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Flying Fijians named for Maori test

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Former HSBC Sevens Series star Benito Masilevu will make his fifteen-a-side debut for Fiji against the New Zealand Maori in Suva on Saturday. The Brive winger is one of two uncapped players in the match day roster, with new Crusaders signing Ben Volavola named on the bench after only just …

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Bolivia Targets 2018 Odesur Games

The landlocked South American country of Bolivia is unique in being the only Spanish speaking country in the continent to not be a CONSUR member. This reality, however, is not likely to remain for much longer as moves are well underway to have Bolivia feature in international competition. Authorities are …

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USA South U19 for NACRA Championship

The USA South Panthers U19 team has made their final selections for the NACRA U19 Championships. The tournament is set to be played from July 11 – July 18 at the Omini Resort in Orlando, Florida. The tournament brings together eight U19 teams from across the NACRA region to challenge for the title. Teams scheduled to play …

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Teams set for All Blacks test in Apia

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The teams for the historic match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Manu Samoa in Apia on July 8 have been announced, with both sides opting for experience. Samoa will be captained by Ofisa Treviranus, and field an all-European based forward pack including Toulouse prop Census Johnston and recalled …

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Hands On! with Joaquín Prada

Uruguay’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup is approaching the final stages. Los Teros are currently training hard in Montevideo ahead of playing their farewell match against neighboring Argentina before leaving South America. The country’s path to the World Cup has been fascinating as well as enlightening. To better understand recent …

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Strong Showing for Negro y Azul in Cancun

The Cancun 7s have been finished for a week now, but the stories keep trickling out of the event. Held at the El Rey Polo Club, the Cancun 7s is a tournament on the rise as it pulls in a nice array of teams from multiple countries. One such team …

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Fiji name Pacific Nations Cup squad

John McKee has named a 36 man Flying Fijian squad to prepare for the match against the New Zealand Maori on July 11 and the Pacific Nations Cup. The squad has a familiar look to it but includes five uncapped players, including Waratahs flyhalf Ben Volavola, who looks set to …

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Americas European Pros for 2015/16

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Hidden behind the anticipation for the Rugby World Cup in September is the start of the new professional club season in Europe. With many teams already returning to preseason training, the majority of contracts have been wrapped up. Further signings are expected to be minimal until the end of the World …

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Italy trim World Cup training squad

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Jacques Brunel has trimmed his squad in preparation for the Rugby World Cup. 37 players will be in L’Aquila to take part in a training camp from July 12-25, before their final week-long session in Fiuggi starting on August 2. Two players, George Biagi and Simone Favaro, will not take part …

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