Rugby World Cup 2023 is to be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup without North Americans. It is to be the first without Canada and the second without the USA. Both teams missed out on qualifying to leave North American rugby in crisis. The USA were eliminated on points differential. …
Read More »USA out of World Cup after Portugal draw
First the first time ever, the Rugby World Cup will not have any North American presence. The USA joined Canada on the sidelines after a 16-all draw against Portugal on Friday. An 82nd-minute penalty goal from Samuel Marques did the job, with Os Lobos qualifying for France on overall points …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifier – USA vs Portugal – ARN Guide
The big game is finally here. On Friday, one of the USA or Portugal will qualify as the 20th and final participant at Rugby World Cup 2023. For months the anticipation has grown for what most considered the inevitable decider of the Repechage. Both teams have proven their mettle but …
Read More »Former Eagles flanker Tony Lamborn announces retirement
Former Eagles flanker Tony Lamborn has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 31. He made the announcement on social media, bringing a close to an 11-year career as a professional. “I’ve officially hung up the boots and couldn’t be more stoked with what I have accomplished. …
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 USA face final challenge to qualify for World Cup The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 14, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile fell to a 32-10 loss against …
Read More »USA rolls past Hong Kong to set up Portugal showdown
The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday by a final score of 49-7. With Portugal thrashing Kenya 85-nil in the other World Cup Qualifying match, the Eagles and Lobos are now set to collide on Friday with the final spot at France 2023 on the line. Four …
Read More »World Cup 2023 Qualifier – Hong Kong vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA take-on Hong Kong in a Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier on Saturday. Played at the neutral venue of Dubai, the North Americans go in with a big win over Kenya while Hong Kong must win after dropping their RWC 2023 qualifier against Portugal. Click here to access the …
Read More »Four Pumas become first to win against every Tier 1 opponent
They have done it. For the first time in history there are Argentine players who have wins against every Tier 1 Opponent. Rugby’s Tier 1 refers to the four teams that compete in the Rugby Championship (Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), and the six members of the Six …
Read More »World Cup 2023 Qualifier – Kenya vs USA – ARN Guide
The final qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will be determined over the next three weeks in Dubai. Four teams will vie for their place in a round-robin format, with the USA, Portugal, Hong Kong, and Kenya representing their respective regions. The Americas competitive, the USA begins …
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