The USA will send a senior representative team to South Africa for two matches in October. A squad of domestic talent will take part in the Toyota Challenge with a game against the Cheetahs on October 14 and a friendly against the Pumas on October 21. Dubbed the ‘National A’ …
Read More »World Cup Qualifiers – USA Last Chance Pathway
The USA’s pathway to Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The Men’s Eagles will play in a four team repechage tournament in Dubai, UAE in November. The champion will qualify for RWC 2023 as the 20th, and final, participant. The USA will be competing against Hong Kong, Kenya and …
Read More »Canada to play Fiji in final World Cup Warm-up
Canada will have one last tune-up before touching down in New Zealand for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The Senior Women’s side will spend a week in Fiji, culminating in a full test match on the September 24th weekend at the National Stadium in Suva. While the two sides have …
Read More »Moneta and González Rizzoni named to 7s Series Dream Team
Two Argentine stars have been named on the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2021-2022 World Sevens Series. Wing Marcos Moneta and forward Luciano González Rizzoni earned selection after helping Los Pumas to a fourth overall finish on this year’s circuit. Both players were prolific scorers over the course of …
Read More »Dallas names Agustín Cavalieri as new Head Coach
Dallas have unveiled their new Head Coach for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Agustín Cavalieri joins the Jackals from Italy, where he was Forwards Coach of the national men’s u20 side. Originally from Rosario in Argentina, this is the first leading role for the 39-year-old nicknamed ‘Cuca’. Cavalieri enjoyed …
Read More »Jamaica Ready for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jamaica is ready for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. A twelve-man roster has been named to represent the Caribbean country in Cape Town, South Africa. Jamaica will open their campaign on Friday, September 09 against Scotland. The Jamaican roster contains three returning players from the previous Rugby Sevens World …
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 Awesome Argentina defeat All Blacks in New Zealand The script of rugby was re-written on Saturday. The mighty All …
Read More »Brazil win Tri Nations title with commanding win over Colombia
Brazil are the 2022 Tri Nations champions. Os Tupis won the South American B Championship with a commanding win over Colombia on Sunday in Barranquilla. Brazil’s 52-13 victory followed a 31-28 win over Paraguay on Wednesday. Brazil won both of their matches in the Tri Nations while Paraguay defeated Colombia in …
Read More »Meakes helps Australia claim first ever Sevens Series title
Australia have claimed their first ever World Sevens Series title. Despite finishing third in Los Angeles, the ‘Misfits’ – as they call themselves – held the best overall points total at the season’s end, edging out South Africa and Argentina to finish at the top. The best previous finish for …
Read More »Michael Smith changes focus from rugby to medicine
San Diego Legion flanker Michael Smith will switch his focus from rugby to education for the next four years. The Canadian international has accepted a position in the UBC Island Medical Program with an anticipated graduation in 2026. Smith had an exceptional season for the Legion in 2022, playing in …
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