The USA held on to secure a thrilling 21-17 victory over Portugal in Coimbra on Saturday. A late try combined with a desperate defensive stand with time up on the clock sealed the result and gave the Eagles a perfect start to their European tour. Both teams looked to establish …
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The USA begin their tour in Coimbra on Saturday, when they take on Portugal, the team that ultimately knocked the Eagles out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers two years ago. Os Lobos enjoyed their experience in France last fall but both sides are now in the process of rebuilding with …
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Portugal have named Samuel Marques in their 42-man squad to prepare for their upcoming tests against the USA and Scotland. The goal-kicking scrumhalf was one of the key architects for Os Lobos during the 2023 World Cup qualification series that left the Eagles out in the cold. Despite fast approaching …
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Four players are set to make their USA test debuts in November after being included on a 30-man traveling roster. The Eagles will start their end-of-year tour in Portugal on November 9, followed by Tonga in France on November 16, and finally Spain on November 23. Mark O’Keeffe earns his …
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World Rugby has confirmed the complete appointments of match officials for the the November 2024 Internationals. Argentina’s Damián Schneider is the one Americas official who will take charge of a match. Schneider will officiate France vs Japan in Paris. Saturday, November 09 Hong Kong vs Brazil Referee: Reuben Keane …
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Canada and the USA will both be traveling to Europe in November with a three-test tour for each in the works. The end-of-year series will close what has been a more complete calendar for both sides after a comparatively sparse 2023. Each side is guaranteed six tests in addition to …
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Uruguayan rugby fans had a weekend to remember at the expense of Chile. Peñarol were winners over Selknam in the Super Rugby Americas match in Santiago while Los Teros 7’s were crowned champions in the home leg of the Challenge Series Sevens in Montevideo. Uruguay dominated Hong Kong in the …
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World Rugby has allocated the 2024 U20 Trophy to Scotland. This comes with controversy after Scotland was relegated from the U20 Championship to the U20 Trophy and remains in the competition but did not compete in regional qualifiers. Scotland did not have a good 2023 U20 Trophy campaign in Kenya. …
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Daniel Hourcade is now the Consultant of Portugal. The former Head Coach of Argentina takes up the position until July. This means that the man who coached Argentina to the Semi Finals of Rugby World Cup 2015 will drive Portugal during the Rugby Europe Championship and the July Internationals. Portugal …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Argentina Crowned Champions in Cape Town Argentina are on top of the sevens world after a dominant Cup Final victory in Cape Town over …
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