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The USA’s first match of the World Cup ended in bitter disappointment as Italy pulled away to secure a 22-10 victory. Their first-ever win over the Eagles came despite conceding the vast majority of possession in the first half, and losing a starting forward while fans were still taking their …

Canada’s World Cup begins against Japan, their lowest-ranked pool opponent. Remarkably the two sides haven’t collided in 28 years. The only previous encounter was at RWC 1994, when Canada were runaway winners in Scotland. Kévin Rouet has selected what appears to be his preferred side, with the notable absence of …

The USA will open their tournament with a pivotal match against Italy. It’s been five years since they last met at the 2017 World Cup in Dublin, with one previous outing coming in Rome. Both were competitive but ultimately won convincingly by the Eagles. Rob Cain has selected his strongest …

Places are on the line in the 2023 Pan American Games. Rugby Sevens will be a sport at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Men’s and Women’s teams will battle-it-out over this weekend in Asunción, Paraguay with qualifying spots up for grabs. Known as the Juegos Odesur or …

Canada have suffered a blow with the loss of their most experienced player on the eve of the World Cup. Laura Russell has been ruled out of the tournament with injury. The 33-year-old hooker is third-highest on Canada’s all-time capped list with 53 tests. As a result Pamphinette Buisa, 25, …

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …

Colombia will play an away match against Brazil in November. The non-capped fixture will see As Yaras at home against Las Tucanes. The fixture marks the return of women’s international competition to Brazil following the global pandemic. The venue for the match is soon to be confirmed. It will be …

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 Rugby Honor Kathy Flores The late Kathy Flores is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of …

The late Kathy Flores is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She is one of six names, all women, confirmed by the governing body with the ceremony to coincide with the World Cup Semi Final at Eden Park in Auckland on November 5. Flores is recognized …

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 ready for World Cup Canada wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 24-7 win over Fiji in …