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Highlights: Uruguay vs Spain

Uruguay played for the final time in 2020. Los Teros did so against Spain in Montevideo on Friday. The match was the second of a two match series. Spain won game one, making game two a must-win for the home side. Both teams were below full-strength, but as are eyeing …

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SX10 rallies to claim World Tens title

A second half rally from SX10 saw them defeat the Ohio Aviators 21-14 in the Grand Final of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda on Saturday. The knock-out rounds brought the three-week tournament to an exciting conclusion in front of a limited but appreciative local crowd who were …

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Juan Figallo retires from rugby

Juan Figallo has retired from rugby. The 32-year-old retired from Los Pumas after RWC 2019. Injury complications have now seen him calling it a day. He retirement comes following the advise of medical specialists. Figallo played in three RWCs for Argentina. He played in ten Rugby World Cup matches and …

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Santiago Arata earns first Top 14 start for Castres

Santiago Arata will make his first start for Castres on Saturday. The ace Uruguayan sacrum-half will start against Toulouse. He has been named in the halves together with Argentine Benjamín Urdapilleta. Both players featured at RWC 2019. Arata and Urdapilleta will be joined by two others from the Americas. Canadian …

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Ciencias Sevilla sign Juan Landó from Argentina

Player recruitment in Spain continues. Ciencias Sevilla have signed Juan Landó from Argentina. The fullback joins the club from Buenos Aires club Belgrano. The 24-year-old cane play win, though he usually plays at fullback. He is noted for his speed, reading of play, and ball-carrying abilities. He is a constant …

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Preview: Uruguay vs Spain

Uruguay play host to Spain on Friday. The match is second two of a two match-series in Montevideo. Los Leones were 32-20 winners in the first match. The outcome affected rankings; Spain improved two places in the World Rankings. Uruguay’s team for game two is consistent. The only changes comes …

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South Africa to return to Rugby Championship in 2021

South Africa will return to the Rugby Championship in 2021. The 2019 World Champions pulled-out of the 2020 edition due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SA Rugby’s decision reduced the 2020 Rugby Championship to a Tri Nations tournament. The 2020 Tri Nations sees Australia hosting all matches. The Wallabies are joined …

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