The penultimate rounds of the French second division is here. Many teams are playing for the right to earn a place in the Top 14 next season. Others are fighting for their survival or simply planning for next season and looking to be more competitive. The Pro D2 has been …
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In an unprecedented move World Rugby have agreed that the controversial World Cup qualifying match between Belgium and Spain that took place on March 18 in Brussels should be replayed. The governing body issued a statement on Thursday afternoon implying that Spain’s request for a change in match officials prior …
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Brazil is ready for the South American u20’s. Getting underway in Asunción, Paraguay on Sunday, Brazil will take on the home side in their first of three matches in the 2018 competition. After facing Paraguay Brazil will play their second match against Chile three days later. The demanding schedule then …
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The Career of Juan Martín Hernández has come to an end. It has left a legacy which will be clear for generations to come. The ability and playing style of El Mago placed him among the Great Pumas. Yet off the field he was a humble man, one underlining rugby’s …
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Last week we were flush with candidates but a week later and Europe has given us little to work with. The Jaguares also had the week off which left us with only one Super Rugby player to look at. Thankfully domestic rugby is in the swing of things and provides …
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It’s now more than 20 months since the last game of PRO Rugby. Less than three weeks from now a new professional competition starts in the USA. Major League Rugby arrives with less games in its inaugural season but two more teams and five new States. Roughly a third of …
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A retirement call is coming from a World Class Puma on Wednesday. At a special press conference, Juan Martín Hernández is to make the announcement, ending his professional career. Details of Hernández’ sudden retirement have already been published by Midi Olympique. The French publication has retained a tight bond with …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship An overhaul has taken place for the 2018 RAN Championship. The new-look competition sees three divisions …
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European club rugby will have a new champion this year. Reigning champions, Saracens fell to a 30-19 defeat against Leinster in Dublin on Sunday. The match involved four players from the Americas for the visiting club from England. Among those from the Americas were Argentina’s Juan Figallo and Marcelo Bosch. …
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The scandal that has rocked Rugby Europe’s RWC 2019 qualifiers has all five participants involved. Romania’s place at RWC 2019 is assured of being taken away from them due to the country having breached player eligibility laws. Prior to the revelation of Sione Faka’osilea having played Rugby Sevens for Tonga there …
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