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Preparations for next month’s inaugural WXV tournament in New Zealand take a big step up on Saturday when Canada takes on England at Exeter’s Sandy Park. It’s a rematch of the epic World Cup Semi Final contested by the two sides in Auckland 10 months ago. On that day England …

A traveling squad of 30 players will represent the USA at the inaugural Women’s XV tournament in October. The Eagles will be coached by Milton Haig, though outgoing interim head coach Rich Ashfield will remain with the setup for their training camp in Ireland. Two uncapped players – hooker Paige …

Milton Haig has been appointed Interim Head Coach of the Women’s Eagles for their WXV fall test series. The former Georgia senior men’s coach takes over the temporary leadership of the side from Rich Ashfield, who will assist in the transition at their upcoming training camp in Ireland before departing …

A three-week trip to Ireland and the UK is in store for the USA as they prepare for the inaugural year-end WXV tournament. The Women’s Eagles will spend a week in Dublin before heading to Wales, with a full test scheduled for September 30th at Colwyn Bay. Another week of …

Magali Harvey is in line to make her first test appearance for Canada in five years after being named in a 32-strong traveling squad for the upcoming England tour. The 33-year-old winger and former World Rugby Player of the Year last represented her country in 2018. Four uncapped players have …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Chile’s World Cup Pioneers The first-ever Chilean roster for a Rugby World Cup has been named. All 30 players on Chile’s …

Canada’s Women dominated the field to claim the Rugby Americas North Sevens title in Langford. In doing so they booked their spot at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. As expected it was largely one-way traffic for the Canadians, the only core Sevens Series team competing with the USA already …

World Rugby have confirmed the full fixtures list for the inaugural WXV year-end tournament. Split into three divisions, the rankings were determined through qualifying tournaments earlier this year. Three Americas teams will compete with Canada in the top division, the USA in the second division, and Colombia in the third …

Rugby Canada has named their Women’s and Men’s sides for the Rugby Americas North 7s hosted at Starlight Stadium this coming weekend. This year’s tournament doubles as an Olympic Qualifier, with the winner of each draw booking their ticket to Paris 2024. The Women’s side features an array of talent …

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week.   UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …