Test rugby returned to the Americas this weekend. Taking to the field in a sanctioned test match were neighboring countries the Turks & Caicos Islands and the Dominican Republic. Played at Meridian Field in Grace Bay Village, the Turks & Caicos Islands completed a 24-15 win. It was the opening …
Read More »Rugby Americas North Championship North Zone Fixtures
Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Mexico and USA North are to be the four teams contesting the North Zone of the Rugby Americas North Championship. The four nations tournament is to take place in May and June. All four sides will play three matches each and will all play both at …
Read More »Turks and Caicos Islands Play host to the Dominican Republic
Test match rugby resumes this coming Saturday in the Americas. The Turks and Caicos Islands play host to the neighboring Dominican Republic. The fixture is the opening round match of Rugby Americas North competition for 2017. Rugby Americas North is divided into two zones – north and south. The two …
Read More »Mexico to Take on USA South in May
Mexico is to take on the USA South in May, Francisco Echeguren has stated. The President of Rugby Mexico has confirmed that the match will be played on Saturday May 27 at the marvelous Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla de Zaragoza. The fixture will kick-off at 3pm. It is to be …
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 Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic defeated Curaçao on Saturday. The 32-17 win sees the Dominican Republic retaining the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña, the …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 23 2017
Test match rugby returned to the Americas on Saturday. The one, and only, match of April saw the Dominican Republic playing at home against Curaçao. With the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña on the line, the Dominican Republic powered to a 32-17 victory. The result has consequences for both countries in the Americas …
Read More »The Dominican Republic Defeat Curaçao
The Dominican Republic defeated Curaçao on Saturday. The 32-17 win sees the Dominican Republic retaining the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña, the international trophy established for matches between the two countries. The Dominican Republic outscored Curaçao by six tries to three. Additional scoring game from one Dominican Republic conversion and also one …
Read More »Dominican Republic Roster Named to Face Curaçao on Saturday
A 23-man Dominican Republic roster has been named for Saturday’s international against Curaçao. The two Caribbean countries will both play for the first time in 2017, doing so at the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte in the Dominican Republic. Head Coach Colin Brown has confirmed his players for the fixture. …
Read More »Carnival Beach Rugby Coming to St. Lucia in July
Carnival Beach Rugby is coming to St. Lucia in July. The Caribbean island nation will play host to a summer competition and to encourage interest a cash prize is up for grabs. On the line will be EC$1000 while all competitors will have the opportunity of not only playing but also …
Read More »Belize Set to Host First Ever Beach Rugby Tournament
The Central American nation of Belize is set to host a first ever Beach Rugby tournament. The historic event will take place in the spectacular location of the redeveloped Split, Caye Caulker. The upcoming tournament is to take place on April 22. Teams will be 5-a-side. Contact information is displayed below …
Read More »