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Sunwolves roster and coach revealed

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Andrew Durutalo and Tomás Leonardi are among 34 players who have been officially named as part of the first ever Sunwolves team to take part in Super Rugby beginning in 2016. As announced previously on Americas Rugby News, Durutalo leaves the USA Eagles 7s to take part in the competition …

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Top 5 Argentina Tries from RWC2015

A total of seventeen Pumas scored tries at Rugby World Cup 2015. Of them Juan Imhoff led the way by crossing five times while winger Santiago Cordero was next best with three. In total 27 tries were scored and World Rugby has identified the five of them which are deemed …

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World Rugby Recall Cordero’s RWC Magic

World Rugby have put together a highlights-package looking at Santiago Cordero’s performances for Argentina at Rugby World Cup 2015. The speedster left his mark on the tournament by breaking the line, crossing for tries and creating opportunities for others. Still aged just 21 Cordero has his whole career ahead of …

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World Rugby Unveil Changes to RWC Qualification

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The governing body of rugby, World Rugby has unveiled an altered qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2019 which will be held in Japan. Revealed are where the 8 qualifying countries will come from with some continental regions having advantages over others. The 8 qualifying teams will join the 12 …

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Argentina, USA Among the Winners of World Rugby Reform

Both Argentina and the USA are set to be significant benefactors from World Rugby’s announcement that the institution’s governance is to be overhauled. Argentina and Italy are to join the remaining Tier 1 unions of Australia, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales in acquiring two votes …

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Palamo to make London Welsh debut

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US Eagles World Cup centre Thretton Palamo will make his debut for London Irish in the Greene King IPA Championship tilt against Ealing Trailfinders on Saturday. The powerhouse midfielder is on a season-long loan from Aviva Premiership club Saracens after seeing limited time last season. Palamo will wear the no12 …

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Socino, Fry, Clever in Falcons team

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Juan Pablo Socino will make his Newcastle Falcons return on Saturday against Worcester Warriors after returning from his country’s World Cup semi-final efforts. The versatile midfielder played a key role in Newcastle’s survival last season as both a running threat and high percentage goal kicker. Socino played only a bit …

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