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ARC Preview – Argentina

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It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …

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Trouville injured, out of ARC

USA World Cup forward Matt Trouville will miss the Americas Rugby Championship. The Seattle Saracens captain ruptured his patellar tendon while playing for his club against the UVic Vikes in CDI Premier League action over the weekend. Recovery times following surgery are typically in the six month range, so it …

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World Rugby Launches Women’s Rankings

World Rugby has officially launched their first-ever Women’s Rankings. Using the same format as the men’s list, the new rankings are official as of February 1st. New Zealand takes the top spot in the initial rankings with France, England, Ireland, and Canada rounding out the Top 5. A total of …

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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 USA Eagles The Eagles roster for the Americas Rugby Championship is one to be analyzed in depth. Without question it is a …

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New Zealand take Wellington Crown

The Americas came away empty handed in Wellington, with all three sides failing to capture silverware in a weekend of mixed fortunes. Tournament hosts New Zealand were unstoppable as they blasted their way to a trio of victories on day two, including a classic Cup final against South Africa that …

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Eagles ARC Squad – Who’s Available When

Accompanying the announcement of the USA squad for the upcoming Americas Rugby Championship was a chart of sorts indicating the availability of each player over the course of the five games. Most of the professional players will only be present for a couple games, with the Argentina match clearly being …

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Americas Players in Top 14 Week 14

The Americas will have a contingent of players in action this weekend in Week 14 of the Top 14. The four countries from the continental region involved in Rugby World Cup 2015 are to have capped or eligible players involved in France’s elite competition this weekend. The round got underway …

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Americas Players in Pro 12 Week 13

The Americas is to have a number of players featuring in the Pro 12 this weekend. The round is to be one influenced by the Six Nations Championship. With the competition starting next weekend all teams are missing players. Canadian flier DTH van der Merwe is to start for the top …

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