This award is different from the others. There is no set criteria, no objective way to measure one against another. Its objective is to acknowledge someone that encapsulates the spirit of the game we love. Rugby is a sport of inclusivity, of respect, of integrity and commitment. Any person who …
Read More »Up and Under
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 USA The US Eagles set a new record for tries and points scored as they romped to a 51-34 win over …
Read More »Americas Rankings – February 19 2017
Week 2 of the Americas Rugby Championship has impacted the Americas Rankings. While there have been no positional changes within the rankings there have been alterations in the world rankings. Canada’s record loss at home to the USA means they fall from 64.29 points to 62.15. The lost points have …
Read More »Record-setting win for USA over Canada
The US Eagles set a new record for tries and points scored as they romped to a 51-34 win over Canada at Swangard Stadium on Saturday. It tops the 41-23 mark set in Ottawa in 2015 and extends their winning streak to five tests against the Canucks, their best ever …
Read More »ARC Predictions – Round 3
Two rounds down and we’re starting to head into treacherous waters. Round Two was an easy one, almost everyone got their picks right though the scores varied wildly. Derek Sagehorn returned with a bang, sporting a perfect 3-0 record and correctly prognosticating the 21-point win by Canada over Chile. Not to …
Read More »Match Preview – Canada vs USA
The main event of the evening is one of the most anticipated clashes of the Americas Rugby Championship. One of the classic rugby rivalries is renewed as Canada host the USA at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. While not exactly a precursor for the approaching World Cup qualifiers given the number …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Aviva Premiership Round 15
Wasps will be clear on top of the Aviva Premiership table for at least another week as Saracens dropped their Friday evening clash with Gloucester in a 31-23 surprise result. Argentine second row Mariano Galarza earned bragging rights as a replacement for the winners with countrymen Juan Figallo and Marcelo …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – RFU Championship Week 16
The Greene King IPA Championship inches along into Week 16 with only one race of note to take it down the home stretch. The demise of London Welsh means that there will be no relegation this season, so it’s only promotion to the Aviva Premiership that is at stake, and …
Read More »NFL prospect Psalm Wooching opts for rugby
Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching is switching his focus to rugby. Projected as a late-round NFL draft pick or free agent signing, the 23-year-old has opted to turn down a chance at a professional football career in favor of a shot at the Olympics. Born in Hawaii with Samoan heritage, …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide – Guinness Pro 12 Week 15
Week 15 of the Guinness Pro 12 is underway. The Celtic-Italian League will future a full round of six matches this weekend. The round is being played during a bye weekend of the Six Nations but leading test players from all four nations are not to play. In one of …
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