Uruguay are above expectations for 2019. The results achieved on the field conclusively point to progress and they are actively seeing Los Teros being reevaluated as a Tier 2 side in terms of both actual and official status. The URU have been highly strategic in their use of test matches. …
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With so many games over the past week it’s been difficult to check out all the action but we’ve just about made it in time for another crazy weekend. Major League Rugby, June tests, the Nations Cup, the u20 World Championship… there’s no time for rest when there’s so much …
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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 USA The USA Eagles were the best performers from the Americas in week one of the June Internationals. A comprehensive 62-13 …
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Uruguay defeated the Argentina XV this afternoon to win back-to-back Nations Cup titles. Uruguay’s 26-20 victory was a determined effort and sees the northern county of the Rio de la Plata successfully defending their Nations Cup title. The extent of the significance of the triumph cannot be overlooked. Less than …
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The final fixture of the 2018 Nations Cup will determine the champion. Both hosts Uruguay and the Argentina XV won both of their prior matches, thereby setting-up a winner-takes-all final. Uruguay started their campaign very well. A 29-10 win over the Fiji Warriors showcased the dramatic improvement of both the skills …
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Uruguay made it two wins from two matches in the Nations Cup on Wednesday, downing Emerging Italy. The 23-19 victory saw Los Teros in control throughout the second half. Having previously defeated the Fiji Warriors it means Sunday’s match against the Argentina XV is now a tournament final. Uruguay are …
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The Argentina XV played their best rugby of 2018, crushing the Fiji Warriors 75-15 in Montevideo on Wednesday. The result keeps the Fiji Warriors winless after two rounds of the Nations Cup. The Argentina XV were in form control from start to finish. A staggering 11 tries were scored with …
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Uruguay downed Emerging Italy in the Nations Cup earlier today. The 23-19 win was the second straight victory for Los Teros, the hosts of the World Rugby organized tournament. Emerging Italy came off a late defeat against the Argentina XV. They were looking to go one better in Montevideo today. …
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The Argentina XV crushed the Fiji Warriors today in the Nations Cup. The 75-15 victory saw the Argentina XV putting in the best performance of the year, and was vastly improved to that from Saturday against Emerging Italy. At Carrasco Polo club in Montevideo today the Argentina XV ran in …
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This past week didn’t quite follow the recent trend. Three Major League Rugby matches yielded few eligible contenders with the standard of rugby noticeably lower than in previous weeks. The first round of the Nations Cup was played in dreadful conditions but Uruguay still managed to impress with a convincing …
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