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Canada end World Cup campaign on a high

Canada brought the curtains down on their 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign on a winning note as they defeated Australia by a comfortable score of 43-12 at Queen’s University in Belfast on Saturday afternoon. Two early scores from Australia put some doubt in the heavily-favored Canadians, but the final …

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The Rugby Championship in Numbers

Los Pumas are presently en route to Johannesburg. The Argentine national side will face South Africa in the opening round of the 2017 Rugby Championship next Saturday. It will be the second match following the opener in Sydney, Australia earlier in the day as the Wallabies host New Zealand. Below …

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Petti named in Super Rugby Team of the Season

Jaguares lock Guido Petti has been named in the official SANZAAR Super Rugby Team of the Season. The 22-year-old is the only Argentine player in the team, selected based on Opta Statistics over the course of the 15-game regular season. Three players each have come from New Zealand’s Hurricanes and …

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Foreign-born Players in 2017 Rugby Championship

Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Rugby Championship roster. Included will be where they were born and how …

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Australia trims Rugby Championship squad

Australia coach Michael Cheika has refined his Rugby Championship squad, cutting his training group down to 34 players for the SANZAAR tournament. A number of injuries have forced his hand somewhat while others have received the axe after being named in the original group, most notably Brumbies lock Sam Carter. …

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New Zealand Against Japan Joining Rugby Championship

New Zealand is against Japan joining the Rugby Championship. Weeks after World Rugby Vice Chairman, Agustín Pichot requested Japan’s inclusion, New Zealand Rugby’s chief executive Steve Tew has said no. Tew firmly believes that in order to join the Rugby Championship Japan must focus on turning the Sunwolves into a much …

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Cubelli Signs with UAR

Tomás Cubelli has signed with the UAR. The 28-year-old returns to Argentina after two seasons playing Super Rugby for Australian side the Brumbies. His deal with the UAR is until the end of 2019, making him fully available for Los Pumas and Los Jaguares. For Cubelli it is both a …

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Wallabies Dump Cooper from Rugby Championship

Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has dumped Quade Cooper from the Rugby Championship. The Queensland Reds flyhalf was the notable omission from the 38-man roster named by Cheika. The non-selection of Cooper marks the first time since 2013 that he has been left out when fit. The previous occasion was …

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