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 Advantage Eagles Before Taking to the Field Canada’s home defeat against Japan was a record loss. It was also Canada’s …
Read More »Poor start costs Canada against Japan in PNC clash
Canada’s return to the Pacific Nations Cup was unsuccessful as Japan were comfortable 55-28 winners in Vancouver on Sunday. A dreadful start for the Maple Leafs saw them conceding 38 unanswered points in 30 minutes, though some credibility some credibility was restored with three second half tries. The speed of …
Read More »PNC 2024: Canada vs Japan – ARN Guide
Canada makes its first Pacific Nations Cup appearance since 2019 when Japan arrives in Vancouver on Sunday. The two sides were once regular competitors but haven’t met in a test match since 2016, and it’s been nearly two decades since the Maple Leafs have defeated the Brave Blossoms. FORM GUIDE …
Read More »No Americas Referees Appointed Matches in 2024 Pacific Nations Cup
Referee appointments for the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup see no matches allocated to Americas officials. The competition will be played in North America, Oceania and Japan with six competitors: Canada, USA, Japan, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. World Rugby has appointed referees from Australia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland and …
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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 Brazil Complete Statement Win over Paraguay in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier Brazil completed a big statement win over Paraguay …
Read More »USA close out Japan tour with narrow victory
The USA closed out their two-test tour of Japan with an 11-8 victory in Shizuoka on Saturday. It was the second close contest for the Eagles in the span of a week, with the two sides settling for a draw in the first test. Tessa Hann made her test debut …
Read More »Six uncapped players in Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Scott Lawrence has named six uncapped players in his 31-man Eagles squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The USA will hold a 10-day training camp in Chula Vista before hosting Canada in Los Angeles on August 31, and Japan in Kumagaya on September 7. At least one and possibly …
Read More »Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against Japan in Vancouver on August 25 and the USA on August 31. At least one further test …
Read More »MLR confirms College Draft date and selection order
Major League Rugby have confirmed a Wednesday, August 28, broadcast date for the 2024 College Draft. It’s the fifth edition of the off-season event that gives teams a chance to select from a pool of declared collegiate talent based in the USA or Canada. Seven selected players have since achieved …
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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 Wellington Fells the Effects of Argentina Statement win over New Zealand Pablo Matera captained Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas to a 38-30 …
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