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Brazil To Face Barbarians in São Paulo

Brazil will face the Barbarians in a home international in November. Confirmed for Thursday November 20 the fixture will be played in São Paulo at the 67,000 capacity Estádio do Morumbi. The same venue played host to international rugby in November 2018. On that occasion Brazil took-on the Maori All …

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Mike Te’o re-signs with San Diego Legion

After a string of forward announcements, the San Diego Legion have confirmed the re-signing of one of their star backfielders. Mike Te’o has committed to more time at Torero Stadium. Details of the new contract have not been released but Te’o now joins fellow Eagles Dylan Audsley and previously-secured Ryan …

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Morath returns for Tonga against Force

Former San Diego Breakers and Utah Warriors flyhalf Kurt Morath returns to the Tonga squad for tonight’s match against the Western Force in Nuku’alofa. The 34-year-old goal kicker is named on the bench as he attempts to earn selection for his third Rugby World Cup after starting for the Ikale …

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Match Preview – Uruguay vs Sudamérica XV

Uruguay’s final phase ahead of RWC 2019 begins on Saturday. In the first of three home internationals Los Teros are to go up against the Sudamérica XV in Montevideo. Uruguayan Head Coach Esteban Meneses has named a strong side but not the full-strength line-up expected to open RWC 2019 against …

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Ryan Burroughs commits to 2020 for Old Glory

Old Glory DC have secured another returning player for their debut season in Major League Rugby. Hard-running winger Ryan Burroughs has committed to the team for the 2020 season, following in the footsteps of team captain and No8 Josh Brown. Burroughs, 27, started three of the four spring exhibition matches …

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Match Preview – Canada vs Leinster

Canada’s final run-in to the Rugby World Cup begins on Saturday when they host Champions Cup finalists Leinster at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. After a winless Pacific Nations Cup campaign, there is precious little time for coach Kingsley Jones to mold his team ahead of the all-important opening match …

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Changes to Samoa training squad ahead of RWC

Manu Samoa coach Steve Jackson has made a number of changes to his training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Six players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup have been dropped, with seven added including a pair of uncapped Super Rugby standouts. With 34 players named, three more …

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RWC Rewind Uruguay: Teros vs Spain 1999

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day five of the series …

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Mexico Ready For Americas Rugby Challenge

Mexico is ready for the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). Las Serpientes’ Head Coach Ruben Duque has selected a roster of 26 players to compete in the second division of Americas regional competition. Mexico join the Cayman Islands in representing Rugby Americas North while Colombia, and Paraguay are the Sudamérica Rugby …

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Austin Elite returning to RRMPC in 2020

Austin Elite are staying in Round Rock, but not at Dell Diamond. The team will play their home games during the 2020 Major League Rugby season at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Paul Santinelli is currently being employed as a consultant with AER and confirmed the change on the newest edition …

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Kane Thompson signs NOLA extension

The NOLA Gold have captured another returning player on a long-term deal. Former Samoa lock Kane Thompson has extended his stay in the Big Easy with a new three-year deal that carries him through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 37-year-old is the 13-the confirmed re-signing for NOLA. It …

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The RWC 2019 Missing Pumas From 2016-2019

Released on Monday, Argentina’s roster for RWC 2019 contained fifteen returning players from RWC 2015. Attention now turns to preparing for the pool matches against France, Tonga, England, and the USA. RWC 2015 Returnees Mario Ledesma’s final decision on who to take to Japan was based around the starting XV …

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Leinster name squad to face Canada

Australian internationals Scott Fardy and Joe Tomane headline a 27-strong Leinster traveling party that will take on Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday. The 2019 Champions Cup finalists are absent 17 senior players on Ireland duty but still feature an array of talent. Front rowers James Tracy …

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Canada Unveil World Cup Jerseys

Canada have unveiled their home and away jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the traditional red worn by Canada in international competition. It comes with a white v-neck color as well as white markings on the side and at the base of the sleeves. Completing it …

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