The 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship kicks-off today in Argentina. The host nation will become the third country, after France and Italy, to host the U20 Championship twice. Argentina previously played host to the event in 2010. Argentina will open against western British side Wales. The Welsh have named …
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A strong crowd at Cardinal Stadium were treated to an entertaining though one-sided match on Monday evening. The Memorial Day fixture saw Scotland’s under-20 side dominate hosts Old Glory DC by a score of 70-7. It was a friendly arranged following the investment by Scottish Rugby in the Major League …
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The Head Coach of Los Pumitas, José Pellicena, has confirmed a 28-man roster for the Junior World Championship. Taking place next month in Rosario, and Santa Fé, Argentina will have home advantage against the world’s best at the junior level. Pellicena has named seven returning players. They are Juan Pablo …
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Ignacio Calles has extended his contract with Pau. Under his new deal the Argentine loose head prop will remain at the Top 14 club for a further two seasons, until 2021. Calles arrived at Pau in 2016, joining the Espoirs (academy). During his time he has been utilized both at …
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Toronto Arrows winger Avery Oitomen is set to take his talents to the international stage when Canada faces off against the USA in June for a spot in the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Oitomen is one of four players attached to professional clubs in an impressive list of 32 that …
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Argentina’s next-of-XV, the Argentina XV were big winners today as they beat Los Pumitas in a high-scoring match in Córdoba. Played at Palermo Bajo the Argentina XV came out on top 59-31. The win came after an evenly fought opening half. The Argentina XV were leading 21-19 at the interval, …
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The Pacific Pride is officially back. On Wednesday a joint release from Rugby Canada and the BC Rugby Union confirmed that the senior academy program would again compete in the top division of BC rugby, the CDI Premier League, beginning in the 2019-2020 season. Originally conceived as a u20 side …
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Less than two months out from hosting the 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship Los Pumitas have made history. Argentina’s u20’s claimed a famous away win over South Africa u20s this morning, doing so 34-33 in Stellenbosch. The match rounded off Los Pumitas’ three match tour of South Africa, giving …
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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 Turks & Caicos This weekend saw some highly competitive matches around the world. In England it was Newcastle vs Leicester, in …
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In a tough battle Los Pumitas overcame Georgia 32-26 today in South Africa. The match was the second of three fixtures in their tour to South Africa. The opening game saw a comprehensive victory during the week over the Namibia XV. Scoring tries for the José Pellicena coached side were winger …
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