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Scottish speed burns Eagles in Cape Town

Two tries from Scotland’s wingers contributed to 17 unanswered first half points and saw the USA falling 24-14 to their lower-ranked opponent in Cape Town on Friday. The pace of the Scottish backline caused major headaches and by the time the Eagles found the scoreboard it was too late. Staunch …

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Eagles pass Samoa test to open WXV account

The USA overcame a passionate challenge from Samoa to open their WXV account with a 36-26 victory in Stellenbosch on Saturday. Though entering eight spots below the Eagles in 15th place, the Manusina held the lead until just before halftime and were the better side in the final quarter. Indeed …

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Fiji blitz Colombia in WXV opener

Fiji outclassed Colombia in the historic opening match of the inaugural WXV tournament on Friday. An 11-try blitz saw the Pacific Island nation cruise to a 67-13 victory at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Coming into the match the Fijians were ranked just six spots above Colombia at 19th in …

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England overwhelm Canada at Sandy Park

England came away 50-24 winners over Canada at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon. Inaccuracy at the lineout and several turnovers in possession proved costly, and the home side showed their class out wide against an inexperienced Canadian backline as the Red Roses scored eight tries against four. It was a …

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Chile Loud on World Cup debut

Chile’s debut appearance at a Rugby World Cup has come and gone. Los Cóndores debuted against Japan on Sunday. The match marked the official start of international competition between the South American and Asian teams. Before the match got underway the teams sung the national anthems. The Canción Nacional de …

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Miami Sharks sign Cheetahs flanker Roelof Smit

The Miami Sharks have revealed their second official signing ahead of their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. South African flanker Roelof Smit will make the move from the Currie Cup, following Pumas scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli to the south of Florida. Smit, 30, represented South Africa at the 2013 World Rugby …

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Dogos defeat Pampas in thrilling SRA Semi Final

Argentina’s two professional rugby teams put on a thrilling match in Córdoba on Friday. The second Super Rugby Americas 2023 Semi Final was close. Ultimately, Los Dogos came through. The 27-16 win sees the Córdoba side setting up an Argentine-Uruguayan showdown. Peñarol were 30-17 winners over Yacare in the first …

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