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Americas Rankings – October 07 2016

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following round two of the South American B Championship. The updated Americas Rankings – October 07 2016 see Colombia rising and Peru falling. Colombia’s 41-14 win over hosts Peru lifts Los Tucanes from 46.51 to 47.09 rankings points. With it Colombia extends its lead over Mexico …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 6

With there having no Pro D2 rugby played last weekend the players will be keen to get back onto the field in week 6. Kicking-off today will be the sixth round of France’s second division. Involved are to be a host of players from the Americas, including names to have …

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Fukofuka in Tongan squad for November

San Francisco Rush standout Bill Fukofuka has been selected to the Tongan national side for their November test series. Now returned to the Southland Stags in the Mitre 10 Cup, the 21-year-old loose forward is one of 10 uncapped players named in the 30-strong group by head coach Toutai Kefu. …

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Fiji Warriors ready for Pacific Challenge

Fiji have named their group to participate in the upcoming Americas Pacific Challenge. Former test loose forward Senirusi Seruvakula will coach the side that includes nine capped players. Former Plymouth Albion and Aix-en-Provence lock Rupeni Nasiga, a veteran of the 2011 World Cup, will captain the team with 7s and …

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Team of the Week

It’s quite a spread of players in our weekly selection, with five countries represented by players found in action around the globe. A sub-par showing by the Pumas left the door open for a couple players who have never before featured in the select side. Big wins for Mexico and …

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Super Rugby Players Feature in Argentina XV Roster

The Argentina XV coaching Staff have named a strong roster for the Americas Pacific Challenge. Diego Ternavasio and Maximiliano Bustos have gone for both youth and experience in naming their squad with 15 of the 26 players selected having appeared in the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. Super Rugby players have …

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Five Americas Officials Named on World Rugby 7s Panel

World Rugby has named referees from Argentina, Canada and the USA for 2016-2017 international 7s competition. Argentine officials Damián Schneider (pictured) and Pali De Luca will officiate in the men’s competition. They will be joined by Canadian Chris Assmus and Mike O’Brien of the USA. A second Canadian, Rose LaBrèche …

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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 Colombia Los Tucanes are a team going places. Colombia’s desire to win promotion out of the South American B Championship was on show …

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