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Americas Rankings – April 15 2018

The Americas Rankings return with the April 15 2018 edition. The rankings have been updated following the opening match of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition. The tournament runs from April through July. Involved are nine competitors, eight of which are RAN members with the USA South Panthers …

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South American u20’s Round Three Results

The 2018 South American u20’s concluded today. The round three results saw Uruguay crowned champion, thereby retaining their title. Los Teritos went through the tournament unbeaten. Backing-up from earlier wins over Colombia and Paraguay, Uruguay secured the title by defeating Chile 41-7 today. Both Brazil and Paraguay were also round …

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Pro D2 – Final Round Preview

The regular season of the Pro D2 ends this weekend. The final round has all 16 teams taking to the field at the same time. With eight matches played together no team can know precisely what they require to potentially reach the play-off’s or even avoid relegation. All eight matches are …

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Top 14 – Week 24 Preview

The business end of the Top 14 season sees clubs with calculators in hand. Places in the Top 14 play-off’s remain wide open while the rush to avoid relegation is far from over. Also on the line are places in next season’s European Champions Cup. Against this backdrop there will …

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South American u20’s Round Two Results

Round two of the 2018 South American u20’s took place today. Taking to the field in Asunción, Paraguay were six teams, two of whom backed-up from their wins in round one to win again for a second time. The first match of the day saw northern South American countries Colombia …

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Cubelli Boost for Argentina XV

A 26-man Argentina XV roster has been named for upcoming international activities. The squad is boosted by the presence of Tomás Cubelli, a player sidelined through injury since September. The Argentina XV will train together in Buenos Aires in a three day camp next week. The training is to prepare …

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Up and Under

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 Robert Paylor The sophomore lock for the UCal Golden Bears suffered a catastrophic neck injury while playing in the Collegiate Nationanal …

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South American u20’s Round One Results

Round One of the 2018 South American u20’s produced some noteworthy results. Coming out with wins were Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. Their respective victories came against Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. Taking place at the Estadio Héroes de Curupayti in Asunción, Paraguay there were two lopsided matches and one which went …

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Japan return to Sevens Series Core status

Japan’s on again, off again status as an HSBC Sevens Series Core team will continue as they emerged victorious in the qualifying draw of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. The 2018-19 circuit will mark the third time they have been part of the core group since first achieving promotion …

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Chile advance to Qualifier Semi Finals

Chile’s hopes of achieving core status on the HSBC Sevens Series are still alive after they defeated Hong Kong 24-12 at the Qualifier event in Hong Kong. Two tries from Benjamín de Vidts led the way with singles coming from Rodrigo Fernández and Francisco Metuaze. Earlier in the day the …

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