Colombia were winners at home on Wednesday. Played at the Estadio Cincuentenário in Medellín, Colombia defeated Brazil 24-23. The win came after Las Tucanes had held a 21-8 advantage at half-time. Second half yellow cards and a dubiously awarded late score to Brazil saw the game go down to the …
Read More »Rogers and Henrich ruled out of Eagles squad
World Cup star Hope Rogers and strong-running midfielder Emily Henrich have been ruled out of the Eagles squad for the Pacific Four due to injury. Both were initially included in the final roster of 30 to compete against Australia and New Zealand in Ottawa. Rich Ashfield has called up Mona …
Read More »Canada revises Pacific Four squad
Canada has reduced their roster to 30 players ahead of the Pacific Four matches to be played in Ottawa. Kevin Rouet’s squad will take on the World Cup-winning New Zealand Black Ferns on Saturday before facing Australia next Friday. Six uncapped players have made the cut down from the initial …
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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 Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games Colombia enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y …
Read More »Brasil viaja à Colômbia por vaga no WXV
Brasil e Colômbia estão preparadas para duelarem em busca da vaga sul-americana no WXV, a nova liga mundial de rugby XV feminino. As duas seleções duelarão em duas partidas, nos dias 5 e 9 de julho, em Medellín, na Colômbia, e quem vencer no agregado garantirá classificação no WXV3, que …
Read More »Colombia Strike Double Gold at Central American & Caribbean Games
Colombia enojyed an outstanding campaign at the XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe in San Salvador, El Salvador. Colombia won Gold in both the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens events at the 2023 Central American & Caribbean Games. Jhon Arley Urrutia was the hero for Los Tucanes. He scored a …
Read More »Eagles duo named in Premier 15s Team of the Season
Kate Zackary and Hope Rogers have been named in the official Premier 15s Team of the Season. The USA Eagles duo were rewarded for standout campaigns with Exeter Chiefs, who finished as runners-up this season after falling short against Gloucester-Hartpury in Saturday’s Final. Zackary has remarkably been selected at outside …
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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 Uruguay 7’s Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics History was made in Montevideo on Sunday. Los Teros won the South American Men’s 7’s …
Read More »Brazil Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Brazil will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. As Yaras secured their place by winning the South American qualifying competition. Played on Saturday and Sunday in Montevideo, the Brazilians underlined why they are the Queens of Rugby Sevens in the region. Brazil defeated Uruguay, Chile and Colombia on Sunday. …
Read More »South American 7’s – Explosive First Day of Paris Olympics Qualifiers
There was plenty of action in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday. In the opening day of the South American 7’s qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s and Women’s moved towards securing places. One place per gender is on the line. Day two, on Sunday will see the action continuing. The …
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