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Germany name extended squad for November tests

Germany coach Kobus Potgieter will run the rule over 38 players in an extended group for the November test series. His charges will face an all-Americas lineup with Brazil, USA, and Chile on successive weekends starting this coming Saturday. The bulk of Germany’s test regulars are included but also 11 …

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Best of the Rest

It’s been a little while since we’ve posted a selection of some worthwhile reading from around the online rugby world. This time we’re going to take a slightly different approach. Instead of writing a summary or our thoughts below the link, we’re simply going to post an excerpt and let …

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Global Feel to Barbados World 7’s

There is a global feel to the Barbados World 7’s. Set to take place on December 9-10 there are 18 teams registered for the second edition of the event. It is to be played at Trents in St James, Barbados. Competing will be eight Women’s and ten Men’s teams. They are from the …

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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 Rugby Canada Rugby Canada officials deserve a round of applause for succeeding in selling 29,480 tickets. This was the number in attendance …

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MacGinty Helps Sale Get Past Worcester

Nine points from AJ MacGinty helped the Sale Sharks get past the Worcester Warriors. Played on Friday, the Sale Sharks completed a 24-21 victory in what was an away fixture in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. With the November Internationals officially underway the Eagles are to benefit from MacGinty. His form this …

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The Winners and Losers of RWC 2019 Match Schedule

Thursday morning’s live match schedule announcement saw some smiling while others looked at their lists wondering what to think. This was based on RWC 2019 handing out a range of demands to the twenty participants. There were some clear winners and losers. Match Days In terms of overall match days …

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NOLA Gold sign scrumhalf Holden Yungert

The New Orleans Gold now have an international halfback connection with the signing of USA Select XV scrumhalf Holden Yungert. A product of the Saint Mary’s Gaels rugby program, Yungert was named Most Valuable Player of the Men’s Division 1A College Championship in May. He will team up with new …

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