Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving the Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Women’s Eagles Continue Fine Sevens Form Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens …
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The beautiful Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf was the setting for Saturday’s test match between Romania and Chile. In what was a competitive contest, the Stejarii were 30-23 winners over Los Cóndores. The match was the first of three for the teams as part of the 2022 November Internationals. Playing …
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OPEN LETTER TO WORLD RUGBY With more than 40 years closely linked to the Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) in different relevant positions, and once detached from the institution since last July 31st, I believe I have enough knowledge and experience to give my opinion freely, without conditions, through this …
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Spain have new leadership. Juan Carlos Martín Sánchez, also known colloquially as ‘Carlos Hansen’ has been elected as the new president of Spain Rugby (Federación Español de Rugby – FER). He replaces Alfonso Feijoo to take charge of the FER. Hansen is a native of the Spanish rugby stronghold of …
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World Rugby have not changed their minds. Spain have been disqualified from competing at Rugby World Cup 2023. The decision follows an appeal which Spain contested the decision. It means that the April 28 decision to disqualify Spain is upheld. Click here to read outcome from April 28. With Spain …
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Spain will play at Rugby World Cup 2023. In a sensational match in Madrid, Los Leones outlasted Portugal in a match of the year candidate. The 33-28 final score means that Spain have qualified for France 2023 as Europe 2. Portugal can still qualify, though their chances are very slim. …
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It has been a notable few days for Georgia rugby. First, a decision was made wherein Russia was cut from the qualifiers and the Lelos officially qualified for RWC 2023. Second, Georgia defeated Romania in Bucharest to officially become Europe 1. As Europe 1, Georgia will compete in Pool C …
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Georgia have qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023. The Eastern European country will be either Europe 1 or Europe 2, likely the former, at next year’s Rugby World Cup. The winner of this coming Sunday’s match between Spain and Portugal will also qualify so long as Georgia defeat Romania. Georgia …
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España ganó hoy con el tiempo cumplido y así sigue viva en clasificación para la Copa del Mundo de Rugby de 2023. Los Leones ganaron en Sochi por 41-37 con el heroísmo del tucumano Santiago Ovejero, que anotó una conquista en la última jugada del partido. Ovejero fue suplente mientras …
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Los Leones lograron una victoria ante Países Bajos hoy por 43-0 en el estadio Universidad de Complutense de Madrid. Así, Los Leones suman cinco puntos en las eliminatorias para la Copa el Mundo de 2023. España jugó con cuatro argentinos – Fernando López, Facundo Domínguez, Santiago Ovejero y Bautista Guemes. …
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