What a week it was that just passed! A stunning game in San Juan saw the unfortunate Pumas fall to England while their North American friends had forgettable days against their respective opponents. Brazil came back from certain death to steal an incredible victory, Guyana got past a tricky Trinidad …
Read More »Match Preview – Cayman Islands vs Mexico
Mexico are now one win away from claiming top spot in the North Zone of the Rugby Americas North Championship. In fact with the USA South vs Bermuda match cancelled all it will take is two tournament points to book a spot in the Grand Final. That means a draw …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a great week of rugby but also a massively busy one, with seven games involving Americas teams requiring careful several hours of scrutiny. Add to that a plethora of games played earlier this week and it’s been a challenge to get all caught up! We’ve just about made …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 14 2017
Test match rugby today saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Uruguay’s come-from-behind win over Russia has seen Los Teros gaining ground in the rankings. In the Americas Uruguay remains 3rd. The win gives Uruguay a 0.79 point increase in the rankings. This sees Uruguay widening the cap between itself and …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Day 2 Review
Round two of the World Rugby Nations Cup was another of excitement. Having lost in round one both the Argentina XV and Namibia notched up wins in round two. This leaves Emerging Italy as the only side yet to win. With one round remaining Uruguay is the only undefeated side. …
Read More »USA Rugby South Panthers vs Bermuda Cancelled
Saturday was to see two Rugby Americas North international matches played. One of them, however, has been cancelled. The USA South Panthers’ home fixture against Bermuda has officially been called-off. Rugby Americas North has awarded a victory by WO to the USA South Panthers. This also sees the Panthers allocated …
Read More »Best of the Rest
Another serving of some of the most interesting bits of rugby media around the interwebs. This time it’s a bit USA-heavy but there are parallels to be drawn for other nations. For those with an interest in the development of professional rugby in North America, there’s lots here to digest. …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup – Round 2 Preview
An exciting first round saw two upsets as Spain defeated Namibia in the only true test match of the round and Russia edge past the Argentina XV in a high-scoring thriller. Hosts Uruguay were comfortable winners over Emerging Italy. The second round again features just one match with World Rugby …
Read More »Cayman Islands announce team to play Mexico
The Cayman Islands have confirmed their team to play Mexico in their North Zone pool match of the Americas Rugby North Championship at the Truman Bodden Complex in George Town on Saturday. A draw will be enough for Mexico to claim top spot in the North, while Cayman can still …
Read More »Teams set for u20 Trophy Qualifier
The teams are ready for the first of two World Rugby u20 Qualifier matches between Canada and the USA, with the winner to represent North America at the World Rugby u20 Trophy later this year. Both matches will be played at Ellerslie Park in Edmonton, the second on Saturday as …
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