Just five rounds of play remain in France’s domestic championship this season. For some there is a scramble to obtain the necessary points to reach the play-offs while for others it is about qualifying for Europe or avoiding the dreaded relegation. This weekend will see some in all scenarios with Americas Players …
Read More »Rugby Canada elects new Chairman
Rugby Canada has announced its new Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting held at their home base in Langford, BC, ahead of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event two weeks ago. Most notable among the changes is the election of Tim Powers as Chairman, to replace outgoing Pat …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 21
It is the business end of the European club season which means it is cut-throat times for many clubs. In the case of the Celtic-Italian league there are to be a host of interesting fixtures involving Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 21. The round is to be the …
Read More »PRO Rugby inks deal with Time Warner
Fears that Ohio’s home games from Memorial Park in Obetz would not be broadcast live have been allayed as PRO Rugby has signed an agreement with Time Warner Cable for the 2016 season. Rumours had persisted that no deal was in place following the decision to partner with ONE World Sport …
Read More »East Camp begins for Canada Women
Canada’s second senior women’s selection camp gets underway today at the University of Guelph. Head coach François Ratier will run the rule over 34 players over the next five days in preparation for the Women’s Rugby Super Series to be held in July at Salt Lake City. A 33-player camp …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana Impressive results for both Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana on Saturday see the two Caribbean countries strongly positioned …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 24 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – April 24 2016 see Brazil and Paraguay changing places while both Uruguay and Chile have made slight gains. Uruguay edged slightly closer to Canada by rising from 63,23 points to a new ranking of 63,26. …
Read More »Denver scrum mauls San Francisco
Denver made it two wins from two as they ground San Francisco into submission on the back of a totally dominant scrum that contributed to virtually every score. The final tally was 35-18, but it could have been more had windy conditions affected Will Magie’s kicking accuracy and the bounce …
Read More »Guyana overpower Barbados in World Cup Qualifier
Guyana overpowered Barbados in a Rugby World Cup qualifier on Saturday, winning 48-17 at the National Park in Playfield, Guyana. The comprehensive victory means Guyana has one foot in the door in the subsequent round of the Americas qualifying series. The victorious Guyana will take to the field again on …
Read More »San Diego speed overwhelms Sacramento
San Diego showed why they are early season favorites with an overwhelming display of running rugby at Torero Stadium to come away victorious in their first ever game by a score of 37-24 over Sacramento. Despite the visitors showing superiority in the forwards, the pace of the impressive backline and …
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