Brazil have regained core status on the World Sevens Series. As Yaras were initially relegated after finishing 11th at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season. However, Russia have now been formally dropped from the circuit which sees the South Americans thrown a lifeline. This past season saw Brazil finish ahead …
Read More »July Internationals – Canada vs Italy – ARN Match Guide
Canada will host Italy in Langford on Sunday in a one-off test as part of the build-up to October’s World Cup in New Zealand, where they will meet again in Pool B. Remarkably it’s just the second time they have faced each other, the last coming over 30 years ago …
Read More »Eagles prop Charli Jacoby moves from Loughborough to Exeter
USA international Charli Jacoby has signed for Exeter Chiefs. The 32-year-old prop from Los Angeles played for Loughborough Lightning during the 2021-2022 Premier 15s season. She joins five Eagles teammates at Sandy Park, including fellow front rower Hope Rogers. Jacoby made the move to England in September and made 20 …
Read More »Nelles in contention as Canada expands training squad
New Zealand-based lock or loose forward Cindy Nelles is one of 12 players added to Canada’s training squad for their week long training camp in Victoria that started this past Friday. A group of 44 has been selected to prepare for this Sunday’s test against Italy at Starlight Stadium. All …
Read More »Up and Under
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 One of the great weekends in South American rugby history This past weekend will be remembered for a long …
Read More »Eight North Americans sign Exeter extensions
Eight North American internationals will return to Exeter Chiefs following the upcoming World Cup. The Premier 15s finalists today confirmed their list of re-signings and departures. Canadian lock McKinley Hunt is the only North American player who is moving on. Extending for a third season at Sandy Park are co-captain …
Read More »Canada names rosters for Commonwealth Games 7s
Rugby Canada has named the Men’s and Women’s sevens rosters for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The event is hosted by Birmingham, England, but the rugby will take place in nearby Coventry from July 29 to 31. Matthew Oworu, Brock Webster, and Cooper Coats switch back to the sevens program after …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 10, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Our first set of rankings for 2022 see …
Read More »Premier Rugby Sevens all set to return in San Jose
The second edition of the Premier Rugby Sevens takes place at San Jose’s PayPal Park on Saturday. It’s the opening leg of a three-tournament series that will move on to Washington, DC, next weekend and culminate in Austin, Texas, on July 30. The inaugural event took place in Memphis last …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Argentina XV earn tremendous upset over Georgia Capping off the weekend, Argentina’s second senior side recovered from an 11-point …
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