Americas Rugby News
April 8, 2025
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Peñarol got the job done in Tucumán on Monday. The Uruguayans were 21-16 away winners over Los Tarucas. The tight contest was only decided with the full-time whistle; Los Tarucas had several try scoring opportunities in the final minutes. MATCH NOTES Early tries to Felipe Etcheverry and Santiago Civetta had …
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Americas Rugby News
April 7, 2025
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Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles longlist ahead of the international season. This year that includes World Cup qualifiers that will begin during the Pacific Nations Cup in August. On the list of 72 names are 21 players who have yet to appear in test rugby for the …
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Paul Tait
April 7, 2025
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Australia will host Rugby World Cup 2027. The USA will host the 2031 tournament. Which country or countries will host Rugby World Cup 2035? This article looks at the declared and potential bidders for RWC 2035. ITALY Days before the start of RWC 2023, Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) director …
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Americas Rugby News
April 6, 2025
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The New England Free Jacks looked back in championship form on Sunday afternoon, running riot in the second half to take a 43-6 victory over the visiting Miami Sharks. Paula Balekana led the way for the home side, the Fijian winger scoring three tries with flanker Jed Melvin also impressing …
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Americas Rugby News
April 6, 2025
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Argentina claimed a podium finish at the Singapore 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s recovered from a Semi Final defeat against Fiji to win the Bronze Final. Los Pumas 7’s fell 33-24 against Fiji at the Semi Final stage. The Flying Fijians outscored Argentina by five tries to four. Argentina scored first …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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The Chicago Hounds claimed victory in a full-blooded clash with the San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium on Saturday night. When the dust settled the Eastern Conference leaders stood just above their Western Conference counterparts, the final score reading 27-20 to the visitors. Noah Brown won the opening kickoff for …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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RFC Los Angeles continued their run of good form with an impressive 24-22 upset over the SaberCats in Houston on Saturday night. A still breeze made for challenging kicking conditions and while LA still managed to show off their undeniable attacking prowess, it was their defense that proved the difference …
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Paul Tait
April 5, 2025
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For the first time ever teams based in Tucumán, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay will battle it out in professional rugby. Monday’s match sees Los Tarucas at home against Peñarol in Tucumán. The inaugural clash between the teams will be the final match of the first half of Super Rugby Americas …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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NOLA’s five-game losing streak is at an end after the Gold toppled Anthem 33-19 in Charlotte on Saturday. The Carolina outfit had enough scoring opportunities to win, but some defensive lapses saw them concede four first half tries and the deficit proved insurmountable in the end. Toby Fricker was caught …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Yacare and Los Dogos played out a tense battle in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. The tension often boiled over and there were three second half yellow cards and a red card. Los Dogos were down to 13 men at one point but managed to hold on for a 24-19 away …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Old Glory earned a bonus point victory at home over the Seawolves on Saturday, the final score reading 29-12. The scoreline may have been worse for Seattle, who spent much of the game pinned in their own end and were otherwise shut down by a resolute DC defense. Rob Harley’s …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Gloucester are into the final eight of the European Challenge Cup. The English Premiership side recorded a 24-17 away win over Montpellier on Saturday. Puma Santi Carreras was involved in the play-making and scored nine points. Glocuester’s win came despite a poor start. The Cherry and Whites conceded two tries …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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A total of five tries were scored by Pumas in Saturday’s Champions Cup round-of-16 clash between Toulon and Saracens. The French Top 14 vs English Premiership showdown was beyond high-scoring; Toulon won the contest 72-42 to advance to the Quarter Finals. In what was his 150th match for Toulon, Facundo …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Argentina secured the 2025 World HSBC SVNS title on Saturday in Singapore. Los Pumas 7’s secured a spot in the Semi Finals and thereby are assured of a minimum 14 competition points. With it, Argentina will rise to 102 points, or more. This places Los Pumas 7’s out of reach …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Miami will look to shake off the rust – and a three-game losing streak – when they travel to New England on Sunday afternoon. The Sharks have had a week off to ruminate over their shortcomings, while the Free Jacks are coming off an inspirational comeback win on the road …
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Americas Rugby News
April 5, 2025
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Uruguay made history at the Singapore 7’s on Saturday. For the first time ever Los Teros 7’s defeated Australia. The South Americans won 28-5, outscoring the Australians by four tries to one. Juan González scored a double for Los Teros 7’s while Ignacio Álvarez and Valentín Vargas also touched down. …
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Americas Rugby News
April 4, 2025
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The two respective conference leaders will go head-to-head in San Diego on Saturday night. Chicago have won four in a row to move clear to the top of the East. Meanwhile the Legion’s hold on the No1 spot in the West is tenuous after their unbeaten run came to a …
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Americas Rugby News
April 4, 2025
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Two winning streaks are on the line when RFC Los Angeles arrives in Houston on Saturday evening. The visitors have turned their fortunes around with three straight wins after the slow start to the campaign. Meanwhile the SaberCats are in second place overall only by virtue of points differential, having …
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Americas Rugby News
April 4, 2025
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The two bottom teams in both the Eastern Conference and overall standings will fight it out at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. A win by Anthem wouldn’t be enough to move them up the latter, but would at least end their lengthy search for a first franchise victory. …
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Americas Rugby News
April 4, 2025
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Los Pampas declared their title ambitions. Playing at home on Friday, the Buenos Aires side were 72-14 winners over Os Cobras. Flair and execution were leading factors continuation to the result. The thunderous victory gives the Argentine team maximum competition points while seeding Os Cobras remaining firmly at the bottom …
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