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Los Teros Change Seven for Emerging Italy

Los Teros will face Emerging Italy on Sunday in the final round of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in Georgia. The competition serves as vital preparation for squad members of the four competing countries ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made seven changes for …

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Pan Am Games Pools & Schedule

In just over three weeks, the Rugby Sevens portion of the 2015 Pan Am Games will take place in Toronto. Played at Exhibition Stadium, as it will be known during the Games, the stadium is one of five competition venues that are part of CIBC Pan Am Park. The Men’s and Women’s …

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Pumas forced into late change against French Barbarians

Matías Orlando will not face the French Barbarians this weekend. The Tucumán winger has been forced out with Román Miralles taking his place on the wing. In moving from fullback Miralles’ spot wil be taken by regular starting fullback Joaquín Tuculet. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino had been bracketed for possible selection but is being …

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Argentina XV named for Nations Cup decider

Argentina XV coaches Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named their starting team for Sunday’s World Rugby Nations Cup deciding fixture in Bucharest, Romania. The South Americans will take-on Romania at ther Stadionul Arc de Triumf with the match scheduled for a 2pm kick-off. With both teams coming off wins …

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Powerful Blues squad to defend CRC title

Ontario has thrown down the gauntlet by naming a full strength side – and then some – to defend their Canadian Rugby Championship title. The Blues have won the MacTier Cup for four consecutive years, and judging by the names on the list will take some stopping to deny them …

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USA Women’s Roster Named for Pan-Am Games

USA Women’s Sevens Head Coach Ric Suggitt has named his side for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. The tournament, set to play July 11-12th, features a handful of teams from the Americas. The 2015 Games marks the first time that Women’s Rugby will be played at the games. Men’s …

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Namibia name 50-man World Cup Training Squad

Welwitschias head coach Danie Vermeulen has named a 50-man training squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Included are 27 players currently involved in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania in addition to a total of 11 players who are yet to be capped. Capped 43 times prop Johnny Redelinghuys is the …

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Buydens and Tiedemann prop up Wolf Pack

International props Hubert Buydens and Andrew Tiedemann return to their roots as they suit up for the Wolf Pack in the upcoming Canadian Rugby Championship. The two test veterans have been named in head coach Graeme Moffat’s final squad for the abbreviated tournament, having returned from professional contracts overseas to …

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Hourcade names experimental Pumas lineup

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his lineup for Saturday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians in Rosario. The fixture will be played at Old Resian Club in Argentina’s fourth largest city. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. With the French Barbarians’ tour being the final opportunity …

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Six Changes in Pumitas side to face Japan

Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed his 23 players for Saturday’s World Rugby Under 20s Championship fixture against Japan. Potential future test players from the two proud rugby nations will be playing for a ninth place finish at Calvisano, Italy. Fernández Lobbe has made seven modifications from the …

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European Rugby Announces 2015/2016 Pools

While the European Professional Club Rugby pools don’t include any teams from the Americas, a number of high profile players from the Americas ply their trade in the Aviva Premiership, Pro 12, and French Top 14. Some of which have made a big impact for their professional clubs in the …

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Carizza to start Super Rugby play-off

Argentine international Manuel Carizza has been named to start together with Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers. The Cape Town based franchise will play host to Australian side the Brumbies on Saturday. Capped 43 times by Argentina Carizza is looking for a recall ahead of the World Cup. The Rosario forward was …

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Saracens/Crusaders Cancellation the End for Rugby Law?

The drama from the cancellation of the Independence Cup  hadn’t even settled before organizers RugbyLaw were back in the headlines. Unfortunately for the Minnesota-based group, it was for all the wrong reasons. The group posted another setback this past week as they pulled the plug on their proposed Hemisphere Cup match. The Hemisphere Cup was …

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US Eagles World Cup jerseys unveiled

The new US Eagles jerseys for the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been unveiled. Apparel designers BLK have released a navy blue home shirt and a striped white alternate for the upcoming tournament that kicks off on September 19. The opening match for the Eagles is two days later, against …

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Argentina XV complete uninspiring win over Spain

Backing up from the opening round 30-10 win over Namibia the Argentina XV made it two from two  in Romania  this afternoon by defeating Spain 15-6 in a low-scoring match. The Argentina XV is a non-official test side and for this reason the matches are uncapped. Coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo …

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Uruguay go down to Emerging Ireland in Tbilisi Cup

Los Teros lost 33-7 this afternoon against Ireland ‘A’. Known as Emerging Ireland, the second-string Irish test side is providing players with opportunities at pressing for senior squad involvement in this year’s Rugby World Cup. After a first half in which the Europeans dominated, and led 26-0 at the interval,the …

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Carpenter runs out with Harlequins

Canada hooker Aaron Carpenter offered Brantford Harlequins fans a rare treat this past weekend as he took to the pitch for his home club in their 41-22 victory over Oakville Crusaders. The former national team captain hadn’t appeared in Ontario’s Marshall Premiership since first moving to the UK as a …

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Dolan signs for Cardiff Blues

Cameron Dolan has found a new home in professional rugby, having signed for Cardiff Blues of the Guinness Pro 12 ahead of the 2015/16 season. In confirming a move first reported by Americas Rugby News’ own Paul Tait in April, Dolan becomes the second American player to sign for the …

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