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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 1h

'Lo máximo pateador' de los Cóndores, Santiago Videla: a Chilean hero. Do you know him? 👟

His story, ambitions, and hopes are shared in this interview for @RugbyPass

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Santiago Videla: 'Players used to have no ambition, now it is a new age for Chile'

The Miami Shark has helped his country secure qualification to their first two Rugby World Cups, but things weren't always like this.

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 1d

Another cracking game with the Yakarés coming out as winners

12 months ago 🇧🇷 trampled the Paraguayans which makes everything more incredible

Read my RugbyPass match report and get ready for the 2nd leg

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Rugby World Cup hopefuls rock established order with huge upset win

Paraguay pulled off one of the greatest upsets in recent memory as the Yakarés beat Brazil 39–19 in their Rugby World Rugby repechage...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 3d

Be sure to log in today as the Iberians will be hosting the Brussels Devils today!

Key fixture for the Belgians as they are prepping things up for the World Rugby Repechahe 🌍

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Castilla y Leon Iberians v Brussels Devils

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 3d

Whilst the Black Lion dropped out, it doesnt mean the competition isn't thriving as most of the teams take it as the ideal platform to get local players ready for the Test Match scene

A few DoR and former head coaches echoed that in this piece ⬇️

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Then there were six: How the Black Lion-less Rugby Europe Super Cup will work

The Rugby Europe Super Cup enters its fifth edition, marking a new chapter for the franchise competition as four-time...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 3d

The second half of the Shining Stars of the Rugby Europe Super Cup here goes as well

Sousa Guedes is back to his old ways, Tito Futeu is playing for the Iberians and the living Legend Surugiu will feature for the Wolves 💫

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Rugby Europe Super Cup - Shining Stars for the upcoming season - Part 2

Start your engines, rugby fans, as the Rugby Europe Super Cup kicks off this weekend, with six contenders fighting for the chance to win the extreamly large trophy.

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 3d

The RE Super Cup kicks off today and 6 teams will be clashing for the chance to win the title🏆

You can watch it on Rugby Europe TV and RugbyPass TV

But who are the main stars of each of the teams involved?

Check out in here

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Rugby Europe Super Cup - Shining Stars for the upcoming season - Part 1

Start your engines, rugby fans, as the Rugby Europe Super Cup kicks off this weekend, with six contenders fighting for the chance to win the extreamly large trophy.

www.rugbyeurope.eu

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 4d

5 alternative games to write down in your agenda for November! ⚔️

From 1919 rivalries to World Rugby rankings points wrestle, there's a lot to keep your eye on 👀

Find out my picks, and let me know what yours are!
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Five alternative November Tests rugby fans shouldn't overlook

The Quilter Nations Series will serve up a long list of blockbuster games, but there are more than a few fixtures outside that competition...

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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 4d

"But England’s win was supposed to change all this, that’s what we were told. The part of this narrative that was left unsaid though is that support of women by their unions is still dependent on performance rather than potential."

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Be so good, they can't ignore you

Women must win to secure their future in rugby

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 5d

With four days to go until the 1st leg of the South American playoff for the WR repechage tournament, Brasil departed ways from E. Caffera

Read my report to find out who takes the reins and what we can expect in the next few weeks

www.rugbypass.com/news/brazil-...

Brazil make huge coaching decision just days before defining clash

With just a few days to go until the first leg of the South America World Rugby Repechage qualification, Brazil have...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 8d

Nicolás Martins came off the bench and... did what he usually does

Here's his first try for Colomiers, who currently occupy the Pro D2's 1st spot

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 9d

Our latest Broken Play article is now live on Substack, why not subscribe for free while you're over there > open.substack.com/pub/jeffpaga...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 9d

You can't in all seriousness call yourself a reporter and journalist. The sanewashing you lot are applying to the US dictator is just pure insanity. When did you all forsake yourselves?

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 10d

If you want to really understand the Quércy-Galthié problem, then read @illtuddafydd.bsky.social substack post

Don't fall for gotcha journalism or non reliable influencers

Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 10d

Quercy v Galthié

This week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

Also includes emtional Les Bleus, Basque cider, and an unhapy Antoine Dupont

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What is Fred Quercy's beef with Fabien Galthié?

The Montauban captain had his player registration frozen after calling the France coach "the worst person on Earth"

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Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · 10d

Quercy v Galthié

This week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

Also includes emtional Les Bleus, Basque cider, and an unhapy Antoine Dupont

open.substack.com/pub/illtudda...

What is Fred Quercy's beef with Fabien Galthié?

The Montauban captain had his player registration frozen after calling the France coach "the worst person on Earth"

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 11d

Has rugby in Argentina progressed in the last 8 years?

Between the Super Rugby Americas, U20s and becoming a proper TRC contender, the Pumas seem to have taken the extra step and I tried to find out the reason why

Can the Pumas deliver something big in 2027?

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'Unprecedented excellence': How have Argentina's Pumas found their claws?

The Pumas are racking up wins against the game's elite like never before, while their age-grade and sevens sides are pulling up trees. How did it happen?

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 12d

Things can always get worse... And after missing a Top 14 promotion for the a third straight year, now this happens

I hope a deal can be reached 📃

Find out what's the problem and where Grenoble can go from here

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Strikes and suspensions: Grenoble in total disorder after Top 14 failure

Troubling days at the Stade des Alpes, as FC Grenoble might be heading towards a no-show for Friday’s match against...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 12d

Segonds left New Zealand looking good, especially when he had to steer a very 'green' backline in terms of players knowing each other.

Hastoy looked better as a ball handler, but Segonds is a more complete player.

Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 12d

He played the first two games and was alright tackling-wise

1st Test: 10 successful attempts - 2 missed tackles (non were critical errors)
He made two defensive tactical mistakes, one of them led to a try
2nd Test: 7 successful attempts - 1 missed tackle (again no critical mistakes)

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 12d

Good news for Irish rugby fans who have always dreamed of travelling to Spain to watch a Test Match!

Ireland A will clash with Spain on November 11th at Leganés Butarque

Tickets are already on sale

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Los Leones anuncian un noviembre sin precedentes con test matches ante Irlanda A, Inglaterra A y Fiyi - Real Federación Española de Rugby - FERugby - Spanish Rugby Union

La Selección Española de Rugby XV hace pública la agenda de su ventana internacional de noviembre, que se perfila como una de las más ambiciosas de su historia. Los Leones se medirán a tres potencias ...

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 12d

Is a more classical type of a 10 but he has enough speed, passing quality and agility to boost his team's chances of scoring a try. However, there's a hidden detail about Segonds that puts him ahead of Hastoy, etc: defence. Reliable tackler and great at managing his team when defending.

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 13d

The problem with the majority of the centre, centre-left and left is that they keep attacking Labour and Starmer (there's fair criticism to be done, yes, but I have seen a lot of bullshit going on), thinking it is a good strategy.

White Knights don't exist in politics; stop asking for one.

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 15d

God, I really have to convince AP to come here. Trashing Pollard consisently just because he doesn't do a side step every single minute. You lot really are a pain

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 15d

Just enjoy being dominated by the Boks. At least they are fun to follow.

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 15d

Are you saying Pollard wasnt a classy ten? A guy that ran the show with excellence for the past 8 years?

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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 15d

Repechage vs Belgium, Naminia and probably Brazil. To be player in November.

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