Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field has been confirmed as the venue for the Canadian leg of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series against the USA on June 24. The home of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened in September 2014 on the same site as the historic Ivor Wynne Stadium, demolished …
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Mitre is now the sponsor of Panama Rugby. The British company is providing Panama with rugby-specified equipment including headgear and shoulder pads which are to be distributed in the country’s rugby clubs. The agreement comes at what is an exciting time for Panama Rugby. The national men’s team, Los Diablos …
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The growing popularity of rugby in Brazil continues to bring positive gains for the sport and local communities. A Civil Society initiative now underway in Brazil will see HURRA! working together with the Fundação Casa, an entity responsible for seeking to resocialize juvenile offenders. HURRA! held an inaugural class at …
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The Central American nation of Belize is set to host a first ever Beach Rugby tournament. The historic event will take place in the spectacular location of the redeveloped Split, Caye Caulker. The upcoming tournament is to take place on April 22. Teams will be 5-a-side. Contact information is displayed below …
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With precious few Americas players suited up overseas and a bye week for the Jaguares, we opted for something different this week. The first all-female Team of the Week for Americas Rugby News. Of course it looks conspicuously like the Canadian women’s side, but that’s what happens when you win …
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USA Rugby has announced a multi-year partnership with world-renowned sports apparel company Adidas. The deal will see Adidas provide training and competition kit for all USA representatives sides, both in XVs and 7s. Age grade and Collegiate All-American sides are also included in the deal. The exact length of the …
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Tomás Lavanini is back training with Los Jaguares. On the eve of the team’s departure to South Africa the second-rower returned to train for the first time in 2017. Return This Month The involvement of Lavanini is a tremendous boost for Los Jaguares and also Los Pumas. The 24-year-old suffered a …
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John Moonlight vacation from the Canadian captaincy is over. The 29-year-old forward will wear the skipper’s armband for the first time since the Cape Town tournament in December as Canada prepare for the world’s most prestigious sevens tournament as the HSBC Sevens Series arrives in Hong Kong. Head Coach Damian …
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Four new members have been appointed to Rugby Canada’s Board of Directors at the governing body’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto over the weekend. Incumbent Directors Troy Myers (NS) and Gord Sneddon (ON) have completed their terms as specified in the Rugby Canada By-Laws, so too player representatives Dawn Dauphinee …
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The Houston Strikers have announced the hiring of former US Eagles Assistant Coach Justin Fitzpatrick as their Head Coach for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. Currently Director of Rugby at Seattle Saracens, Fitzpatrick will head south after four years in charge. In doing so he leaves behind an established …
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