New Zealand overcame a tough Canadian challenge to win 35-20 in the second game of the Women’s Rugby Super Series on Friday. As a result Canada drops one place in the World Rugby Rankings, but they will have an immediate chance to reverse the change in their next match against …
Read More »Experienced England too strong for young Eagles
An experienced England side were too much for their young USA opponents, claiming a dominant 38-5 win over the Eagles on Friday afternoon in the opening match of the Women’s Rugby Super Series. Below report courtesy of England Rugby, more to be added later: The Red Roses secured a bonus-point …
Read More »Arrows send development team to New York
The Toronto Arrows have sent 20 players to New York for a match against the Collegiate All-Americans East on Saturday. Among them are five senior Arrows squad members who are looking to find increased playing time in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Canadian international winger Kainoa Lloyd is the …
Read More »Super Series Preview – Canada vs New Zealand
Two more heavyweights in the women’s game will collide in the second game of the Super Series in Chula Vista on Friday afternoon. Canada have traveled south to take on New Zealand, the World Champions and only team to defeat the Maple Leafs at the 2017 World Cup. It’s a …
Read More »Super Series Preview – USA vs England
The Women’s Rugby Super Series kicks off in Chula Vista on Friday, with the hosts USA facing Six Nations Grand Slam champions England. It was the Red Roses who played host in their last meeting, a 57-5 win over the Eagles at Allianz Park in November. England field a strong …
Read More »2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series Preview
The Women’s Rugby Super Series is back – bigger and better than ever. Previously a four team event, the round-robin competition was last held in 2016 at Salt Lake City. This time the top five teams in the world will be hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, …
Read More »Development side for Eagles at Pan Am Games
The USA have opted not to send a senior sevens side to contest the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, next month. Only half of the 12-man squad have experience on the HSBC Sevens Series, with six collegiate standouts called up to fill out the roster. Cody Melphy captains the …
Read More »Eagles to take on world’s best in Super Series
The USA will be keeping impressive company at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego. Currently ranked No5 in the world, the Women’s Eagles will face all four teams ranked higher over a two-week stretch. They’ll start their campaign against World Cup finalists England, followed by champions New Zealand. …
Read More »Samoa call on new names for Pacific Nations Cup
Manu Samoa coach Steve Jackson has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Included are eight uncapped players, while a host of experienced internationals expected to be in consideration for the World Cup are unavailable for the three-match tournament. Among the new names are three locally-based players. …
Read More »Up and Under – World Cup Edition
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. With three of four World Cup training squads now revealed, this week we look at the movers and shakers a we head towards …
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