The Super Rugby warm-up match between the Bulls and Stormers will no longer be played in Los Angeles. The official website of the Bulls reports that it has been cancelled due to issues regarding the agreed upon transfers and logistics. The statement noted that: “Player welfare and the management thereof are …
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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 Major League Rugby in Canada Seawolves owners Adrian Balfour and Karl Harrison have confirmed that they are in advanced talks to …
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Played on Saturday and Sunday in Viña del Mar, Chile the 2018 Viña 7’s saw Uruguay and Chile qualifying for San Francisco 2018. The two South American countries will play in this year’s Rugby Sevens World Cup in Northern California. Celebrations continue for both Uruguay and Chile yet neither side …
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Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the Rugby Sevens World Cup. The two South Americans countries earned places in San Francisco 2018 today through their performances at the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. Uruguay’s 14-7 victory over Brazil in the Cup Quarter Finals was enough for Los Teros 7’s …
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Former Connacht midfielder Tadhg Leader has signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby. Murray Kinsella of The42 was the first to report the signing. Leader joins the team from the St. Louis Royals, whom he coached to a Men’s Division 3 National Championship in …
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Houston’s preseason undefeated streak has ended at just one game as CDI Premier League side UBCOB Ravens scored a 26-23 upset over their Major League Rugby hosts at Constellation Field on Saturday evening. Chilly conditions affected ball handling and also attendance, with an initial figure of 2,000 reported. It’s significantly …
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Uruguay was the best performer from the Americas on Day 1 of the 2018 Viña Sevens. Played in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar, Los Teros went undefeated with victories over Colombia, the USA and France. In addition to Uruguay, the Americas are represented by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, …
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While the big names scrap it out in the European Cup competitions, the up-and-comers will get their say in the British & Irish Cup. As we get nearer the Americas Rugby Championship a few players have already been released but there are seven in action over the weekend. Friday evening’s …
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The Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 14 and Top 14 tournaments take a break this weekend. Instead of regular league activities Round 5 of the Champions Cup will be played in Europe. Argentina, Canada and the USA are all to have players involved. The first player from the Americas to feature …
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Round 5 of the European Challenge Cup takes place this weekend. Matches are to be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. England, France, Scotland and Wales are all to host games involving players from the world over. Of those in action some are from the Americas. Below is a preview …
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