In a history confirmation Diego Ormaechea has become the first Uruguayan to be inducted in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The former captain and Head Coach of Los Teros will be inductee No.148 and is one of six players going in this year. Born in Montevideo on September 19, …
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New Zealand have been forced to make a change to their Rugby World Cup roster before the tournament has kicked off. Luke Jacobson has withdrawn from the group after experiencing concussion symptoms during the week following the match against Tonga on the weekend. He is replaced by Chiefs teammate Shannon …
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Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Thus far we have looked at the missing men of Argentina and Canada. Today we examine Uruguay, with the USA to follow tomorrow. Players eligible include all those who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. …
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During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day four of the series the feature is …
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The positive impact of Major League Rugby on the sport across the Americas cannot be overstated. Well over 400 players took the field during the 2019 season, providing the USA and Canada with a significantly deeper pool of talent to work with while also handing professional opportunities to some of …
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Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Yesterday we covered Argentina’s missing men, today we look to Canada. Look for Uruguay’s side tomorrow with the USA coming on Friday. Players eligible include all those who remain active, including those injured, retired from international duty, or simply overlooked. The …
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During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day three of the series the feature is …
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Canada have been dealt an injury blow to their Rugby World Cup squad just ahead of departure. Hard-hitting flanker Justin Blanchet has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an arm injury against the USA on Saturday. He is replaced by second row Josh Larsen. It’s disappointing news for …
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Debate inevitably follows each Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Over the next four days we will look at those left out for each of the four Americas sides and put together our XV who might then comprise a non-traveling selection. Players eligible include all those who remain active, including those …
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During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week four the feature team is Argentina. In day two of the series the feature is …
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