Americas Rugby News
August 31, 2015
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Eddie Jones has named his final squad of 31 players to take part in the World Cup. Included are all seven of the players who were part of Super Rugby squads this past season, with Chiefs back row Michael Leitch retained as captain. A total of 10 foreign-born players are …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2015
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The USA Eagles ran into a minor speed bump in an otherwise successful summer, dropping a 24-19 decision to Harlequins Rugby Club at PPL Park in Philadelphia on Sunday. Neither team would have been putting much stock in the result, with the Eagles ramping up to the Rugby World Cup, …
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Bryan Ray
August 30, 2015
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Some post-game notes from the sidelines in Halifax, injury updates, and a few words from the head coach Kieran Crowley and attack coach Leo Crowley. WHITE JERSEYS ALL AROUND It was a little strange to see both sides wearing white jerseys, and it was certainly not something that was intended. …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2015
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Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has announced Uruguay’s 31 players who will compete at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England and Wales. The players named are the same 31 men who traveled to Japan to play test matches in Fukuoka and Tokyo against the Asian champions. 30 year …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2015
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Reigning World Cup champions and the number one ranked team in the world, New Zealand has had its 31-man player roster confirmed for the upcoming Rugby World Cup which gets under way in three weeks time. New Zealand will play in Pool C being joined by Argentina, Georgia, Namibia and …
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Americas Rugby News
August 30, 2015
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The 8th annual Grand Final of Ecuadorian rugby was played on Saturday with clubs from the country’s two largest cities – Guayaquil competing for the national title in the capital of Quito. Played at the Hacienda La Querencia the two-time running champions Jibaros Quito Rugby Club took on Tiburones ADN …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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Played at the Estadio Errick Barrondo in Guatemala City today, the San Josemaría Rugby Club defeated Jules Verne Rugby Club (JVRC) in the Guatemalan Rugby Grand Final. The 22-13 win saw San Josemaría crowned national club champions. Guatemala is a member is Sudamérica Rugby, the regional governing body for South …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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Colombia’s impressive year of 2015 continues. Having seen the women’s Rugby Sevens team, Las Tucanes, qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil the junior program continue to deliver results. Colombia hosted and won the 2015 u19 South American B Championship this past week. Los Tucanes began …
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Ted Hardy
August 29, 2015
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On the eve of the USA’s clash against the Harlequins, Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named a side that includes an extended bench. Blaine Scully will Captain the USA for the first time as the Eagles take the pitch at PPL Park in Philadelphia. The exhibition match is likely one the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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Canada celebrated their first ever match in Halifax with a 19-12 victory over the Glasgow Warriors in front of a capacity crowd of nearly 5,000 at Graves-Oakley Memorial Park. The win comes much-needed in Canada’s last match on home soil before departing for England on Sunday evening. It was an …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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Uruguay’s national men’s test team, Los Teros, fell 40-0 against Japan this morning in the second test match between the countries. The two match series has been a warm-up for the Rugby World Cup with both Eddie Jones and Pablo Lemoine to confirm their 31-men player rosters for the World …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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Harlequins have named their side to face the Eagles at PPL Park on Sunday. The Aviva Premiership club have named several of their first choice players, absent a number of internationals on World Cup duty. Captaining the side is former All Black flyhalf Nick Evans, who will have Samoan international …
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Americas Rugby News
August 29, 2015
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What a week it’s been for Rugby Canada. Ups and downs, twists and turns it’s been nothing short of chaotic. The World Cup squad named on Monday, a CEO leaving announced earlier that day, a trip across the country to Halifax, and a new field required two days before the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 28, 2015
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Veteran Springbok center Jean de Villiers will lead South Africa at the Rugby World Cup it was confirmed today. He is to be joined by Bryan Habana and Victor Matfield as players to have earned 100 or more caps. Head Coach Heyneke Meyer has opted for 17 forwards and 14 …
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Americas Rugby News
August 28, 2015
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The teams are ready for Canada’s last game on home soil before they depart for the United Kingdom on Sunday. A first ever match in Halifax has not come without hiccups, as the game had to be relocated do to the intended pitch being deemed unfit for international rugby. The …
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Bryan Ray
August 28, 2015
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It’s not exactly the type of press that he wanted, but Nova Scotia provincial coach Jack Hanratty isn’t about to wave any white flags. The big news around town in the last 24 hours was that the ‘Battle of New Scotland,’ the match between Canada and Guinness Pro 12 champions …
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Americas Rugby News
August 28, 2015
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Women’s Rugby Super Series standout Latoya Blackwood has signed a one-year deal with renowned French club Toulouse. The versatile forward excelled in the flanker position during the competition held in Alberta in July, scoring three tries including one against the New Zealand Black Ferns. She also played a key role …
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Americas Rugby News
August 28, 2015
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Eddie Jones has made seven changes in all to the run-on side that defeated Uruguay 30-8 in the first match in Fukuoka. The second test takes place at Tokyo and will be the last home match for the Brave Blossoms, and the last opportunity for players to impress before the …
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Americas Rugby News
August 27, 2015
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Los Teros Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made two changes to the starting lineup for Satuday’s away test against Japan in Tokyo. The match will be played at 6am Uruguayan time and is the final fixture before Lemoine announces his squad for the World Cup. Coming in at hooker is …
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Americas Rugby News
August 27, 2015
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The teams are set for Saturday’s historic clash between the Barbarians and Samoa. The game celebrates the 125th anniversary of the invitational club, the first ever meeting between the two, and the first rugby match ever to be played at the Olympic Stadium in London. World Cup winner Bakkies Botha …
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