Day one of the 2025 Women’s Perth Sevens went well for Canada and the USA. Both North American competitors went 2-0 on the day, claiming wins over Fiji and Great Britain. The results mean the winner of Canada vs USA on Saturday will win Pool B. The opening day was …
Read More »Uruguay Overcome Fiji for Dream Start in Perth 7’s
Against the odds, Los Teros 7’s were 24-17 winners over Fiji on Friday. An Uruguayan victory appeared out of the question after Fiji went out to a 17-0 lead. However, the South Americans went out their work and successfully defeated Fiji for the second time in history. Uruguay’s win featured …
Read More »Late score gives Drua win over LA in Lautoka
A late try from Fijian flanker Motikiai Murray gave the Drua a 33-26 win over RFC Los Angeles in preseason action at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Friday. The historic first-ever clash between teams from Major League Rugby and Super Rugby Pacific provided no shortage of entertainment. It was the …
Read More »LA books preseason match with Super Rugby’s Fijian Drua
RFC Los Angeles have booked an historic match against the Fijian Drua. The preseason contest will take place on Friday, January 24th, at Churchill Park in Lautoka. It’s the first time a Major League Rugby side will have taken the field opposite a team from Super Rugby. Both lineups are …
Read More »Argentina 7’s Claim Bronze in Dubai
It was a mixed bag for Americas competitors in Men’s and Women’s Competitions in Dubai. In the Men’s Argentina 7’s came away with a good finish by securing a spot on the podium and Uruguay had an overall successful tournament. However, the USA were a disappointment by finishing in 12th, …
Read More »Powerful Spain roster to face Teros and Eagles
Pablo Bouza has named a 42-man extended Spain roster for their upcoming test series against Uruguay, Fiji, and the USA. The ex-Pumas forward will have a large contingent of his France-based professionals available as the Leones begin preparations for next year’s World Cup qualifiers. Giant Toulouse prop Joël Merkler returns …
Read More »Eagles come up short but earn Fijian respect
The USA came up short against Fiji on Tokyo on Saturday but stout defense earned a respectable 22-3 result in the Pacific Nations Cup Semi Final. High humidity affected ball handling at times, while the Eagles scrum was under huge pressure for much of the game. An early turnover by …
Read More »PNC 2024 – Fiji vs USA – ARN Guide
The first Semi Final of the Pacific Nations Cup sees the USA taking on Fiji in Tokyo. It’s been a decade since they last collided in a test match in what will be just their 7th meeting. Nine spots separate them on the current World Rankings, the largest such disparity …
Read More »USA compete but Japan a step ahead in Kumagaya
Japan made the most of their opportunities to secure a 41-24 victory over a game but ultimately outmatched USA side in Kumagaya on Saturday. The result gives the Brave Blossoms top spot in the pool as the two sides now move on to the knockout stage of the Pacific Nations …
Read More »No Americas Referees Appointed Matches in 2024 Pacific Nations Cup
Referee appointments for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup see no matches allocated to Americas officials. The competition will be played in North America, Oceania and Japan with six competitors: Canada, USA, Japan, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. World Rugby has appointed referees from Australia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland and …
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