The results for Round 2 of the California Cup are in along with the first upset of the abbreviated season. Two tries from Greg Daniels and 11 points from the boot of new points leader Andy Jackson propelled Belmont Shore to a surprise win over heavily favored OMBAC in Long …
Read More »Durutalo left out of Sunwolves squad
Andrew Durutalo will not be playing Super Rugby in 2017. The US Eagles loose forward was left out of the 36-man squad named by new head coach Filo Tiatia on Monday morning. While names are still reportedly to be added, Durutalo will not be one of them with seven back …
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 Guatemala A dream week in Guatemala City saw the home side winning all three matches in the South American C Championship. …
Read More »Americas flounder as England conquers Cape Town
Americas teams found more frustration in Cape Town with the USA tying for 7th spot, Argentina clocking out in 10th, and Canada again topping the bottom bracket in 13th. The glory went to England who upset home team South Africa to claim the title for their first tourney win of …
Read More »Video: Bosch and Wyles Score as Saracens Crush Sale Sharks
Marcelo Bosch and Chris Wyles both scored as Saracens crushed the Sale Sharks on Saturday. The Argentine mid-fielder scored a first half try and the USA Eagle scored in the second. Saracens won 50-3 to go 3-0 up in the European Champions Cup. Argentine center Bosch scored the game’s opening …
Read More »Video: Imhoff’s Early Try Not Enough for Racing 92
Juan Imhoff’s early try was not enough for Racing 92. The French side fell at home to the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The Scottish capital club’s 23-14 was one of its greatest ever triumphs. The result blows Pool 1 of the European Champions Cup wide open. Imhoff’s try came in …
Read More »Americas Rankings – Final Positions for 2016
With the completion of the South American C Championship international competition has concluded for 2016. The final weekend of international competition saw Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama all taking to the field in Guatemala City. Panama’s historic first-ever victory over El Salvador sees one side rising and …
Read More »Las Águilas Win Inaugural Seven de La República Feminino
Las Águilas have won the inaugural Seven de La República Feminino. The Buenos Aires women’s provincial side ran out 19-0 winners over Córdoba in the final. Buenos Aires’ title was convincing. Not only did Las Águilas prove to be too strong in the final but they were also impressive throughout …
Read More »Cuyo Surge to Unlikely Seven de la República Title
Cuyo surged to an unlikely Seven de La República title this weekend. The western Argentine provincial side defeated Buenos Aires 14-5 to be crowned the 2016 national champions. Cuyo’s national side came after earlier eliminating Salta and Entre Rios in earlier play-off’s. Buenos Aires had reached the final in style …
Read More »Nicaragua Overcome Guatemala u23 in Friendly
Nicaragua’s emergence as a future South American C Championship competitor is gaining force. Rugby in the Central American republic has been experiencing growing popularity. Efforts from clubs have seen the national governing body work together with Sudamérica Rugby. In July Nicaragua obtained associate membership status of Sudamérica Rugby. A place in …
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