USA

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Brazil The magic of the Estádio do Pacaembu continues! Brazil erased a 21-6 deficit by scoring three tries in the final seven …

Test match rugby this weekend saw changes in the Americas Rankings. Gains were made by Brazil and Guyana, winners of their respective matches. Argentina’s loss to England saw the top side in the Americas slightly dropping but remaining top of the Americas. The sensational comeback which saw Brazil toppling Portugal …

Ireland conquered the Eagles in New Jersey, winning 55-19 today. The final score was reflective of the performances of the two sides. Ireland played the better rugby throughout to underline the Tier 1 vs Tier 2 status. Ireland quickly got themselves into a lead. A double from Munster veteran Keith …

It’s hard to believe but we’re already in June and a full slate of test matches are upon us! It seems only yesterday we were gliding through the Americas Rugby Championship. Of course since then we’ve seen the South American Championship come and go and also the end of the …

The USA begin their June Internationals on Saturday. The Eagles will play their toughest match of the year, hosting Ireland in New Jersey. The fixture is to be the first of four internationals. The second will be vs Georgia and will be followed by Japan 2019 qualifiers vs Canada. Outgoing …

A 24 Team Rugby World Cup is ‘Far Away’. Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) President Sebastián Piñeyrua noted to Ignacio Chans of Referi that the chances of expanding from 20 to 24 teams is unlikely. “I don’t believe that it would be so simple, the World Cup is already …

Just when Eagles fans were starting to feel really good about themselves the bad news starts piling up at the worst possible time. First it was the injury list; Greg Peterson, Samu Manoa, Danny Barrett, Thretton Palamo, Blaine Scully. Then came the confirmation of John Mitchell’s impeding departure. Now just …

It’s an unusual feeling for Canadian fans heading into this year’s June international series. They’ve welcomed difficult opposition on many an occasion in the past, but this time it’s not just for bragging rights. For the first time the World Cup Qualifiers will be tacked on at the end of …

There are a variety of players who for one reason or another are missing from international duty this month. The following is an offering of the leading players who are not to play test rugby in June. Not considered for this composite XV are players who have officially announced their …

Newcastle Falcons prop Paddy Ryan has been called up by the Eagles ahead of their match against Ireland on Saturday. The uncapped 26-year-old tighthead specialist joins the squad as an injury replacement for Titi Lamositele. The specifics of Lamositele’s injury have not been revealed but if speculation that he will …