13, 2024
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The Top 14 regular season has concluded. The play-off’s begin this coming Saturday. They come with Oyonnax having been relegated, Vannes promoted from the Pro D2 and Montpellier preparing to face Grenoble in the access match. The individual totals for the regular season reveal that two Pumas were placed among …
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Americas Rugby News
June 12, 2024
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The Chicago Hounds have announced an immediate change at Head Coach. Sam Harris has departed with Forwards Coach Rob Webber filling the senior role in an initially interim capacity. The timing is unusual with only three weeks remaining in Major League Rugby’s regular season. Harris made the move from Austin …
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Americas Rugby News
June 12, 2024
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Scotland will be taking a 37-man roster to tour the Americas next month. The historic tour sees Scotland playing four test matches in four different countries in the Western Hemisphere. Scotland will play two test matches in North America and two in South America, doing so against Canada, the USA, …
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Americas Rugby News
June 12, 2024
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NOLA Gold have signed former Puma Diego Fortuny. The hooker joins the Louisiana team with immediate effect. The move comes following the American Raptors’ second campaign of Super Rugby Americas. Fortuny captained the side to a 6th position finish. NOLA Gold will compete in this year’s MLR play-off’s. The team …
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Americas Rugby News
June 10, 2024
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Bautista Delguy impressed for Clermont on Saturday. The author of a hat-trick against Montpellier, Delguy is pushing hard for a Pumas recall. The first roster under new Head Coach Felipe Contepomi is forthcoming. His performance was noted by the French press. Rugby Rama named Delguy as the player of the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 9, 2024
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Dallas took a step closer to earning a place in the postseason with a stirring 22-20 win over Chicago on Sunday. Fans were treated to a nail-biting contest that came down to the final possession, with the Jackals defense holding strong to claim a famous victory against the Hounds. The …
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Americas Rugby News
June 9, 2024
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Seattle enjoyed a field day on Sunday, putting Utah to the sword by a final score of 68-29 at Starfire Stadium. The Seawolves scored 10 tries in all – four going to winger Jade Stighling – against a Warriors backline ravaged by injuries and set a new mark for most …
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Americas Rugby News
June 9, 2024
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NOLA booked their first ever postseason match with a 20-13 road win over the Miami Sharks on Sunday. Contested in searing heat, the extreme humidity affected continuity but not the spirit of the Gold who are the last remaining founding franchise to qualify for the knockout stage. The Miami Sharks …
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Americas Rugby News
June 9, 2024
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A late flourish from Anthem made things interesting but ultimately the Legion were too strong for their guests on Sunday, earning a bonus point 34-24 result over the expansion side. James Vaifale led the way with a brace for San Diego, with the home side formally booking their place in …
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