‍📰 HEADLINES

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RUGBY WORLD CUP

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Argentina: Injury Rules Star Puma out of Rugby World Cup and Beyond (Americas Rugby News)

• Takeaway: Flanker Pablo Matera, who has 98 caps for the Pumas, won't play in the quarterfinals after sustaining a grade 3 hamstring tear in the win over Japan.

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‍France: Antoine Dupont Returns to Training Before Rugby World Cup Quarterfinal (BBC Sport)

• Takeaway: France captain Antoine Dupont, who has not played since breaking his cheekbone in a match against Namibia on September 21, has been cleared to return to training, and could be available for the quarterfinal match against South Africa on Sunday.

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USA RUGBY

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Men's Eagles: Greg Peterson Returns to Scotstoun on Short-Term Deal (Glasgow Warriors)

• Takeaway: USA international Greg Peterson signed a short-term deal with Glasgow Warriors of the URC. Peterson, who made 32 appearances for the Warriors between 2015-2018, will provide injury cover and ease the return of Glasgow's Scotland internationals from the RWC.  

• MLR Move: Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News reported that Peterson is linked to a move with the Miami Sharks for the 2024 MLR season.

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Houston SaberCats: Houston Re-Signs Gideon van Wyk (Houston SaberCats)

• Takeaway: Houston SaberCats have re-signed no.8 Gideon van Wyk for the 2024 MLR season.

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‍NOLA Gold: NOLA Re-Signs JP du Plessis (NOLA Gold)

• Takeaway: NOLA Gold has re-signed center JP du Plessis through the 2026 MLR season.

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WORLD RUGBY

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Men's Rankings: Portugal Reach Record High in World Rugby Men's Rankings Powered by Capgemini (World Rugby)

• Top 10: Argentina (#8) and Australia (#9) each moved up one spot, while Fiji (#10) dropped two spots.

• New High: Portugal moved up to 13th place, a new high-water mark for the Os Lobos.

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‍Women's Rankings: Samoa Move Up World Rugby Women's Rankings Powered by Capgemini (World Rugby)

• Takeaway: Samoa, who plays the seventh-ranked USA Women's Eagles on Saturday in the WXV2 competition, moved up to 15th place.

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🏉 COLLEGE RUGBY

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‍MEN'S HEADLINES‍

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DII: Marist Edges RPI in Surprisingly Close Liberty DII Game (Goff Rugby Report)

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WOMEN'S HEADLINES‍

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D1 Elite: Life Wins Key D1 Elite Game on the Road (Goff Rugby Report)