Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Women)

Kristine Sommer has confirmed her retirement from rugby at the age of 32. She steps away after representing the USA in both 7s and XVs, most recently at the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand. Originally from Palmdale, California, Sommer gained national recognition with Seattle Rugby before making the move …

Rob Cain has announced his departure as Head Coach of the Women’s Eagles. A decision on his future was to be made after USA Rugby completed a high performance review, but the 42-year-old says he won’t be returning to his post. Part of his statement on social media reads: “My …

Seven members of the USA’s World Cup team will return to club duty in England’s Premier 15s this weekend. Several North American players featured in the competition last season but some are expected to skip out after a grueling year preparing for the tournament in New Zealand. Saturday will see …

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 Rodrigo Fernández es el tipo Rodrigo Fernández has done something that no Chilean has done before him – win …

Three North Americans have been named in the official World Rugby Women’s Dream Team for 2022. Player of the Year nominee Sophie de Goede is joined by fellow Canadian Emily Tuttosi and USA standout Hope Rogers in the team selected by a panel of commentators and former internationals. All three …

Canadian captain Sophie de Goede is one of five nominees for World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year. The outstanding No8 started every game for Canada at the World Cup, and was recently honored with selection to the tournament Dream Team by Rugby World Magazine. de Goede’s credentials are impressive. …

France celebrated victory in the Bronze Final at the World Cup as they put Canada to the sword by a final score of 36-0. As the Maple Leafs struggled to find inspiration and committed a litany of errors, Les Bleues crashed into their opponents in waves and dominated both sides …

Canada’s World Cup will come to a close with a Bronze Final match-up against France at Eden Park. Both sides came agonizingly short in the Semi Finals, with the Maple Leafs falling to England by 26-19 and France losing to New Zealand 25-24. It’s been three years since the two …

England earned their spot in the World Cup Final with a hard-fought victory over Canada at Eden Park on Saturday. It sets up a rematch of the 2017 tournament finale, won by New Zealand in Belfast, while Canada will take on France in the Bronze Final. Things did not go …

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 Canada fight to the death in Women’s World Cup Semi Final England defeated Canada 26-19 at Eden Park on …