Chile will play in the Bowl Final at the Rugby World Cup Sevens after defeating Uganda on Day Three in San Francisco. Uruguay were overwhelmed by Hong Kong, while Jamaica were given a sound beating by Papua New Guinea Los Cóndores led 15-5 at the break thanks to tries from …
Read More »Canada rebound, Chile and Uruguay win on Day Two
The second day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco proved more fruitful than the first for the Americas teams knocked out of Championship contention. Canada, Chile, and Uruguay each earned victories while Jamaica put in a creditable performance in defeat to Hong Kong. Chile opened the day …
Read More »Argentina knock out Canada, USA smash Wales
The top two Americas seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens advanced to the Quarter Finals after dominant performances in the Round of 16 on Friday. Argentina ended Canada’s hopes of reaching the final eight while the USA started their tournament in style with a big win over Wales. Canada …
Read More »Canada survive scare, Chile left heartbroken
Canada survived a nail-biting match against Papua New Guinea to advance to the men’s Round of 16 at the Rugby World Cup Sevens. After leading 24-7 thanks to a pair of tries from Justin Douglas Canada conceded two tries and needed a last minute score by Connor Braid to secure …
Read More »Rugby World Cup Sevens Rosters and Preview
The 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens will kick off at San Francisco’s AT&T Park in just a few hours with 40 teams from 28 nations participating across two divisions. It’s the seventh rendition of the tournament for the men, but only the fourth time the women have been involved. This …
Read More »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 Mexico U19’s Mexico’s Men’s U19’s were crowned Rugby Americas North U19’s champions for 2018. They defeated all comers, including the now …
Read More »Colombia Ready for 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
Colombia is ready for the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The host nation of the 2018 CAC Games will field Men’s and Women’s teams in the Rugby Sevens tournaments. The 2018 CAC Games will take place in Colombia’s fourth largest city, Barranquilla. The selected players are to have …
Read More »Mexico Win 2018 RAN Men’s U19’s Title
Mexico are the 2018 RAN Men’s U19’s title holders. Mexico won the junior level men’s Rugby Americas North title by defeating the USA South Panthers 45-15 in Mexico City this afternoon. The 2018 RAN Men’s U19’s were played over three match days. Mexico and the USA South were both defeated …
Read More »USA South Crowned 2018 Women’s 10’s Champions
The USA South have been crowned the 2018 Women’s 10’s Champions. They did so by building on their Day One victories to win as deserved champions. Played over two days in Mexico City, the 2018 Women’s 10’s were a part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Super Week. The tournament …
Read More »Jamaica, USA South Impress on Day One of RAN Women’s 10
Jamaica, and the USA South impressed on Day One of the 2018 RAN Women’s 10. Played in Mexico City the Women’s 10’s is part of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Super Week. The USA South opened with a dominant 48-0 victory over the Bahamas. They would follow it up …
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