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 Rugby ATL The once-unbeatable Giltinis suffered their second loss of the season on Saturday. It was a tremendous display …
Read More »New schedule unveiled for 2022 World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed a new match schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup 2021, which will now kick off in October 2022. The revised schedule sees all matches moving to Saturday or Sunday fixtures, guaranteeing a minimum of five days rest. Two teams from the Americas have qualified to …
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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 2022 Women’s World Cup The new dates for the postponed Women’s World Cup are now set. World Rugby has …
Read More »Expanded schedule unveiled for Women’s World Cup
The new dates for the postponed Women’s World Cup are now set. Originally scheduled to run from September 18 to October 16 of this year, World Rugby has confirmed that the tournament will begin on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with the final now booked for Saturday, November 12. While the …
Read More »World Rugby unveils new annual Women’s competition
World Rugby have lifted the lid on a new global women’s competition – dubbed the ‘WXV’ – that will involve 16 teams spread across three tiers beginning in 2023. It’s a welcome boost to the game following the recent decision to delay Rugby World Cup 2021 by one year. The …
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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 World Sevens Series Returns The Madrid Sevens served as a precursor for World Rugby’s big announcement that the World …
Read More »World Rugby set to postpone Rugby World Cup 2021
World Rugby has recommended a postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021. The news came on Tuesday of their preference to delay the tournament for one year, with a final decision to be made in one week’s time. Ratification by the Rugby World Cup Board and the World Rugby Executive Committee …
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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 RWC 2021 Preparation The Women’s Eagles have confirmed both a 51-strong longlist for the upcoming World Cup in …
Read More »USA confirms long-list and prep schedule for RWC 2021
Women’s Eagles Head coach Rob Cain has named a group of 51 on his long-list to prepare for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2021. The tournament will be hosted by New Zealand with the USA to play in the tournament opener on September 18 against an opponent yet to be …
Read More »Two Canadians set to make Premier 15s debut on Saturday
Saracens are set to debuts to Canadian internationals Emma Taylor and Alysha Corrigan on Saturday. Taylor will start at lock, with versatile back Corrigan named on the bench for the match against Durham Sharks. Sophie de Goede will also take up a spot among the reserves. It’s a full return …
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