Scott Lawrence has named six uncapped players in his 31-man Eagles squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The USA will hold a 10-day training camp in Chula Vista before hosting Canada in Los Angeles on August 31, and Japan in Kumagaya on September 7. At least one and possibly …
Read More »Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against Japan in Vancouver on August 25 and the USA on August 31. At least one further test …
Read More »MLR confirms College Draft date and selection order
Major League Rugby have confirmed a Wednesday, August 28, broadcast date for the 2024 College Draft. It’s the fifth edition of the off-season event that gives teams a chance to select from a pool of declared collegiate talent based in the USA or Canada. Seven selected players have since achieved …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Wellington Fells the Effects of Argentina Statement win over New Zealand Pablo Matera captained Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas to a 38-30 …
Read More »All Blacks 30 Year Unbeaten Streak at Eden Park Under Threat
Argentina’s magnificent victory over New Zealand in Wellington has shaken-up the 2024 Rugby Championship. The accomplishment comes with added spice as the teams prepare to meet again at Eden Park. The Auckland stadium is the unofficial national stadium of New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks have not been beaten at …
Read More »World Rugby makes change to International eligibility regulation
World Rugby has made another change to its regulations regarding international eligibility. Gone is the five-year consecutive residency regulation, which has instead been replaced by five-year ‘registration’. The latest alteration will make it easier for athletes to play for a country they have not been born in or qualify for …
Read More »Japan take youth and experience to Canada
Japanese Head Coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his Brave Blossoms roster for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC). Jones has gone for 19 forwards and 16 backs. Included are some established names as well as seven newcomers. The Brave Blossoms are coming off an underwhelming July campaign. The July internationals …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Historic Olympic Medal wins for Canada and the USA North American rugby received a major boost after both Canada and …
Read More »Free Jacks beat Seawolves to claim second straight MLR title
The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for a second straight year. A league record crowd of just over 12,000 watched the team from Boston defeat the Seattle Seawolves 20-11 in San Diego, with the suffocating Free Jacks defense ultimately proving the difference. Seattle had the edge …
Read More »Brazil XV Humbled and Pummeled by Vancouver Highlanders
Brazil were humbled and pummeled in Canada on Saturday. The Brazilian next-of-XV, playing under the name Os Tupis XV, were humiliated at Klahanie Park in West Vancouver. The Vancouver Highlands were 77-7 winners in what was a reality check for Tupis XV Head Coach and Brazilian Technical Director, Josh Reeves. …
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