The kick-Off Times for Americas Rugby Championship 2019 have been confirmed. The 2019 edition of the Pan-Americas rugby competition is to be the fourth and the last before RWC 2019. The Americas is to account for four of the twenty teams competing in Japan 2019. This is a repeat of …
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This episode features a good chat with Curry Hitchborn to talk about UBC and the pathway from college rugby to the pros. We also cover the last week of the international test window and what lies ahead for the Americas in the coming months. The ARN Podcast is available on: …
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Construction delays on the new AVEVA Stadium in Houston have resulted in the relocation of five SaberCats matches and the US Eagles test against Brazil on February 23. It had been hoped that the new purpose-built rugby venue would be open in time for the 2019 home opener on February …
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A surprise announcement arrived at midday on Monday as the 2019 Americas Rugby Championship schedule has been confirmed. The reveal comes more than a month earlier than in 2018, giving fans extra time to make travel arrangements. The most notable change to this year’s schedule is the addition of a …
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Brazil have confirmed the names of nine internationals that will travel north to participate in a Major League Rugby combine that will take place at Infinity Park beginning on October 21. Also taking part in the tournament will be players from Canada, Chile, and Uruguay. The combine will culminate in …
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The inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) was played earlier this month. In Medellín, Colombia the host nation were tournament victories, going unbeaten against Guyana, Mexico, and Paraguay. The tournament is the official ‘B’ division of the Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Starting in 2016 the ARC sees Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay, the …
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The USA is looking to the future with Agustín Pichot. The World Rugby vice-chairman and former Argentine captain has been nominated to the USA Rugby Board of Directors. USA Rugby goes on record as identifying this as a collaboration between World Rugby and USA Rugby for sustainable growth to cement …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Colombia The greatest result in the history of Colombian history took place on Saturday. Los Tucanes recorded their first ever win …
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Chile Rugby have named Pablo Lemoine as the new Head Coach of Los Cóndores. The Uruguayan takes over from New Zealander Mark Cross. As of today, August 31 Lemoine is the Head Coach of Chile’s national men’s team with Cross now in charge of the Chile XV. From Montevideo, Uruguay …
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The new logo and complete fixture list for the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge has been revealed. Four teams will play three games each between August 26 and September 1 with all matches to be played at the Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín, Colombia. Joining Los Tucanes in the tournament are Mexico, …
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