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Olympians named in Pumas 7s squad

Five member of Argentina’s Olympic 7s team will return for Los Pumas ahead of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. Santiago Gómez Cora has named Santiago Álvarez, Fernando Luna, Franco Sábato, Germán Schulz, and captain Gastón Revol in his group of 14 players to attend a week-long training camp starting October …

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Olympic Medalists back for Canada

Canada has named a strong list of 25 players who will be centralized to compete on the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series that includes 10 of the squad that claimed a Bronze Medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Only two of that side – forwards Karen Paquin and Kelly …

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Estellés seeing action in Aviva ‘A’ league

Los Pumas Olympic 7s representative Juan Pablo Estellés has yet to be named to an Aviva Premiership match day squad with Northampton Saints but is currently a regular with their Wanderers development side in the Aviva ‘A’ League. Monday evening saw the team defeating Oxford University 50-0 at Iffley Road …

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McGrath confirmed as new Canada 7s coach

The search for a new Canadian 7s coach is over. Rugby Canada today confirmed rumors that Damian McGrath would be taking over the program for the foreseeable future. It’s intended that the 57-year-old will head up the side through to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, though his immediate contract …

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Japan select training squad for Pumas test

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named 36 players to prepare for their match against Argentina on November 5. The squad to be trimmed prior to departing on a three week tour to Europe following the game in Tokyo. With several World Cup players unavailable through injury or retirement, Joseph has …

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Ohio Bash Brothers in USA 7s Camp

Imposing Ohio Aviators wing duo Alex Elkins and Spike Davis have been included in Mike Friday’s first post-Olympic Eagles 7s training camp for the upcoming 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. The pair are joined by San Francisco Rush flanker Alec Gletzer and San Diego Breakers loose forward Chris Turori to make …

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Draw revealed for Dubai Sevens

Canada and Argentina have drawn Olympic champions Fiji in the opening round of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series, to be held in Dubai starting on December 2. Bronze medallists South Africa are paired with the USA in Pool B. The highly anticipated new season looks to build on its increased …

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Moroni, Petti, and Ortega Desio to face All Blacks

Argentina Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made three changes for Saturday morning’s test match against New Zealand. Matías Moroni, Guido Petti and Javier Ortega Desio are all to earn their first starts of the 2016 Rugby Championship. Back from the Olympics Games, Moroni has been recalled. .He will play out of …

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Moroni Joins Pumas for Salta Test

Ahead of facing South Africa in Salta Daniel Hourcade has welcomed back Matías Moroni from Olympics duty. The Pumas center missed out on playing in the opening round of the Rugby Championship due to his involvement with Los Pumas 7’s. On Tuesday Moroni will join Los Pumas who will begin their preparation …

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