The first Semi Final of the Pacific Nations Cup sees the USA taking on Fiji in Tokyo. It’s been a decade since they last collided in a test match in what will be just their 7th meeting. Nine spots separate them on the current World Rankings, the largest such disparity …
Read More »MLR Notes: Latham to lead Hounds, coaching vacancies filling up
Chris Latham is the new Head Coach of the Chicago Hounds. The 49-year-old Australian has been given the full-time role following Rob Webber’s return to England with Saracens. Webber had replaced Sam Harris late in the regular season after mixed results. It’s the second lead role for Latham in MLR. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Argentina Break Records in handing Australia their all-time biggest defeat Argentina produced a record breaking performance against Australia on Saturday. …
Read More »Canada names training squad for WXV
Kévin Rouet has named a Canada squad of 35 to prepare for the upcoming WXV tournament. This year’s top division will be hosted in Vancouver, with the Maple Leafs to line up opposite France, Ireland, and England on successive weekends beginning September 29. Two-thirds of the roster are based overseas, …
Read More »USA compete but Japan a step ahead in Kumagaya
Japan made the most of their opportunities to secure a 41-24 victory over a game but ultimately outmatched USA side in Kumagaya on Saturday. The result gives the Brave Blossoms top spot in the pool as the two sides now move on to the knockout stage of the Pacific Nations …
Read More »PNC 2024 – Japan vs USA – ARN Guide
The pool stage of the Pacific Nations Cup wraps up this weekend with knockout seedings on offer. Both the USA and Japan have booked their place in the Semi Final with wins over Canada. Saturday’s victor in Kumagaya will face Samoa next weekend in Tokyo, with the loser to square …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP USA Outplay Canada in LA It won’t go down as one of the classic matches in Pacific Nations Cup history, …
Read More »USA outplay Canada in sloppy PNC encounter
It won’t go down as one of the classic matches in Pacific Nations Cup history, but the USA did enough to earn a comfortable 28-15 win over Canada in southern California on Saturday. Three first half tries put the Eagles head by 10 points at the break and some committed …
Read More »PNC 2024 – USA vs Canada – ARN Guide
The USA start their 2024 Pacific Nations Cup account when they host Canada in greater Los Angeles on Saturday. It’s been three years since the neighboring countries last faced each other in a test match. While the Eagles were victorious in that World Cup qualifying series, ultimately both teams would …
Read More »2024 MLR College Draft Summary
The fifth edition of Major League Rugby’s College Draft is now complete. A total of 36 players were selected across three rounds with all 12 teams from the 2024 season participating. As widely expected, the first overall selection by Anthem was US Eagles training squad member Erich Storti. Leading the …
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