The Argentina XV outclassed Canada ‘A’ by a score of 56-29 at the Estadio Charrúa in the first round of the Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday. An incredible four try performance from Benjamín Macome led the way, with six conversions and the guidance of Juan Cruz Gonzalez ensuring the Argentine …
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The search for a new Canadian 7s coach is over. Rugby Canada today confirmed rumors that Damian McGrath would be taking over the program for the foreseeable future. It’s intended that the 57-year-old will head up the side through to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, though his immediate contract …
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The opening round of the Americas Pacific Challenge is upon us, and the teams have been named for tomorrow’s fixtures. All matches will be played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. As of the time of writing there is no free-to-air live stream for the first round, but South American …
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Week 8 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, …
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Bedford Blues host Rotherham Titans at Goldington Road in the only Friday match of the Greene King IPA Championship this week. Canadian flanker Justin Blanchet is again on the blindside for the Blues in his fourth start of the season. Ciaran Hearn will be the only Americas player on duty …
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Two North American props battled it out on Wednesday in Week 8 of the Mitre 10 Cup. US Eagles rep Chris Baumann and Canadian international Jake Ilnicki were at tighthead for Wellington and Manawatu respectively as the Turbos took the spoils at home 50-28. Baumann suffered a head knock during …
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A host of players from the Americas are to play in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. Week 6 of the English league will have some interesting battles at both ends of the ladder. Friday’s one match will see Bath at home to the Sale Sharks. When considering their performances in …
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Week 6 of the Guinness Pro 12 will take place this weekend. It will have a three-three split of Friday and Saturday matches and there are to be a host of players from the Americas involved. Tonight in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh will welcome Benetton Treviso. Former Canadian Head Coach Kieran …
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There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following round two of the South American B Championship. The updated Americas Rankings – October 07 2016 see Colombia rising and Peru falling. Colombia’s 41-14 win over hosts Peru lifts Los Tucanes from 46.51 to 47.09 rankings points. With it Colombia extends its lead over Mexico …
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Argentina XV have named their lineup to face Canada ‘A’ on Saturday. The official ‘A’ sides of the two countries will meet in the opening round of the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo, Uruguay. Third choice Pumas scrum-half Felipe Ezcurra has been named captain. He is to be joined by …
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