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Draw confirmed for pivotal Paris Sevens

The 2018-2019 HSBC Sevens Series comes to a close in Paris this weekend. With all four automatic qualification tickets for the Olympics now claimed, there are two major questions to be answered: 1) Who will win the overall series title? and 2) Who will be relegated from core status? The …

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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 USA Men’s Eagles Sevens The Men’s Eagles have qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games. Their opening day at the London Sevens …

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Stephen Tomasin named to London Dream Team

US Eagles standout Stephen Tomasin has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the London Sevens. The hooker scored two tries in the tournament but has been recognized for his all-around contributions. His efforts as a link player on offense and a tireless defender helped the USA to …

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Seawolves settle for draw against Warriors

A late penalty goal from Brock Staller gave the Seattle Seawolves a hard-earned 27-all draw against the Utah Warriors on Sunday evening. The Starfire faithful were left to wonder which Seawolves side will show up next week as they appeared to go through several mood swings throughout the match. It …

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Mieres shines as Arrows sail past Raptors

The Toronto Arrows made up for their earlier loss at Glendale and then some as they sailed past the Raptors by 40-12 at Lamport Stadium on Sunday. Two tries from fullback Gastón Mieres led the way, the Uruguayan export inspiring his team with several scything runs from the back. It …

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Americas Rankings – May 26 2019

The May 26 2019 edition of the Americas Rankings takes into account the final round of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A, the South American Championship. Played on Saturday were three matches yet only one counts towards rankings. In Belo Horizonte last year’s champions, Brazil played host to the Argentina XV. …

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USA qualify for Olympics at London Sevens

The Men’s Eagles are headed back to the Olympics. A perfect opening day at the London Sevens earned a spot in the Quarter Finals for the USA and with it a guaranteed place among the top four finishers on the overall 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series table. The distinction is accompanied …

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