The next step in the continued evolution of rugby in the Americas has been revealed. Plans are underway for the new Americas Sevens Series to potentially begin in November 2018. The Americas Sevens Series is to replace the Sudamérica Rugby Sevens explains Marcelo Rodríguez. Yet not only will it see …
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Jake Thiel is in line to make his senior sevens debut for Canada after being named in the squad to take part in the Sydney leg of the HSBC Sevens Series this weekend. The 20-year-old loose forward – whose father Jon played in three World Cups as a prop for …
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World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker has recovered from concussion suffered in the opening round of the HSBC Sevens Series to take his place in the Eagles squad for the Sydney tournament this weekend. The return of Baker is one of two changes to the squad that took …
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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 Uruguay The final hurdle for Uruguay was successfully negotiated. A week before facing Canada in Vancouver Los Teros defeated the Houston …
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The oldest rugby club in the Americas, Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) is to show Canada vs Uruguay live on a big screen on Saturday. Canada hosts Uruguay in the first of two Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifiers on January 27. The return fixture is to take place seven days later …
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The final hurdle for Uruguay was successfully negotiated. A week before facing Canada in Vancouver Los Teros defeated the Houston Sabercats in Texas on Saturday evening. The 32-24 victory has Uruguay match prepared for the vital RWC qualifying on Saturday January 27th. Los Teros fielded a side with regular players …
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The New Orleans Gold have their first match in the history books as they defeated the Capital Selects by 68-15 at Gretna Park on Saturday afternoon. Ten tries in all came from the home side with JP Eloff contributing 23 points including a nine-from-ten kicking performance from the tee. Both …
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Canada have been dealt a significant blow ahead their Americas 2 World Cup Qualifying series against Uruguay. First choice professionals Kyle Baillie and Shane O’Leary have been ruled out of the first test to be played at BC Place in Vancouver next Saturday. Baillie is still recovering from injury sustained …
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With two amateur club sides now in their rear view mirror the Houston SaberCats will take a big leap up in competition when they host the Uruguayan national team at Constellation Field on Saturday evening. It’s a big match for both sides not just in terms of visibility but for …
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It’s the final round of the pool stages in the British & Irish Cup this weekend. A half dozen Americas players will be in action on Saturday with spots in the Quarter Finals still up for grabs. Canada’s only man in action this weekend will be Justin Blanchet who will …
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