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Make it five podium finishes in five events for the Women’s Eagles. The USA defeated France in the Bronze Final to all but clinch their spot at the Paris Olympics. They now hold a virtually insurmountable 24-point lead over 5th-place Ireland, and are 16 points ahead of 4th-place France. The …

The USA have reached the final four of the women’s draw at the Vancouver Sevens. It’s the fifth consecutive World Sevens Series stop that they have reached those heights, with top-three finishes in each of the four tournaments played this season. Two tries from Naya Tapper led the Eagles past …

The USA are unbeaten through two rounds of the women’s draw at the Vancouver 7s. Canada, Brazil, and Colombia each failed to win a match but the latter impressed with a competitive showing against Fiji. Las Tucanes are an invitational side and were handed a harsh welcome to the tournament …

Interim Women’s Eagles Head Coach Rich Ashfield has named a squad of 30 players for two upcoming tests in Madrid. The USA will play against Spain for the first time on March 25, followed by Canada on April 1 in what will double as the first match of the Pacific …

World Rugby have confirmed details on the format of this year’s Pacific Four tournament. The competition includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. This year will see it spaced out with the first round to be played separately. Before competing in the tournament, Canada and the USA will travel …

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 Silver for Los Pumas in Los Angeles Argentina finished runners-up to New Zealand at the LA 7s this past weekend. It’s …

Spain are in advanced talks to host a four-team international women’s tournament featuring Canada, South Africa, and the USA. The competition is set to be played during the Women’s Six Nations window in late March and early April. Current Spain under-20 coach and former Leonas captain Aroa González confirmed the …

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 The People and the Rugby in San Diego A Major League Rugby record crowd of 11,423 took in the first rugby …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving the Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Women’s Eagles Continue Fine Sevens Form Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens …

Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. As New Zealand continued their stranglehold on top spot overall, the USA claimed bronze in Sydney now hold a 14-point buffer in the Olympic qualification race with three tournaments to go. France were the better …