Russia have all but confirmed their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Head coach Lyn Jones has named a 32-man squad to prepare for this weekend’s warm-up match against Italy in San Benedetto del Tronto, with the group to then spend time training with Guinness Pro Championship club Zebre. …
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Argentine prop Cristian Bartoloni is to continue his professional career in a different country. The tight head has joined Spanish Champions VRAC from French Pro D2 club Charente. The arrival of Bartoloni comes with VRAC Quesos Entrepinares finalizing their preparations for the 2019-2010 club season. For the player it is …
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USA Eagles players are on the mend for RWC 2019. USA Rugby has confirmed that the sidelining of injured players Nick Civetta, and AJ MacGinty is temporary. Both men were injured while playing for the USA while on recent international duty. Civetta was injured in the USA’s 47-19 home win …
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The San Diego Legion have confirmed a contract extension for USA international Siaosi Mahoni. Standing 6’8″ (2.03m) and tipping the scales at around 295lbs (134kg), the giant second row is is among the largest figures in Major League Rugby. Specific terms of the contract were not disclosed. Mahoni, 22, earned …
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Head Coach Eddie Jones has named England’s 31-man roster for RWC 2019. The squad is made-up exclusively of players from the English Premiership and has a balance of 17 forwards, and 14 backs. Included in the roster is uncapped winger Ruaridh McConnochie, a player from the England 7’s team. He …
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A day after Wales were defeated by England in a RWC warm-up match the starting test fly half, Gareth Anscombe has been officially ruled out of playing in RWC 2019. The kiwi import was injured in the first half and has been confirmed to have suffered a cruciate ligament injury. …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Americas Rugby Championship, Americas Rugby Challenge The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. It will be …
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Chile overpowered Colombia in the Americas Rugby Challenge u20s on Sunday afternoon. A 44-10 victory saw Chile opening their campaign strongly in the inaugural competition taking place at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Paraguay. Chile’s fine performance came with a dream start as just two minutes in Luca …
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Paraguay hammered Mexico 73-17 in the opening round of the Americas Rugby Challenge u20s on Sunday. The lopsided victory was the ideal start for the home team in the Four Nations tournament which also involves Chile, and Colombia. The Paraguayans played some excellent rugby yet it would be Mexico who …
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The USA South Panthers took a 51-33 victory over the Cayman Islands in George Town on Saturday. Six tries for the Panthers and 21 points from the boot of captain Lucas Baistrocchi were enough to beat out the four tries scored by their hosts including 18 points from flyhalf Morgan …
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