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Argentina qualify for Las Vegas 7s

Brazil may have won the title at the Women’s Sudamérica 7s in Córdoba, but it’s Argentina who have claimed the biggest prize. Despite losing 31-12 to the champions, in reaching the final Argentina’s women have qualified as the 12th team at the Las Vegas stop of the HSBC Sevens Series …

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ARC 2017: Chile vs Argentina XV – Full Match

The Argentina XV continued their winning ways, downing Chile on Saturday. The result of the round three fixture of the Americas Rugby Championship sees the reigning champions tied at the top with the USA. Playing in the summer heat of Talcahuano, the Argentina XV did not produce their finest rugby. A …

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Americas Rankings – February 19 2017

Week 2 of the Americas Rugby Championship has impacted the Americas Rankings. While there have been no positional changes within the rankings there have been alterations in the world rankings. Canada’s record loss at home to the USA means they fall from 64.29 points to 62.15. The lost points have …

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Argentina XV trample Chile in Talcahuano sun

The Argentina XV made it tough on themselves at times but still had no trouble trampling hosts Chile by a score of 45-10 at the Estadio CAP in Talcahuano on Saturday. Perfect sunny conditions with only a slight ocean breeze seemed to be a recipe for running rugby, but conservative …

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ARC Predictions – Round 3

Two rounds down and we’re starting to head into treacherous waters. Round Two was an easy one, almost everyone got their picks right though the scores varied wildly. Derek Sagehorn returned with a bang, sporting a perfect 3-0 record and correctly prognosticating the 21-point win by Canada over Chile. Not to …

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Match Preview – Chile vs Argentina XV

The Argentina XV take their traveling road show from the shores of the Atlantic to the Pacific when they take on Chile in scenic Talcahuano, part of Greater Concepción. Having skipped past Canada and Uruguay with ease the Argentines have stretched their unbeaten record to seven matches in the Americas Rugby …

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Americas Weekend Guide – Top 14 Week 18

There are no Six Nations matches this weekend in Europe. There is, however, a complete round of play in France. Week 18 of the Top 14 will see representation from the Americas. First up the surprise package of the season, La Rochelle have home advantage. The club currently lead the …

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Larenas Captains New-Look Chile against Argentina

José Ignacio Larenas is to captain a new-Look Chile against Argentina. The Universidad mid-fielder will lead the team with Benjamin Soto playing No 8. Chile will host the Argentina XV in Santiago on Saturday. Head Coach Bernard Charreyre is missing. Instead the team has been prepared this week by Mark …

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Cappiello captains Argentina XV against Chile

Juan Cappiello will captain the Argentina XV in their third-round Americas Rugby Championship match against Chile on Saturday. Regular skipper Lautaro Bavaro will start on the bench in Talcahuano after playing all 80 minutes in each of the opening two fixtures against Canada and Uruguay. Head coach Felipe Contepomi has …

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