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We are into the final found of the June internationals and of course the first round of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series which means that reputations are on the line… but has the fat lady already sung in this competition? Rugby United clairvoyant Dan Mason had another storming …

Not two years removed from the 2015 World Cup and we’re already into crunch time for qualification in the next. Each side seems to be going through the inevitable ‘rebuilding’ stage that follows a World Cup year and yet neither arrive with a settled lineup or distinct style of play. …

International rugby is about winning. That goes for every minute of every match. Winning the set piece, winning the collisions, whatever battle that needs to be won to walk away victorious. In sport, however, some games are more important than others. The knock-outs. Local derbies. Cup finals. The Americas 1 …

Fresh off their Nations Cup success Los Teros have extended their winning streak to 9 matches. Wins included are from matches in the Americas Rugby Championship, South American Rugby Championship. What then is next for Uruguay? First up Uruguay is to have home advantage against the Argentina XV. The one-off …

The South America 1 vs North America 2 Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying dates are now known. Uruguay will meet the runner-up of the two-match Canada vs USA series in 2018. The Canadians host the Eagles in the first match this coming Saturday in Hamilton, Ontario. Uruguay earned the right …

It’s more bad news for Canadian fans as Conor Trainor is out of the upcoming World Cup Qualifying series against the USA after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon in the match against Romania on Saturday. The attacking midfielder was expected to play a significant role for the team but will …

The hits keep on coming from Houston, who have added two more forwards to their emerging roster in recent days. Former US Eagles flanker Kyle Sumsion is the latest to put pen to paper and agree to join the Strikers for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. It’s a return …

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 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands defeated Mexico on Saturday, winning 39-17 at the ruman Bodden Complex in Georgetown. Despite the historical results …

Test match rugby this weekend resulted in changes in the Americas Rankings. In all there were five test matches involving teams from the Americas. Uruguay’s historic Nations Cup title and the result of Saturday’s test in the Caribbean has resulted in notable changes. The Cayman Islands’ 39-17 win over Mexico means …

The Eagles very nearly overcame a 21-3 deficit to fall to an agonizing 21-17 defeat to Georgia at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Saturday. After going into the break 18-3 down and conceding an early penalty in the second half, the USA had the better of the Lelos, scoring two …