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Matt Heaton to join Rugby ATL

Matt Heaton is the latest Canadian to sign on for Major League Rugby. The 26-year-old flanker will join the expansion Rugby ATL side following the Rugby World Cup. He is the second new Canadian to join the North American professional league in the off-season following new Arrows flyhalf Will Kelly. …

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RWC Missing XV – Argentina

Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Over the next four days we will look at those left out for each of the four Americas sides and put together our XV who might then comprise a non-traveling selection. Players eligible include all those who remain active, including those …

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Samoa’s Scott Malolua ruled out of World Cup

Samoa’s Scott Malolua has been ruled out of playing at the World Cup. Having been named in the final roster for the tournament he will instead miss the tournament to injury. Malolua had been ruled out after having suffered a dislocated shoulder will playing against Australia on the weekend. Malolua …

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Aaron Mitchell re-signs with Legion

The San Diego Legion have re-signed prop Aaron Mitchell for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the 12th extension confirmed by the club during the off-season, following captain Joe Pietersen, with six newcomers announced. Mitchell was one of three tighthead props on the roster during the 2019 campaign, …

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Foreign-Born / Raised Players at RWC 2019

20 teams will compete at RWC 2019 in Japan. Of them 17 have selected players from other countries. How then did they come to qualify for the country they are representing? The following article is aimed at explaining who they are and how they qualify. It is not an opinion …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA The USA continued their strong run against Canada as they added to their undefeated streak against their northern neighbors. The …

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Americas Rankings – September 08 2019

The Americas Rankings – September 08 2019 mark the final edition of the RWC 2015-2019 cycle involving competition teams in the competition. The current edition of the rankings takes into account the USA’s 20-15 away win over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday. The match result sees the teams exchanging 0.243 …

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Eagles name squad for Rugby World Cup

USA Rugby has confirmed the 31 players who will travel to Japan for the Rugby World Cup. Blaine Scully captains the side, one of 10 returnees from RWC 2015. The Eagles were the last remaining team to declare their roster, today being the final deadline for submissions. The return of …

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USA edge Canada in North American battle

In the final match for all RWC 2019 competitors before the tournament begins the USA edged Canada to complete a 20-15 victory. The fixture was close with it genuinely being a North American classic with both teams in positions to win the encounter. Canada’s roster for RWC 2019 was confirmed …

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Billy Stewart re-signs with NOLA Gold

Billy Stewart has signed a new two-year deal with the NOLA Gold. The 25-year-old lock is the latest in a string of extensions in New Orleans, with 15 returning players now secured and three newcomers confirmed for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. It was a breakthrough season for Stewart. …

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Jaguares Sign Mateo Carreras On Long Term Deal

Los Jaguares have confirmed the signing of Mateo Carreras. The 19-year-old Argentina u20s and Sevens player is the third new recruit for the 2020 Super Rugby season following Joel Sclavi, and Bautista Pedemonte. From the northern Argentine city of Tucumán, Mateo Carreras is not related to RWC 2019 roster member …

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Match Preview: Uruguay vs Argentina XV

Uruguay’s match preparation for RWC 2019 will conclude in Montevideo on Saturday. Los Teros will play host to the Argentina XV in a non-capped international at the Estadio Charrúa. The status of the match enables there to be additional replacements than normal. Uruguay have therefore been afforded the opportunity of …

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Urdapilleta at 10 for Pumas

In the final hit-out before the World Cup Mario Ledesma has named a predominantly first-choice side to take-on Randwick in Sydney, Australia. The match will be played on Saturday, at 1:20am Argentine time. Starting in the pivotal number 10 shirt for Los Pumas will be Benjamín Urdapilleta. He will play …

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