The USA’s quest for Olympic Qualification got off to a strong start as the Women’s Eagles claimed Bronze in the opening round of the World Sevens Series in Dubai. Australia were crowned champions after defeating New Zealand, with the two rivals a clear step ahead of the rest of the …
Read More »Argentina and USA through to Dubai Men’s Quarters
Argentina and the USA have qualified for the Men’s Cup Quarter Finals after a highly competitive opening day at the Dubai Sevens. The Eagles were one of only two sides to advance unbeaten, while Los Pumas topped Pool B based on points differential after a three-way tie. Canada were competitive …
Read More »USA advance to Women’s Quarter Finals in Dubai
The USA will represent the Americas in the Cup Quarter Finals in Dubai, as the women opened their accounts on the new World Sevens Series campaign. Canada and Brazil are set to finish in the bottom third of the bracket after missing out on the top eight. It was the …
Read More »Felipe Arcos Pérez called into Uruguay squad for Dubai Sevens
Ivo Dugonjic has named his Teros squad for the Dubai Sevens. The 13-man traveling roster includes one addition. Felipe Arcos Pérez joins the squad after starting against all three of Uruguay’s opponents – Georgia, Romania, and Tonga – on their European tour. The team had traveled to Hong Kong with …
Read More »Greenshields and Williams return for Canada in Dubai
Canada welcomes back two Olympic veterans to the roster for Dubai next weekend. Julia Greenshields and Charity Williams return after an extended absence since Tokyo. The duo are selected for the first time under head coach Jack Hanratty. The 13-strong traveling party also features record try scorer Bianca Farella, and …
Read More »Canadian Men set for Dubai under new leadership
Sean White has named his first World Sevens squad after taking over as acting head coach from the departed Henry Paul. The roster shows just one change from the group that finished 10th in Hong Kong. Cooper Coats rejoins the squad after starring for Canada on their European tour, with …
Read More »Women’s Eagles named for first stop on World Sevens Series
Emilie Bydwell has named her first Women’s Eagles squad for the 2022-23 World Sevens Series. The team will open the seven-stop campaign, which doubles as an Olympic Qualifier, in Dubai next weekend. All but one of the 12 players who finished 4th at the World Cup in Cape Town are …
Read More »Lance Williams joins Men’s Eagles for Dubai Sevens
The USA will send a heavily reinforced Men’s Eagles side to the Dubai Sevens. Among the traveling roster of 14 names is Utah Warriors flanker Lance Williams, who could make his international debut after impressing with the Headliners in the Premier Rugby Sevens. Captain Kevon Williams returns from injury alongside …
Read More »Brazil names Yaras roster for Sevens Series opener
Brazil coach Will Broderick has named his roster for the opening round of the 2022-2023 World Sevens Series. As Yaras finished in 11th spot last season but were spared relegation due to the ongoing suspension of Russia. They held the same ranking at the World Cup earlier this year. Nine …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Mexico win big against Cayman Islands Mexico played host to the Cayman Islands on Saturday afternoon. The match in …
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