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Argentine women’s squad announced for Pan American Games

The UAR has confirmed Argentina’s women’s squad to compete at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada next month. The two day rugby tournament will feature six competing countries in the women’s division – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and the USA. Matches are to be played on Saturday …

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Hourcade confirms 23 players to face French Barbarians

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his list of 23 players for Friday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians at La Plata Rugby Club. The fixture is to be the second of two matches between the teams. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30pm. In relation to the squad announced on Monday …

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Juan Cruz Guillemaín signs two year deal with UAR

Argentine international second-rower Juan Cruz Guillemaín has become the latest player contracted to the UAR on a binding contract which makes him available at all times to play for the country’s Super Rugby franchise in addition to representative rugby both at the test level and lower. Cruz Guillemaín is a …

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Two new players in Ireland squad

Joe Schmidt has named 45 players as part of Ireland’s extended training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Included are 12 British & Irish Lions tourists and 18 of the group that participated in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Leinster are the most represented province in the team, contributing 22 …

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Canada change six for Pan Am Games

Canadian coach Liam Middleton has freshened up his squad ahead of the Pan Am Games in Toronto. The sevens action takes place over two days, from July 11-12. Only half the side that took part in the NACRA tournament have been retained, with six changes in all. As expected, professionals …

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USRF Sends Two to Sharks Academy

The United States Rugby Foundation are sending two young American players to South Africa to take part in a four week program at the Sharks Academy in Durban, South Africa. The two young men, who have both represented the USA at age grade levels, were granted the scholarships as part …

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French Barbarians team named for La Plata

The French Barbarians side for the second of two matches against Los Pumas has been named. Following Saturday’s 29-22 victory in Rosario the touring French are looking to secure a series victory this Friday at La Plata Rugby Club in the capital of Buenos Aires province. Retaining his place at …

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Bermuda Wins Bowl at Monmouth

A Bermuda Selects side made the trip to the USA this past weekend taking part in the Monmouth 7s in New Jersey. The Selects faced some solid opposition throughout the day and finished strong in taking home the Bowl. The side finished the day with a 3-2 record and some good …

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Talking Rugby (Vol. 2, Iss. 9): Clubbing

Here we are with another edition of Talking Rugby. This week I’ll be covering a couple different topics revolving around USA club rugby, one of my favorite subjects to tackle. Club Champs With most of the focus here at Americas Rugby News revolving around bigger stories from our side of the world, …

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Chilean Bezanilla making an impact in New Zealand

18 year old Chilean Pedro Bezanilla has been playing his rugby in New Zealand since 2012. He made the move across the Pacific Ocean following advice from former All Black Paul Henderson who spotted him while working in the country as a coaching adviser. Upon his arrival Bezanilla quickly established himself at Southland …

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Eagles Face Daunting Summer Series

It has already been a busy year for the Eagles and they have yet to crack the seal on their Summer. The squad is in the midst of their busiest year to date and are getting ready to embark on a whirlwind tour that will take the Eagles to California, …

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New-look Bears named for CRC

A number of new names will represent British Columbia in this year’s Canadian Rugby Championship. Director of Rugby Dean Murten takes over from Jim Dixon – Rugby Canada’s new General Manager – as head coach, and after a final selection camp on the weekend has named 24 players to take …

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Copacabana Beach gets Rugby Field

The world’s most famous beach, Copacabana is to get it’s own beach rugby field. A joint effort between the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) and World Rugby is to officially launch this coming Wednesday (June 24) at 9:30am a rugby field at Copacabana. The field will be on the sand and come …

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Santiago Cordero joins UAR on two year contract

The Unión Argentina de Rugby  (UAR) has continued building towards having a competitive Super Rugby franchise by confirming the signature of outside back Santiago Cordero on a two year deal. The 21 year old speedster joins from Regatas club in Buenos Aires on his first professional contract. He told reporters …

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Sánchez, Lavanini reinforce Pumas Squad

Regular Pumas Nicolás Sánchez and Tomás Lavanini have been added to the squad ahead of Friday’s non-capped international agaist the French Barbarians. The teams are to play the second of two matches with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm Argentine time. La Plata RC will host the match. Both Sánchez and Lavanini …

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London Welsh Sign Palamo

London Welsh have confirmed the signing of USA Eagle Thretton Palamo on loan from Saracens. Palamo, 26, who made his International debut for the USA in 2007 at Rugby World Cup, has been capped five times by the USA and also made appearances for the USA 7s side. After taking a hiatus …

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Mafi in Tongan squad for PNC

Steve Mafi will play again for Tonga after all. The big Western Force lock has been included in head coach Mana Otai’s 31-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup after skipping out on November’s European tour. Mafi had considered switching his allegiance to Australia using the Olympic loophole, but with …

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Argentina XV fall short against Romania in Nations Cup

The Argentina XV finished second in the 2015 Nations Cup after falling to a decisive 23-0 loss against Romania in Bucharest. Argentina’s home based players were thoroughly outplayed by an experienced Romanian pack with the front-row notably outplaying the South Americans. Romania started well and Florin Vlaicu had opportunities to …

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