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Baker back for Eagles in Sydney

World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker has recovered from concussion suffered in the opening round of the HSBC Sevens Series to take his place in the Eagles squad for the Sydney tournament this weekend. The return of Baker is one of two changes to the squad that took …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Uruguay The final hurdle for Uruguay was successfully negotiated. A week before facing Canada in Vancouver Los Teros defeated the Houston …

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Uruguay eye Canada after defeating Houston Sabercats

The final hurdle for Uruguay was successfully negotiated. A week before facing Canada in Vancouver Los Teros defeated the Houston Sabercats in Texas on Saturday evening. The 32-24 victory has Uruguay match prepared for the vital RWC qualifying on Saturday January 27th. Los Teros fielded a side with regular players …

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British & Irish Cup – Round 6 Preview

It’s the final round of the pool stages in the British & Irish Cup this weekend. A half dozen Americas players will be in action on Saturday with spots in the Quarter Finals still up for grabs. Canada’s only man in action this weekend will be Justin Blanchet who will …

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Challenge Cup – Round 6 Preview

The sixth and final round of the Challenge Cup pool stages takes places this weekend. The round will confirm the Quarter Finals play-off’s for the 2017-2018 competition. The opening match of the round will be Gloucester hosting Pau. The Trinidad & Tobago born Steffon Armitage starts in the back-row while Ignacio …

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Champions Cup – Round 6 Preview

This weekend marks the final round of the pool stage for the European Champions Cup. It is to confirm which eight clubs are to be the Quarter Finalists. Taking to the field in matches are to be a number of players from the Americas. Below is a preview of those …

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