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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The full schedule for both the men and women at the upcoming Las Vegas 7s have been released. Sam Boys Stadium will host three days of HSBC Sevens Series action beginning on Friday, March 3, with the women competing as a full circuit stop for the first time. Four Americas …
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The Argentina XV have named their squad of 26 players to travel to Talcahuano to play Chile on Saturday. Four players who did not partake in the blowout win over Uruguay this past weekend have been added. Loosehead prop Franco Brarda is recalled having started against Canada in Langford, as …
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The weather took a turn for the better this week, though there was still steam rising from the scrums in Langford. With only one more game in the icy north there should be plenty more running rugby in the next three weeks. Three teams were comfortable winners, but standards across …
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