On Saturday the USA Eagles played their first of two home internationals this month, taking on Italy in San José, California. The close battle ended in a disappointing 24-20 loss to the Azzurri, seen by many as a missed opportunity to defeat a Tier 1 side short of their best players. The …
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Argentina hosted France in the first of two test matches between the countries on Sunday evening. Played in the northern city of Tucumán the home side completed a 30-19 victory, doing so by three tries to one. Second-rower, Guido Petti (pictured) scored the try of the night. The fixture was …
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Los Pumas utility back Juan Martín Hernández is out for two weeks, meaning he will play no part in the second test match against France this coming Saturday in Tucumán. Having started at inside center, Hernández was forced off injured in the 21st minute. His place was taken by Santiago …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada XVs Having come unstuck against Japan one week earlier Canada turned things around in style to annihilate Russia in Calgary on Saturday. …
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There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 19 2016 see rises and falls for a number of countries. Argentina’s 30-19 win over France sees Argentina obtaining a slight gain to rise from 82.59 to a new ranking of 82.87 points. …
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Argentina overcame France in Tucumán this evening, winning the opening test match of what is a two-match series. The South Americans were made to work hard for the win with France causing plenty of problems, especially in the forwards. France’s makeshift selection was not expected to win in Argentina but, …
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Italy held on for a narrow 24-20 win over the USA in a feisty clash at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. The first of two home tests for the USA this June, the Eagles failed to overturn a vulnerable Italian side that could have been a scalp for …
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Canada had little difficulty getting past the visiting Russian side as they dominated the scoreboard with a final tally of 46-21. While head coach Mark Anscombe will not be pleased to concede 21 points to a team that lacked any real creativity on attack, he will also note that two …
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Paul Jedrasiak is to join France for the second test against Los Pumas in Tucumán. The Clermont Auvergne second-rower is being flown in from France as cover for Toulouse’s Yoann Maestri who is appearing increasingly unlikely to be fit to play at all in Argentina. The 23 year old Jedrasiak …
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At home in Bucharest this afternoon Romania saw off the Argentina XV to win the 2016 Nations Cup title. The battle was won up front with Romania’s pack proving the South Americans with all kinds of problems. The Oaks 20-8 victory means Romania completing a perfect campaign. The Felipe Contepomi coached …
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