The Americas Rankings return with the April 15 2018 edition. The rankings have been updated following the opening match of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition. The tournament runs from April through July. Involved are nine competitors, eight of which are RAN members with the USA South Panthers …
Read More »Dominican Republic Defeat Curaçao in 2018 RAN Opener
The 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition is underway. The 2018 RAN opener took place at Kaya Mafalda Salsbach in Curaçao. The match was the first for the year in RAN and also the first under the new format. The Dominican Republic recorded a 46-17 away victory in the …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship An overhaul has taken place for the 2018 RAN Championship. The new-look competition sees three divisions …
Read More »2018 Rugby Americas North Championship Dates and Details
The dates and details of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship have been confirmed. This year’s edition is to include eight matches and will be played from April through July. Divided into three divisions, the competition will cater to the differing levels of rugby in the region. The three …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Americas Rugby Challenge The Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín, Colombia will play host to the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge. Taking place from …
Read More »Barbados To Host 2018 RAN 7’s
Barbados is to host the 2018 RAN 7’s. This year’s event will take place on September 22-23 and is to feature both Men’s and Women’s competitions. Holders Hill Polo ground in Holders Hill, St. James will be the setting for the competitions. The selection of Barbados as the hosts continues with …
Read More »Historic Americas Rugby Challenge Confirmed for August and September
The historic Americas Rugby Challenge has been confirmed for August and September. The inaugural competition will take place at the Estadio Cincuentenario in Medellín, Colombia from August 24 to September 01. The new competition brings together Rugby Americas North (RAN) and Sudamérica Rugby. It does so following the example of …
Read More »Padraic O’Shaughnessy Trains in Fiji
The Greatest Rugby Sevens player of all-time, Waisale Serevi, enabled young Bermuda player Padraic O’Shaughnessy to have the opportunity to train in Fiji. He would also play in the Coral Coast Sevens. The Coral Coast Sevens is Fiji’s most important Rugby Sevens tournament. It has unveiled many of the sport’s …
Read More »12-Strong Mexico Ready for Hong Kong 7’s
A 12-strong roster is ready to represent Mexico at this year’s Hong Kong 7’s. The premier Rugby 7’s Series stop on the circuit will see the 43rd annual edition take place next month. The men’s edition of the Hong Kong 7’s dates back to 1976 while the women’s category was …
Read More »Canada Book Men’s + Women’s Spots at 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Canada booked men’s and women’s spots at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, doing so this past weekend in Las Vegas. They will compete at the global event in Buenos Aires in October. Also qualifying over the weekend was Colombia for the women’s category. Played over three days in Las Vegas, …
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