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It was two losses from three matches for the men’s teams from the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Only the USA were able to open their World Sevens Series season with a win as both Canada and Argentina suffered one-score defeats. The opening match of the 2019-2020 …

The opening day of the Dubai Sevens saw both North American entries winning in the women’s bracket. Canada got past a tricky Russia side in their first match, with the USA besting Brazil immediately following to set up a mighty battle for Pool A supremacy on Day Two. Two first …

Axel Müller made his presence known once again on Sunday. The Pumas Sevens international had an outstanding game for Brive against Stade Français Paris, showing off his footwork and vision on one incisive counter-attack and then intercepting a pass from countryman Nicolás Sánchez to score a vital first-half try in …

Wednesday evening will be another historic first for Brazil they host the Barbarians in São Paulo. It’s an especially meaningful occasion for the invitational side who have never before played in South America. The match will take place at the spiritual home of the Tupis, the Estádio do Morumbi, and …

Brive came back from a 22-9 halftime deficit to make things interesting at Castres on Saturday, falling just short 28-26 but coming away with a losing bonus point on the road. After a terrible first half, it was Axel Müller’s try mid-way through the second stanza that sparked the revival. …

Santiago Cordero was left out of Argentina’s World Cup squad but continues to make a strong impression in the Top 14. After scoring 10 tries in the Premiership with Exeter Chiefs last season, he has now scored three in six games for his new club Bordeaux Bègles. His latest effort …

The French Barbarians are touring North America in 2020. The invitational side will play against Canada in Montreal on July 4 before taking on the US Eagles in New York on July 11. Further details are still to be revealed but Stéphane Hamel of Rugby Québec has confirmed the plans …

The Americas missed out at the World Rugby awards. It ended a year of highs and lows in international competition for the four Americas competitors at RWC 2019. The 2019 World Rugby Awards ceremony was held in Tokyo, Japan and saw the USA having three nominees. Joe Taufete’e was up …

RWC 2019 is in the history books. The Japan-hosted Rugby World Cup proved the critics wrong as it was a highly successful tournament with excellent attendance as well as strong domestic support. The next stop will be a familiar one –  France. The hosts of RWC 2007 will officially host …

A French referee has been appointed for the RWC Final for the first time. France’s Jérôme Garcès will take charge of England vs South Africa, the deciding match as to who are the 2019 World Champions. Garcès has refereed in 10 prior RWC matches and a total of 55 test …