Changes are set to hit International Rugby like a hurricane. Canada, USA, Uruguay and Chile are among those set to miss out in the new International Competition. The arrangement will see SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby beginning a new international competition that will begin in 2026. The new competition will …
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Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
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Mackenzie Carson will soon be a dual-international. The 24-year-old front rower from Abbotsford, BC, will trade the Maple Leafs for the Red Roses when she starts for England against Scotland on Saturday. She makes the switch using the Union Transfer regulation, qualifying through her English mother. A standout for UBC …
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In a reoccurring push from rugby’s traditional elites, World Rugby is planning to push ahead with an inter-hemispheric competition every two years. What was once presented as the Nations Championship is back as a World League. Writing for the Telegraph, Gavin Mairs notes that the competition, to be held every …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Chile Take Monumental Leap to the Future Chile Rugby confirmed that more than $900 million Chilean Pesos will be invested in …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Jamaica out to break Gibraltar Jamaica will play a test match in March in Europe. In what will be the third …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Uruguay With an Eye on Pool A Round one of the 2023 Six Nations saw two of Italy’s World Cup opponents …
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A pair of American forwards will be part of international squads in Europe this weekend. Tighthead prop Roman Salanoa has been called up to Ireland’s Six Nations training squad, while hooker Robert Irimescu has been named on the bench to make his test debut for Romania against Poland on Saturday. …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving the Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Women’s Eagles Continue Fine Sevens Form Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens …
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Dark clouds surround the playing future of Italian bright spark Iván Nemer. The Argentine prop fit in well at Benetton and quickly earned a call-up to the test team. His name was not on the recent Italian roster announcement for the 2023 Six Nations with the reason now known. As …
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