The opening weekend of the Madrid 7s saw Argentina claiming the men’s title and Russia crowned champions of the women. Both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles would finish in 3rd spot. This weekend will see both divisions comprised of six teams. Chile has arrived to compete in the men’s bracket, …
Read More »Full slate of Premier 15s to be streamed on Saturday
The Premier 15s returns in full force on Saturday with all 10 teams slated for action. North American internationals will feature in four of the five games. Saracens will take on Wasps in the featured streaming match of the weekend. There are three Canadians named in the Saracens lineup. Sophie …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Facundo Isa
This past weekend saw several Argentines putting up their hand in Europe while fans were also treated to the return of international sevens. Again it was Argentina who impressed in Madrid, though both the USA men’s and women’s sides finished in third place with a few standouts. Nia Toliver was …
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 Los Pumas Sevens Argentina were round champions of this weekend’s Madrid Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s went undefeated in the …
Read More »Argentina win opening round of Madrid Sevens
Argentina were round champions of this weekend’s Madrid Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s went undefeated in the two day tournament Click here for the Day One results. On Day Two Argentina started against Portugal. The South Americans were on top throughout the contest. Rodrigo Etchart scored two tries while Franco Sábato, …
Read More »Argentina impress on day one of Madrid Sevens
Argentina impresso on Day One of the Madrid Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s won 40-12 against Spain and 24-17 against the USA on the opening day of the competition. Joaquín de la Vega was the star against Spain. The former u20 fly half scored a hat-trick. Franco Sábato and Marcos Moneta …
Read More »Madrid Sevens fixtures and Broadcast details
This weekend will see the return of international sevens rugby as Madrid plays host to an Olympic warm-up tournament. It’s the first such competition for many of the countries competing since the postponement of the World Sevens Series nearly a year ago. Originally slated for six teams in each division, …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Benjamín Urdapilleta
As with last week there was a mix of European club action with international rugby limited to the Six Nations. We are inching ever close to the return of professional rugby in the Americas, now just a little over a month away from the Major League Rugby season and the …
Read More »Gabby Cantorna named Exeter Player of the Month
USA international Gabby Cantorna has been named Player of the Month by Exeter Chiefs for the month of January. The team won both of their games including a notable upset win over Saracens, who had not tasted defeat since October 2018. They have since recorded their fifth consecutive victory. Cantorna …
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 USA RWC 2021 Preparation The Women’s Eagles have confirmed both a 51-strong longlist for the upcoming World Cup in …
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