Daniel Sancery will continue his career in France. The Brazilian test fullback joins Nationale 2 club Graulhet from the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Sancery was born in Campinas, Brazil but was raised in France. He returned to Brazil for professional rugby purposes in 2016. Sancery played for Os …
Read More »Samu Manoa in Eagles squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Samu Manoa is back in the frame for the Eagles. The 37-year-old lock or back row last represented the USA in November of 2018 before announcing his international retirement ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019. Manoa is one of 30 players named by Head Coach Gary Gold for the upcoming …
Read More »Haitian Kévin Fabien signs extension with Brive Espoirs
Kévin Fabien has signed a new contract with Brive Espoirs. The center has signed following a strong showing during the 2021-2022 season. He was a regular in the mid-field where he made thirteen starts, many of which were with Juan Manuel Alonso who has returned to Uruguay. Like Alonso, Fabien …
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 USA back on winning track as they down Australia The USA ended an eight-game losing streak with a 16-14 …
Read More »Seawolves storm past Legion into Western Conference Final
The Seattle Seawolves stormed past the San Diego Legion by a final score of 43-19 on Sunday evening. A packed house at Starfire Stadium were treated to an entertaining match that saw the home side dominate the set piece, while AJ Alatimu kicked 21 points to lead the way into …
Read More »Pumas in thick of the action in Top 14 Play-Off’s and Access Match
Pumas were in the thick of the action in the Top 14 this weekend. Three backs scored tries in decisive matches; all of which were winning efforts. Bordeaux and Toulouse secured their places in the Top 14 Semi Finals while Perpignan defeated Mont de Marsan in the access match to …
Read More »New Zealand shut out Canada in Auckland
New Zealand earned a convincing 28-0 victory over Canada in Auckland on Saturday night to retain their No2 world ranking. The Black Ferns bullied the Canadians up front and dominated the collisions, their rush defense never allowing the visitors to be comfortable on attack. Both sides had early scoring opportunities …
Read More »Brasil ganha título sul-americana e jogará no Pan -Americano Chile 2023
A Seleção Brasileira Feminina manteve a hegemonia ao vencer mais uma vez de forma invicta a 21ª edição do Sul-americano de Sevens Feminino, em Saquarema, no Rio de Janeiro. Na final, as Yaras bateram Las Tucanes colombianas por 27 a 0 e a experiente capitã Luiza Campos foi eleita a …
Read More »Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak
The USA ended an eight-game losing streak with a 16-14 win over Australia in Auckland on Saturday. Three penalties and a conversion from Gabby Cantorna pushed the Eagles to a 16-nil lead but two tries from the Wallaroos in the final quarter made for a nail-biting conclusion to the match. …
Read More »UBCOB Ravens victorious against Peñarol
The Vancouver vs Montevideo battle was won by the UBCOB Ravens. The Canadian side were 23-14 winners against a very young Peñarol on Saturday in Glendale, Colorado. The teams each touched down for two tries. Scrum-half Alex Ball scored for the Ravens and N8 Pedro Mársico did so for Peñarol. …
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