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Raptors confirm 11 new signings for MLR season

Following on 12 re-signings announced in November and two new additions, the Glendale Raptors have confirmed a further 11 new additions and seven returnees for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Among the new additions are Cheetahs flyhalf Robbie Petzer, SFGG lock Brendan Daly, and former Viadana fullback Dylan Taikato-Simpson. …

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Paraguay Roster Confirmed for Punta del Este 7’s

Paraguay’s national men’s 7’s team will compete in international competition this coming weekend. A 12-man Paraguay roster has been confirmed for the Punta del Este 7’s, Uruguay’s annual premier rugby 7’s tournament. The 2019 Seven Punta tournament will feature twelve countries. They are to be divided into three pools of …

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The Debutants – Class of 2018

Each year brings a new crop of talent to international rugby and 2018 had plenty of newcomers. Between the six countries represented in the Americas Rugby Championship there were 66 players handed their first senior caps over the past 12 months. Their ages ranged from 18 to 31 with five …

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Germany Set for Punta del Este and Viña del Mar

International rugby competition for 2019 begins this coming Saturday. Punta del Este, Uruguay is to be the setting for Uruguay’s annual tournament the Seven Punta. Competing will be twelve countries, one of which is Germany. Germany’s Sevens team, the Wolfpack are to compete in both legs of the 2019 Sudamérica …

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South Africa Include Blitzboks for Punta del Este

Blitzboks players Ryan Oosthuizen, James Murphy and Heino Bezuidenhout, have all been included in South Africa’s roster for Punta de Este. This coming weekend’s international competition in Uruguay is the first of two events of the 2019 Sudamerica Rugby Sevens.  South Africa enter as the reigning champions, having won the …

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Americas Rugby – 2018 Timeline Review

What a year it was for rugby across the Americas in 2018. Historic victories, individual records, and some truly monumental developments that could shape the regions for years to come. Below we take a chronological look back at the incredible year that was. January 7 – Chile defeat South Africa …

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Cordero Ends 2018 With Try

Santiago Cordero scored in a losing effort this past weekend. His try came in what was a nail-bitting 31-28 defeat against the Northampton Saints. Despite the loss the Exeter Chiefs end 2018 in top spot of the English Premiership. At the half-way stage of the regular season Exeter have 47 …

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Sánchez and Stade Français win again

With 11 points from Nicolás Sánchez Stade Français won again this weekend. The Parisians were 23-20 winners against Grenoble and required a comeback to get the job done. A strong start from Grenoble saw them scoring 17 points in the opening quarter. Stade Français eventually caught up to them through …

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Gómez Kodela Scores in Big Win Over Agen

Francisco Gómez Kodela scored for Lyon today in what was a big win over Agen. Lyon were 52-20 winners, scoring seven tries to three. The former Argentine test prop started the match for Lyon at tight head. Aged 33, Gómez Kodela is one of Argentina’s longest-serving professional props in Europe. …

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Canada Maple Leafs named for Sudamérica Sevens Series

Canada has named a 13-man roster for upcoming Rugby Sevens international competition. The national men’s developmental side, the Maple Leafs will compete in the Sudamérica Sevens Series in Uruguay and Chile in January. Included in the roster are four players with HSBC World Series Sevens experience – Josiah Morra, Cole …

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Uruguay Ready for Seven Punta

The host nation of the Seven Punta tournament, Uruguay is ready to compete. A 12-man roster for the competition has been named with Diego Ardao among the players selected. Uruguay are to compete against South Africa, Russia, and Colombia in Pool B of the tournament. For a complete look at …

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Top 14 – Week 13 Preview

Professional rugby in France for 2018 will conclude this weekend with Week 13 of the Top 14. In action are to be players from the Americas. Their involvement is documented in the following preview. Week 13 will open on Saturday in Lyon. The home side’s decision to focus on the …

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Several new faces in Jaguares squad

Gonzalo Quesada has included several new players in his first Jaguares training squad ahead of the 2019 Super Rugby season. Ten players were not part of the training group last year while Rodrigo Bruni is yet to make his Jaguares debut despite earning three test caps for the Pumas in …

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Leonardo Senatore Leaves Jaguares

After three seasons of Super Rugby Leonardo Senatore has officially left Los Jaguares. The Argentine no 8 is to return to where it all began with his home club of GER in Rosario. Senatore is the big name missing from the roster for Los Jaguares for the 2019 Super Rugby …

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