Rugby New York have bid farewell to Head Coach Marty Veale. Despite leading the team to their first ever Major League Rugby title, the club says they have decided to go in a different direction for the 2023 season. The 45-year-old was the team’s third Head Coach following Mike Tolkin …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP de Goede leads a powerful Canadian roster to the World Cup Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad in …
Read More »Free Jacks lose Stan van den Hoven for 2023 season
Stan van den Hoven will play no part for the New England Free Jacks in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The towering Dutchman suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Taranaki in New Zealand’s Provincial Championship against Bay of Plenty. He is now expected to be sidelined for …
Read More »England overpower USA at Sandy Park
The USA closed out their World Cup warm-up tour with a 52-14 defeat to England at Sandy Park on Saturday. A superior kicking game and the strength of the Red Roses forwards proved too much in a one-sided first half, but the Eagles restored some confidence with a committed second …
Read More »New Zealand gain revenge over Argentina in Rugby Championship
New Zealand gained revenge over Argentina in the Rugby Championship. In game two between the teams, the All Blacks dominated on Saturday in Hamilton. The 53-3 win was a powerful response to the 25-18 loss seven days earlier in Christchurch. A different outcome in Hamilton sees the teams now with two …
Read More »Canada names rosters for Sevens World Cup
Rugby Canada have confirmed their traveling rosters for next weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The Men’s side will open the knock-out tournament in a qualifier match against Zimbabwe, while the Women begin in the Round of 16 against against China. There is just one change to Jack …
Read More »RWC Warm-Up – England vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA will play their final World Cup warm-up fixture against England on Saturday. Sandy Park will be the venue, a second home for six Eagles who play their club rugby for Exeter Chiefs. It’s been a long time since the USA tasted victory over the Red Roses. In 20 …
Read More »Brazil ready for Rugby Sevens World Cup
Brazil is ready for the Rugby Sevens World Cup. As Yaras will compete at the World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa this month. The South Americans will begin their campaign on Friday, September 09 against Ireland. Brazil has confirmed a twelve-women roster for the Rugby Sevens World Cup. The …
Read More »NOLA secure Moni Tonga’uiha on long-term deal
Moni Tonga’uiha will be staying in New Orleans for the foreseeable future. The US Eagles flanker has inked a two-year contract extension with the Gold. Having already been signed through the upcoming 2023 campaign, he is now secured through at least the 2025 Major League Rugby season. This past season …
Read More »USA names rosters for Sevens World Cup
USA Rugby has named the Eagles squads to take part in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens. Cape Town will act as the host, with the tournaments to be played in a straight knockout format. The Women’s side returns to action for the first time since Toulouse in May. There …
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