Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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The forward strength of the SaberCats was too much for RFC Los Angeles on Saturday, with the home side taking a bonus point 29-12 win over their guests. Searing heat in Houston made for slippery handling but LA’s discipline was equally taxing with three yellow cards and a red dished …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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A late surge from the Free Jacks overcame a 13-point deficit to give the defending champions a 31-30 win over Old Glory on Saturday. The atmosphere and intensity resembled a knockout match and the two sides could yet meet again in the playoffs pending the final weeks of the regular …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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The Bajans backed-up their dominant 80-0 over St Vincent & the Grenadines with an even better performance on Saturday. Barbados were 91-07 winners over Saint Lucia in match 6 of the 2024 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s XVs tournament. Barbados went to Saint Lucia and conquered. Played at Philip Marcellin …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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It’s a classic Western Conference rivalry on Sunday night when the Seawolves welcome the Warriors to Starfire Stadium for the 7th time since their first meeting in 2018. Both teams have been hit hard by injury but Seattle managed to pull off a win last week while Utah have dropped …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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Two teams looking to secure their first ever postseason appearances will collide at Choctaw Stadium on Sunday evening. Dallas came up just short against New England and will be aiming for a bonus-point result to ward off the challenges of Utah and LA in the West. Chicago have lost three …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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It’s do or die for the Sharks on Sunday, who need maximum points at home against NOLA to get back into the playoff race. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing performances a week ago while the visitors are also keen to repay April’s loss to Miami at …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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Anthem makes their first trip to Southern California on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Legion at Snapdragon Stadium. The expansion side are still dreaming of their first franchise victory, while their hosts have eyes on a home Quarter Final with Seattle just five points ahead. CURRENT STANDINGS 8-4-0 …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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Vannes are the Pro D2 Champions. The team from Brittany now joins the French elite, the Top 14. This is historic as never before has Vannes played at the highest level in France. It means that Vannes officially trade plays with the relegated Oyonnax for the 2024-2025 Top 14 season. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 8, 2024
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It went into overtime. The second of two Super Rugby Americas 2024 Semi Finals was decided in Sudden Death. Played at Tala RC in Córdoba, Los Dogos eliminated Yacare with a long-range penalty. The 17-14 win was a come-from-behind victory after the Paraguayan side had been on top well into …
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Americas Rugby News
June 7, 2024
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The 2024 Super Rugby Americas Final will be played in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los Pampas earned the right to host the Final after eliminating the two-time defending champions, Peñarol in the first Semi Final on Friday. The 50-27 win was a fair reflection of the Semi Final; Los Pampas were …
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Americas Rugby News
June 7, 2024
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The top team in Major League Rugby plays host to the last-placed team in the Western Conference on Saturday evening. Houston are looking to extend their club record six-game winning steak, while LA desperately need points to close the gap on Dallas for the final playoff spot in the West. …
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Americas Rugby News
June 7, 2024
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Old Glory can take another step towards the postseason if they can get past the Free Jacks on Saturday evening. A single bonus point is good enough for the visitors to clinch their spot. Both teams were winners at home last week, with DC flying past Anthem and New England …
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Americas Rugby News
June 7, 2024
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Former Puma Omar Hasan will perform La Marseillaise at the Pro D2 Final. The 2024 French second division Final will be contested between Vannes and Grenoble in Toulouse on Saturday at 5:30pm. The winner of the Pro D2 Final will earn promotion to the Top 14. There will be South …
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Americas Rugby News
June 6, 2024
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The USA booked their place at the World Rugby Men’s u20 Trophy with a resounding 41-21 win over Canada in Langford on Thursday. It follows the 33-18 first leg result to give the Americans a 74-39 aggregate score. They now travel to Scotland next month and join Pool B at …
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Americas Rugby News
June 6, 2024
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It will be a Super Rugby Americas Friday night special in Argentina. The Semi Finals see Buenos Aires and Córdoba playing host to the Semi Final matches. Los Pampas take-on the two-time defending champions, Peñarol while Los Dogos and Yacare will battle-it-out in the second fixture. With the teams from …
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Americas Rugby News
June 6, 2024
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Semi Final One of Super Rugby Americas will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday. The home side, Los Pampas, plays host to Uruguayan entrant Peñarol. The battle of the Rio de la Plata sees the top performing side from the regular season going up against the two-time defending …
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Americas Rugby News
June 6, 2024
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The desire for new teams in Super Rugby Americas is alive. The seven team league may expand within its existing borders as moves are advanced for Los Pampas and Los Dogos to be joined by a third Argentine team. Former Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has been contributing behind the …
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Americas Rugby News
June 5, 2024
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Colombia have secured a home test match against Trinidad & Tobago. The clash between the Sudamerica Rugby and Rugby Americas North members will take place in Medellín, Colombia on June 15. Known as Las Tucanes, the Colombians are in the final stages of preparing for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 …
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Americas Rugby News
June 5, 2024
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The July 2024 Internationals will be a busy period for the Americas. The full schedule sees test matches taking place in seven different countries. The leading players from the region will be looking to win matches for their country. For some this will come with additional motivation in the form …
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Paul Tait
June 4, 2024
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Rugby World Cup 2027 will be the first expanded tournament since 1999. Expansion from 20 to 24 teams means four additional slots and brings with it geographical considerations as to who qualifies and how. ARN has learned that World Rugby have altered the process for Rugby World Cup 2027. It …
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