Test match rugby today saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Uruguay’s come-from-behind win over Russia has seen Los Teros gaining ground in the rankings. In the Americas Uruguay remains 3rd. The win gives Uruguay a 0.79 point increase in the rankings. This sees Uruguay widening the cap between itself and …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Day 2 Review
Round two of the World Rugby Nations Cup was another of excitement. Having lost in round one both the Argentina XV and Namibia notched up wins in round two. This leaves Emerging Italy as the only side yet to win. With one round remaining Uruguay is the only undefeated side. …
Read More »USA Rugby South Panthers vs Bermuda Cancelled
Saturday was to see two Rugby Americas North international matches played. One of them, however, has been cancelled. The USA South Panthers’ home fixture against Bermuda has officially been called-off. Rugby Americas North has awarded a victory by WO to the USA South Panthers. This also sees the Panthers allocated …
Read More »Best of the Rest
Another serving of some of the most interesting bits of rugby media around the interwebs. This time it’s a bit USA-heavy but there are parallels to be drawn for other nations. For those with an interest in the development of professional rugby in North America, there’s lots here to digest. …
Read More »Junior All-Americans crushed by Canada
Canada made up for their 2016 loss to the Junior All-Americans and then some as they trounced the visitors by 46-12 at Ellerslie Park on Tuesday evening. The rampant red jerseys ran in seven tries in all including 27 unanswered points in the second half to all but book their …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Round 2 Preview
An exciting first round saw two upsets as Spain defeated Namibia in the only true test match of the round and Russia edge past the Argentina XV in a high-scoring thriller. Hosts Uruguay were comfortable winners over Emerging Italy. The second round again features just one match with World Rugby …
Read More »Cayman Islands announce team to play Mexico
The Cayman Islands have confirmed their team to play Mexico in their North Zone pool match of the Americas Rugby North Championship at the Truman Bodden Complex in George Town on Saturday. A draw will be enough for Mexico to claim top spot in the North, while Cayman can still …
Read More »New Brumbies deal for Leulua’ili’i-Makin
Canadian-eligible prop Les Leulua’ili’i-Makin has signed a deal to stay with the Brumbies in Canberra for at least two more seasons. The 25-year-old tighthead is now in his third season at GIO Stadium, earning a contract after representing Australia at the Junior World Championship in 2012. He has since become …
Read More »Teams set for u20 Trophy Qualifier
The teams are ready for the first of two World Rugby u20 Qualifier matches between Canada and the USA, with the winner to represent North America at the World Rugby u20 Trophy later this year. Both matches will be played at Ellerslie Park in Edmonton, the second on Saturday as …
Read More »Pumitas Fall Flat Against Georgia
Los Pumitas fell flat against Georgia this morning, losing 26-25 in the Junior World Championship. The result is Argentina’s third defeat in-a-row and sends the team into a battle to avoid relegation. Los Pumitas will face Samoa on Sunday with the loser finishing last in the World Rugby Junior World …
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