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New Zealand claimed victory at Toulouse in the final women’s event of the 2022 World Sevens Series. They defeated Australia, who had already claimed the overall series title, in a Cup Final decided by one score. Canada, the USA, and Brazil finished in 6th, 7th, and 8th respectively. For Brazil …

All three Americas entries in the women’s draw of the Toulouse Sevens will contest 5th place on Day Three of the tournament. The USA, Canada, and Brazil had each qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals but were defeated in consecutive matches. It was Canada who were best placed to advance …

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 USA to host Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033 The USA will host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in …

The final week of the Premier 15s regular season is now in the books, and North Americans again played a leading role. Several will now move on to next weekend’s Semi Finals with a favorable chance of reaching the June 3 Final at Sixways. Saracens celebrated a stunning 31-26 come-from-behind …

Kévin Rouet has named a squad of 32 players to compete in next month’s Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. A confirmed are an additional group of 11 who are still on contention for spots in the final 30 that will represent Canada at the World Cup in October. Flyhalf …

A 28-player traveling squad has been named by Eagles coach Rob Cain for next month’s Pacific Four competition. The USA will play tests against Australia, Canada, and hosts New Zealand as part of their preparation for October’s World Cup, also taking place in New Zealand. As expected the squad leans …

The Premier 15s returns after a two-month break with a full slate of five games on Saturday. There are two rounds remaining the regular season and four teams are jostling for three playoff spots still to be determined. Wasps are on the outside looking in, 5 points back of 4th-place …

Rugby Canada have confirmed four internationals for the summer months, two each for the Men’s and Women’s teams. The latter are preparing for October’s World Cup in New Zealand, while the former are playing their first matches since a two-match trip to Europe in November. Kévin Rouet has taken over …

Rob Cain has named 42 players in his longlist for October’s World Cup in New Zealand. It contains an unprecedented 22 overseas-based players, all but one from England’s Premier 15s competition. Among the UK-based group is Lotte Clapp, a former England winger who switched allegiance to the USA using the …

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 Army West Point wins National Championship The Black Knights are national champions for the first time. Army claimed a …