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Americas Rankings – November 21, 2021

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Brazil, …

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Test Match Preview – Italy vs Uruguay

The 2021 November Internationals will conclude for Italy and Uruguay on Saturday. Their match-up is a special one; the teams will meet at RWC 2023 in France. This weekend’s match will give the players, staff and supporters a unique preview into what is a rare fixture. Italy are a team …

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Italy add five to prepare for Uruguay test

Kieran Crowley has called up five players from Italy ‘A’ to his senior squad as they prepare for this weekend’s test against Uruguay. The Azzurri were well beaten by Argentina in Treviso on Saturday and are looking to rebound at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma. World Cup loose forward Braam …

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Uruguay fly in senior players for Italy test

Uruguay will be close to full-strength for their final match of 2021. Los Teros take-on Italy to conclude what has been a busy, and highly successful, year. The South Americans face Italy in a much-awaited test match. They do so with senior players Mateo Sanguinetti, Manuel Leindekar, Germán Kessler, and …

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South American historic feats unnoticed by World Rugby

South American rugby coaches made history in 2021. First, Esteban Meneses coached Uruguay to Americas 1. The Argentine made history as a North American country was unable to qualify for a Rugby World Cup as Americas 1 for the first time. Second, Chile are closer than ever to participating in …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Golden Brazil seal spot in 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup Brazil won the 2021 South American Sevens. The tournament …

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Americas Rankings – November 14, 2021

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Argentina …

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Uruguay fall short against Italy ‘A’

Italy ‘A’ were 31-13 winners over Uruguay today. The non-capped international was the first of two occasions wherein Uruguay take-on Italy prior to their RWC 2023 meeting. Uruguay rotated heavily for the match today and the home side put on a strong performance to complete a convincing victory. Italy ‘A’ …

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