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England coast to win over USA

The USA dropped a one-sided 39-13 result to England in the final game of the 2016 Women’s Rugby Super Series at the Regional Athletic Center on Saturday. A hat-trick to winger Lydia Thompson was the root of many woes suffered by the hosts on the way to a third defeat …

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Canada beat France, clinch Super Series title

Canada are champions of the 2016 Women’s Rugby Super Series after a third consecutive victory, defeating France by a score of 29-10 on Saturday. In defeating the Six Nations champions, Canada now have a legitimate claim to being the best team in the Northern Hemisphere, and their incredible 114-32 points …

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De Battista joins Cornish Pirates

Argentine centre Nicolás De Battista will play for the Cornish Pirates in the 2016/17 Greene King IPA Championship. The 25-year-old has signed his first professional contract with the English club on the recommendation of former Italy flyhalf Alberto Di Bernardo, a fellow Argentine who had previously sent a season in …

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England grab late win over France

England out-wrestled France in Round 2 of the Women’s Rugby Super Series, scoring on the last play to steal a 17-13 win in a hard-fought contest in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. The first half was a near-deadlock, with neither side conceding much if anything in defense and the only …

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Teams for Women’s Super Series Round 2

The Super Series continues as Round 2 kicks off in Salt Lake City on Tuesday afternoon. England and France are up first, with the latter favorites after pushing past a physical Eagles side in Round 1. The hosts USA will try their luck against a massively impressive Canadian team who …

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New Zealand Name Roster for Rio 2016

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Heavyweights New Zealand have confirmed their roster for next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Included is the well-travelled Sonny Bill Williams who is the biggest name unveiled by Sir Gordon Tietjens. Surprisingly Missing though is veteran Liam Messam. The roster features Rugby Sevens is dominated by specialists such as …

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Aviators crush Breakers in Obetz

Ohio put a stamp on their status as top dogs in the competition as they thrashed San Diego to the tune of 44-21 at Memorial Park on Sunday. It was a miserable day for the Breakers, who simply had no answer for the high velocity Aviators attack. Ohio had the …

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Canada batter England in Utah

Canada sent shockwaves reverberating through the tournament with a stunning performance that saw them wallop defending World Cup champions England by a score of 52-17 on Friday in the first round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series. A remarkable first half saw them cross for five tries in a mesmerising …

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