For just the second time in 2020 the Americas Rankings have been updated. Changes have been made following the completion of international activities this weekend. There were two matches involving the Americas, one of which was capped. Uruguay were home winners of Spain on Friday. The 19-10 result sees Uruguay …
Read More »Highlights: World Tens Series Finals
The inaugural World Tens Series event reached its conclusion in Bermuda on Saturday. Seven teams took to the field with a team from South Africa – SX10 – ultimately crowned champions. Played over three weeks, the tournament overcame numerous obstacles to ultimately be deemed a success. Saturday’s action included some …
Read More »SX10 rallies to claim World Tens title
A second half rally from SX10 saw them defeat the Ohio Aviators 21-14 in the Grand Final of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda on Saturday. The knock-out rounds brought the three-week tournament to an exciting conclusion in front of a limited but appreciative local crowd who were …
Read More »World Tens Series set for Finals on Saturday
The schedule for Finals Day at the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda is now set. All seven teams will be in action to start the knock-out portion of the tournament on Saturday. Advancing directly to the Semi Final stage are the London Royals, who finished as the top …
Read More »Royals top league standings at World Tens Series
The London Royals have secured their spot as top seeds heading into the knockout phase of the World Tens Series. Two wins from three including a tense one-point victory over the Ohio Aviators on Tuesday was just enough to give the English side a direct spot in the Semi Final. …
Read More »Dragons bring the heat on World Tens Day Three
The Asia Pacific Dragons were the talk of the town in Hamilton on Monday evening after an impressive Day Three at the World Tens Series. After a sluggish first day of the tournament the renowned touring side have won four from five including both matches to start Round 2. A …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina In their first match of 2020, Los Pumas were winners. A team missing European-based players defeated the Australia XV 19-15 …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 01 2020
For the first time in 2020 the Americas Rankings can be recalculated. COVID-19 canceled all capped international competition involving teams from the Americas. This came to an end today. Uruguay’s home loss vs Spain sees changes. Uruguay went into the match ranked 17th in the world and 3rd in the …
Read More »World Tens Series set for Round 2 start on Monday
Round 2 of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda will start as schedule on Monday morning. The tournament will be boosted by a seventh team and a fully-revamped Phoenix team that will see the level of competition rising following the entertaining opening round. SX10 forfeited last week’s games …
Read More »World Tens Series delays start of Round 2
The second round of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda will be delayed by two days. Initially slated for this coming Saturday and Sunday, the matches will now be played on Monday and Tuesday (November 2 and 3) of next week. It’s a decision necessitated by strict Bermudian …
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