Canada

Match Preview – Canada vs USA

The 60th meeting between two North American rivals will take place in Atlantic Canada for just the second time and the first since the World Cup held in St. John’s in 2006. For Halifax and the province Nova Scotia it’s a first – the first ever test match, with the …

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Canada vs Russia 2018 – Match Highlights

In their second of three home June Internationals Canada took-on Russia on Saturday. Played in the capital of Ottawa, the North Americans went into the game as favorites but were not up to the task. An impressive Russia ran out comprehensive 43-20 winners. Canada’s team move east to Halifax to …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA The USA Eagles did themselves proud in defeating Scotland 30-29 on Saturday. It was as historic moment as never before …

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San Diego beat Austin, secure Semi spot

The San Diego Legion assured their spot in the Major League Rugby Semi Finals with a 31-17 win over Austin Elite at Torero Stadium. It’s a welcome relief for the Legion who have had some shaky moments during the season and also faced the prospect of having to earn their …

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Americas Rankings – June 17 2018

With the completion of international competition this weekend it is time to update the Americas Rankings. The June 17 2018 edition sees results in both North and South American impacting the points of countries from the Western Hemisphere. The USA Eagles’ magnificent 30-29 win over Scotland sees the teams exchanging 2.00 rankings …

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Glendale stops Seattle to seal top spot

The Glendale Raptors kept their unbeaten record intact as they recovered from a poor start to defeat the Seattle Seawolves by 33-11 at Infinity Park on Saturday. It’s a bitterly disappointing result for the visitors, who were intent to set a marker ahead of a possible showdown in the Major …

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Canada qualifies for World Rugby u20 Trophy

Canada may have lost the battle but as it turns out the war was already won. Despite dropping a 40-22 result to the Junior All-Americans on Saturday afternoon the young Canadians have qualified as the North American representatives at the World Rugby u20 Trophy on account of their 20-point win …

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