The Super Rugby warm-up match between the Bulls and Stormers will no longer be played in Los Angeles. The official website of the Bulls reports that it has been cancelled due to issues regarding the agreed upon transfers and logistics. The statement noted that: “Player welfare and the management thereof are …
Read More »Los Pumas 7’s Make Changes for Sydney and Hamilton
Los Pumas Sevens coach Santiago Gómez Cora has made changes for the upcoming Sydney and Hamilton events. His roster includes thirteen players for what are to be the this and fourth rounds of the 2017-2018 World Circuit. Sydney and Hamilton are to host the events on January 26-28 and February …
Read More »Philippe Saint-André joins Canada for World Cup Qualifiers
Former French Head Coach Philippe Saint-André has joined Kingsley Jones as a consultant for Canada’s upcoming RWC Qualifiers against Uruguay. The two-match series is to have games played in Vancouver and Montevideo on January 27 and February 3. The winner of the series will seal their place in Japan 2019. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Major League Rugby in Canada Seawolves owners Adrian Balfour and Karl Harrison have confirmed that they are in advanced talks to …
Read More »Viña 7’s Final Results
Played on Saturday and Sunday in Viña del Mar, Chile the 2018 Viña 7’s saw Uruguay and Chile qualifying for San Francisco 2018. The two South American countries will play in this year’s Rugby Sevens World Cup in Northern California. Celebrations continue for both Uruguay and Chile yet neither side …
Read More »Urdapilleta and Castres Humiliate Leicester Tigers
Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 17 points for Castres who humiliated the Leicester Tigers on Sunday. The Top 14 side completed a 39-0 win over the Aviva Premiership side to keep their path to the play-off’s alive. The former Puma had an impressive match. He scored a try, kicked three conversions and …
Read More »Costa Repetto Scores in Colomiers Victory
Argentine hooker, Agustín Costa Repetto scored for Colomiers in their victory this weekend. The former Puma went over for a first half try. It was his 7th of the season and contributed to what was a 25-9 win. It was also the cherry on the top for the hooker as …
Read More »Uruguay and Chile Qualify for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the Rugby Sevens World Cup. The two South Americans countries earned places in San Francisco 2018 today through their performances at the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. Uruguay’s 14-7 victory over Brazil in the Cup Quarter Finals was enough for Los Teros 7’s …
Read More »Tadgh Leader signs for San Diego Legion
Former Connacht midfielder Tadhg Leader has signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby. Murray Kinsella of The42 was the first to report the signing. Leader joins the team from the St. Louis Royals, whom he coached to a Men’s Division 3 National Championship in …
Read More »Ravens upset SaberCats in MLR Warm-up Match
Houston’s preseason undefeated streak has ended at just one game as CDI Premier League side UBCOB Ravens scored a 26-23 upset over their Major League Rugby hosts at Constellation Field on Saturday evening. Chilly conditions affected ball handling and also attendance, with an initial figure of 2,000 reported. It’s significantly …
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