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Bolivia Rugby Sevens train in Cochabamba

Bolivia’s Rugby Sevens team trained this past weekend at the estadio Félix Capriles in Cochabamba, continuing with the plan of arriving in good physical, technical and tactical conditions for the 2018 South American Games which will be played in the same city. The sessions led by Argentine coach Sebastián Mandaradoni, are looking …

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Fiji take PNC title over Samoa

Rugby fans expected some magic in the Pacific Nations Cup final and they got their wishes as Fiji beat Samoa 39-29 in another pulsating game to finish off a great tournament. Eight tries in all – most of the spectacular variety – and countless bone-rattling tackles punctuated a fine afternoon …

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MacGinty Saves USA from Canada

A last minute drop goal from flyhalf AJ MacGinty gave the USA a 15-13 win and saved the Eagles from a resilient, but mistake riddled Canadian side. The Eagles did their best to hand the game over to Canada, as they failed to score a try, ran into penalty trouble and struggled down the stretch. The …

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Takulua leads Tonga to win over Japan

A second consecutive man-of-the-match performance from Tane Takulua sparked Tonga to a 31-20 victory over Japan at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Monday. It was a closely fought match with several lead changes until the final quarter, when Tonga pulled away. The two kickers were into the game early as …

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Cubelli set to join Brumbies

Pumas star Tomás Cubelli looks likely to be joining the Brumbies for the 2016 Super Rugby season. The Australian franchise is looking for a replacement for Nic White, who is departing to join Jake White’s Montpellier team in the French Top 14. Cubelli signed a two-year contract with the UAR …

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ARN Forecast August 3

Some unusual timing this week is going to require a couple rounds of predictions, here’s the first for the final day of the Pacific Nations Cup!   PACIFIC NATIONS CUP   August 3 – Tonga v Japan Paul – Tonga has performed well thus far in North America while Japan …

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Team of the Week July 29-August 1

Not a great week from a Pacific Nations Cup standpoint, but there was a number of contenders to choose from after an enthralling game in Montevideo. 1 – Djustice Sears-Duru (CAN) A star in the making, the 21-year-old made his run-on debut against Samoa and impressed with his power in …

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Likely Pumas Lineup for South Africa revealed

The pieces have been set for Saturday’s third round Rugby Championship fixture. According to ESPN Scrum Argentina the formation of the team in training today in Durban will see only four players retained from the second round match against Australia in Mendoza. Daniel Hourcade’s team was : 15 Joaquín Tuculet, 14 Horacio Agulla, …

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Lyle on US Players to Watch at RWC

Dan Lyle is regarded as a pioneer for American rugby. One of the first US players to make a big splash in Europe, Lyle was capped 45 times for the USA from 1994-2003 and made 123 appearances for Bath in the English Premiership. World Rugby had a chance to sit …

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Up and Under

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams on the weekend. UP Uruguay History was made in Montevideo on Saturday as Los Teros defeated the Argentina XV 30-26 in what was the first ever …

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Fiji and Samoa ready for grand finale

Fiji and Samoa will meet for a second time in the Pacific Nations Cup, this time to contest the title of champion. It’s a fitting end to the tournament, as the two fought to a thrilling draw in Sacramento just 10 days ago, an early contender for match of the …

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Teams set for Tonga v Japan

Tonga and Japan have named their sides to contest third place in the Pacific Nations Cup. Originally slated in the second slot of the day, the match will now be the first of three games to be played at Swangard Stadium on Monday. Mana Otai has made six changes to …

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Venezuela and Colombia draw 2015 Series

Los Tucanes se responded to Friday’s loss by completing a 45-15 win over Los Criollos in the second round of the international series disputed in Cordero. Also in action were the Venezuelan Bravos who defeated Los Cafeteros of Colombia 19-17. Lastly the Venezuelan u18’s defeated their counterparts 25-10. The fixtures …

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Tuisamoa on the Move to France

US Eagle pool player Tai Tuisamoa is on the move to France as reports have confirmed that he has signed with Aurillac in the French Pro D2. The 34 year old Tuisamoa spent the 2014/2015 season with London Scottish, making 12 appearances and playing 543 minutes for the Exiles. Tuisamoa, …

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Training in Costa Rica with former Belgium Captain

Costa Rica’s governing body, the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica has sent an open invitation to the rugby community to attend a training session today at the Liceo Franco Costarricense. Former Belgium captain Alain Gérard is to be present. The training will be directed towards strategy, players and the …

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Canada Ring in Changes Against USA

Canadian Head Coach Kieran Crowley has rolled out the changes as his side prepares to take on the USA in the 5th/6th place match at the Pacific Nations Cup finals tomorrow in British Columbia. Crowley has made 12 changes to his lineup that finished in last place with an 0-3 …

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USA Names Strong Side to Face Canada

Any doubts about what kind of roster the USA Eagles would announce, to face Canada, were erased as the US has put forth a side intent on winning against their rivals to the North. After putting out two strong lineups in their opening two matches of the Pacific Nations Cup, …

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Berchesi stars as Uruguay defeat Argentina XV

Los Teros gave their home supporters a fond farewell this afternoon in Montevideo. The Uruguayan national men’s rugby team completed a 30-26 win over neighbors Argentina in what was the final home fixture before departing for the Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine can now name his squad …

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