Argentina ended Canada’s hegemony in the Pan American Games to claim Gold. Los Pumas 7’s 33-10 victory saw Canada missing out on Gold for the first time since Rugby 7’s was first played in the Pan American Games. Rugby 7’s was introduced to the Pan American Games for the 2011 …

Canada outperformed their neighbors to win Gold at the Pan American Games. In a one-sided final Canada were 24-5 winners over the USA to thoroughly deserve their victory. The Canadian women and men were both Gold Medal winners at the 2015 Pan American Games on home soil in Toronto. Four …

The USA outlasted Brazil to win the men’s Bronze Medal at Lima 2019. With Colombia defeating Brazil in the Women’s Bronze Final the result means that Brazil misses out on a medal despite having been in the final four in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. The dramatic Bronze Final …

In a stunning upset result Colombia defeated Brazil to claim the Bronze Medal at the 2019 Pan American Games. Taking place in Lima, Peru the Bronze Final saw As Yaras facing Las Tucanes with the Brazilians being firm favorites. Lima 2019 is the third edition of the Pan American Games …

International competition is officially off the ground involving Los Colorados. An historic first match for Bolivia took place on Friday against a developmental side from the northern Argentine province of Salta. Playing in red uniforms to combine with the team name, the Bolivians were the home side against Salta. The …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for July 28 2019. They take into consideration results of capped test matches involving countries from the Americas. Australia’s 16-10 over Argentina represents a gain of 0.23 points for the home side at the expense of …

The USA got the Pacific Nations Cup off to the best possible start as they put Canada to the sword by a score of 47-19 at Infinity Park on Saturday. A dominant lineout set the platform with two late scores flattering an otherwise muted Canadian performance. The win came at …

Three close contests closed out the second day of Rugby Sevens action in Lima with Brazil earning an upset over the USA and Jamaica defeating Uruguay in the men’s draw. Argentina took a narrow win over Canada to end the day that was otherwise as predicted. Naya Tapper and Ariana …

In round two of the Rugby Championship Australia hosted and defeat Argentina earlier today. For both teams the match did not see the best performances though the hosts were the better side, deserving their 16-10 victory. With 2019 being a Rugby World Cup year the Rugby Championship is reduced by …

Los Jaguares XV defeated Eastern Province to remain unbeaten in the Currie Cup First Division. The fourth round victory continues Los Jaguares’ perfect record of achieving a bonus point victory in all matches thus far. Against Eastern Province it took little time for the scoring to being. After three minutes …

New Zealand and South Africa competed to a 16-16 draw this morning. The match was a round two fixture of the Rugby Championship. The result combined with Australia’s win over Argentina means that this year’s tournament is wide open. The home side, New Zealand, had been in control only for …

Argentina fell to Australia this morning in a forgettable showing. In an error-ridden performance Los Pumas produced their worst performance under Mario Ledesma. In a production effort which resembled that of the late years under Daniel Hourcade, Argentina were beaten 16-10 by the Wallabies. The home side were deserved winners …

Fiji’s hopes to retain their Pacific Nations Cup title were dealt a potentially fatal blow as they were well beaten by a clinical Japan side by 34-21 in Kamaishi. The newly-constructed Unosumai Stadium proved a wonderful venue with a passionate crowd treated to an entertaining match in a preview of …

Samoa recovered from a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Tonga 25-17 in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup. It was played in deplorable conditions at Apia Park, with standing water and repeat set pieces reducing the field to a bowl of mud and severely limiting attacking rugby. Kicking …

The first day of the Rugby Sevens event at the Pan Am Games went as planned with one-sided victories for the favorites in both men’s and women’s brackets. A close match between Colombia and Argentina featured in the women’s side, while Brazil and Chile fought to a draw in the …

A new annual fixture will begin at Infinity Park on Saturday as the Collegiate All-Americans host the Canadian University All-Stars in a battle of brawns and brains. It will act as the first of a double-header at Infinity Park ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup test between the USA and …

The second of three matches between the two North American rivals takes place in Colorado on Saturday evening. A last-minute try saved the USA in Seattle during the Americas Rugby Championship. Canada will be hoping they can finally get the win that has eluded them since 2013 in the opening …

A powerful Jaguares XV side has been named to face the Eastern Province Elephants. The Currie Cup First Division leaders will play their round four match against the 5th placed Elephants. Head Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe has nine players in his 23 who played Super Rugby this year for Los …

A match that will be of interest to many Tier 1 fans will see Fiji opening their Pacific Nations Cup defense against Japan. Not only will it be the first test played at the newly constructed Unosumai Stadium in Kamaishi, it features the two highest-ranked teams in the competition with …

The 2019 Pacific Nations Cup kicks off on Friday evening in North American time with Samoa taking on local rivals Tonga. Both sides have named experimental lineups with their respective coaches taking the opportunity to look at new combinations ahead of the World Cup. Steve Jackson has sprung a surprise …