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Greenshields, Kelter named to Dubai Dream Team

Canadian flyer Julia Greenshields and USA playmaker Alev Kelter have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Dubai 7s. Greenshields was rewarded for her attacking style that netted seven tries in the tournament, good enough for second overall. Kelter landed seven conversions including the game-winner against New …

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Major League Rugby unveils 2018 Schedule

Major League Rugby just got a little more real. With 2018 just around the corner the newest professional rugby competition in the USA has lifted the lid on their schedule for their inaugural season. Seven teams will play eight games each over the course of ten weeks in the regular …

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Americas teams struggle in Dubai

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for the three men’s teams in the first round of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. Argentina, Canada, and the USA each came away with losing records. Not only did the trio fail to make the Cup Quarter Finals, all three lost their second match …

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USA beat New Zealand, earn Silver in Dubai

It was a good start for the two Americas women’s teams at the Dubai 7s. Both Canada and the USA reached the Semi Finals. Though both ultimately fell short of an overall title, undoubtedly the highlight of Day Two was the USA’s upset of defending World Champions New Zealand in …

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Team of the Week

The 2017 November Internationals were historic for the Americas. For the first time six countries toured with matches taking place in Africa, Asia and Europe. The level of competition was, by and large, successful as all teams won at least one match. The pick of the players from the final …

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Top 14 – Week 12 Preview

Week 12 of the Top 14 takes place this weekend in France. A full round of seven matches will see interesting battles occurring. Involved are to be a host of players from the Americas. A number of this weekend’s fixtures as to be derbies. This is true of Toulouse vs Castres. …

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Aviva Premiership – Round 10 Preview

The November Internationals have finished for all but Wales and South Africa. In England this sees a firm return of attention to the domestic game. In round 10 of the Aviva Premiership there are to be a host of players from the Americas involved. Round 10 kicks-off on Friday with …

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Guinness Pro 14 – Week 10 Preview

Week 10 of the Guinness Pro 14 starts today. This round sees three matches being played on Friday and four on Saturday. Despite Wales having a home test match against South Africa the Guinness Pro 14 will have a full round. Teams from both Wales and South Africa will play …

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Perfect start for Canada on Dubai Day One

Canada has started their Dubai Sevens tournament in the best possible way, going undefeated in their three pool matches as they topped Pool C. They defeated Spain, Ireland, and Fiji and conceded only two tries, both to Fiji. Canada will now play France in the fourth Cup Quarter Final on …

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Isles returns for Sevens Series Opener

Carlin Isles returns to the Eagles Sevens roster just in time for the first event of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. The speedster has struggled with injury for the past two seasons, playing only two stops on last year’s circuit and missing half of the 2015-16 season. His return gives …

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