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Venezuela and Colombia draw 2015 Series

Los Tucanes se responded to Friday’s loss by completing a 45-15 win over Los Criollos in the second round of the international series disputed in Cordero. Also in action were the Venezuelan Bravos who defeated Los Cafeteros of Colombia 19-17. Lastly the Venezuelan u18’s defeated their counterparts 25-10. The fixtures …

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Tuisamoa on the Move to France

US Eagle pool player Tai Tuisamoa is on the move to France as reports have confirmed that he has signed with Aurillac in the French Pro D2. The 34 year old Tuisamoa spent the 2014/2015 season with London Scottish, making 12 appearances and playing 543 minutes for the Exiles. Tuisamoa, …

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Training in Costa Rica with former Belgium Captain

Costa Rica’s governing body, the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica has sent an open invitation to the rugby community to attend a training session today at the Liceo Franco Costarricense. Former Belgium captain Alain Gérard is to be present. The training will be directed towards strategy, players and the …

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Canada Ring in Changes Against USA

Canadian Head Coach Kieran Crowley has rolled out the changes as his side prepares to take on the USA in the 5th/6th place match at the Pacific Nations Cup finals tomorrow in British Columbia. Crowley has made 12 changes to his lineup that finished in last place with an 0-3 …

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USA Names Strong Side to Face Canada

Any doubts about what kind of roster the USA Eagles would announce, to face Canada, were erased as the US has put forth a side intent on winning against their rivals to the North. After putting out two strong lineups in their opening two matches of the Pacific Nations Cup, …

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Berchesi stars as Uruguay defeat Argentina XV

Los Teros gave their home supporters a fond farewell this afternoon in Montevideo. The Uruguayan national men’s rugby team completed a 30-26 win over neighbors Argentina in what was the final home fixture before departing for the Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine can now name his squad …

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US Men’s Collegiate All-American Teams Named

USA Rugby has announced their 2014/2015 Men’s Collegiate All-American sides. The sides are highlighted with an array of young talent from the United States. As college rugby in the USA continues to improve, more and more collegiate players are moving on to play at the international level. The All Americans are …

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The Straight Feed – 50 Days Out

We are now 50 days out from the World Cup. Ok, technically yesterday was 50 days out, but Canada plays on the second day of the tournament. We’re getting close. Very close. The Pacific Nations Cup is all but over, and the team for England is due to be named …

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Matías Orlando to captain Argentina against Uruguay

The Argentina XV’s Coached Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have confirmed the starting lineup and replacements for Saturday’s international against Uruguay. The teams will meet at the national Uruguayan rugby stadium, Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo with kick-off scheduled for 3:30pm local time. Captaining Argentina from outside center will be …

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Stade Français Sign former Puma

30 year old Argentine second-rower Tomás Vallejos Cinalli ahas signed a two month contract to play for the French champions. He will do so as a medical joker before and during the Rugby World Cup. Gonzalo Quesada, Stade Français’ Head Coach has acquired Vallejos Cinalli for the inititial stage of …

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Cudmore cleared for World Cup

Canada has received a major boost ahead of their final World Cup preparations as Jamie Cudmore has been given the all-clear to resume full contact training. The veteran lock had been under an injury cloud following two concussions suffered late in the season with his French club Clermont Auvergne, but …

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Uruguay name strong team for Argentina

Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has named a strong lineup for Saturday’s home international against Argentina at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. The match is to be Uruguay’s last at home before the Rugby World Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. European based professionals Mario Sagario, Agustín Ormaechea …

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Peru to host 2015 South American B Championship

A week after the Rugby World Cup 2015 final the 5th-9th ranked South American countries will gather in Lima, Peru to contest this year’s South American B Championship. The four team competition will be played at Colegio Markham de Lima. Organized by Sudamérica Rugby in conjunction with the Federación Peruana de Rugby (Peruvian Rugby …

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Colombia to host South American B U18’s

The Estadio Federico Serrano Soto Riohacha in La Guajira, Colombia has been selected in conjunction with the Federación Colombiana de Rugby  (Colombian Rugby Federation – FCR) as the host venue for the upcoming Sudamericano Juvenil B, or South American Under 18 B championship. Participating in the tournament will be Sudamérica Rugby members Peru …

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Pumas in Tears following RWC 2007 Semi Final Exit

Argentina’s history-making march to the Semi Finals of Rugby World Cup 2007 caught the imagination of the country. So much so that El Súper Clásico  between Boja Juniors and River Plate was delayed. The South Americans eliminated Scotland and Ireland in addition to completing two wins over the host nation, …

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Portugal and Hourcade’s RWC Memory

In 50 days time Argentine Head Coach Daniel Hourcade will be at the Rugby World Cup for the second time in a coaching capacity. In 2007 he was Assistant Coach to Portugal who played in their only Rugby World Cup tournament to date. Portugal were unable to win a match …

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Final PNC Pool Standings

With the trio of matches yesterday, the Pacific Nations Cup has concluded pool play. At the conclusion of pool play, the six teams were ranked #1-#6 for seeding purposes. All six teams will be in action on August 3rd during the PNC Finals Day. Samoa and Fiji will get to settle …

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Hourcade’s Squad for South Africa Reveals RWC Plans

Announced yesterday afternoon, Daniel Hourcade’s 26-man squad to travel to South Africa this Saturday offers significant insight into how his final squad for the World Cup is going to look. Names to have stood out in the performances to date have almost all been out, thereby implying their inclusion in the World Cup …

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