Up and Under is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Powerful First Half Proves Sufficient for Chile in Win over Hong Kong In their first match since their debut Rugby World …
Read More »Brazil Roster for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
As Yaras are locked and loaded for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Brazil’s 12 women roster and 2 replacements travel to France on Saturday to continue preparations for the Olympics. As Yaras are one of three participants from the Americas; Brazil join Canada and the USA in chasing medals. …
Read More »Knee injury ends season for Canada star Sophie de Goede
Sophie de Goede will play no part in the upcoming Paris Olympics after suffering a knee injury in training. The international superstar will also miss out on this year’s WXV competition. It’s a particularly cruel blow with the tournament set to be hosted in Canada. de Goede had been in …
Read More »History Making Brazil Qualify for First Rugby World Cup
Brazil made history on Saturday. As Yaras became the first ever South American team to qualify for a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were 34-13 winners over Colombia in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier had in Asunción, Paraguay. Brazil secures place in World Cup for the first time The historic …
Read More »Brasil x Colômbia por vaga histórica na Copa do Mundo
A seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV do Brasil jogará partida decisiva por vaga inédita na Copa do Mundo contra a Colômbia nesse sábado, dia 29, 16h30, ao vivo no YouTube da Brasil Rugby. O maior evento do Rugby XV mundial, a Copa do Mundo de 2025 será a primeira …
Read More »Quarter Finals set for final Olympic Qualifier
The final two qualification spots for the Paris Olympics will be decided on Sunday in Monaco. Canada and Chile will square off in the Quarter Finals of the Men’s draw, while Argentina and Paraguay will represent the Americas in the final eight of the Women’s Draw. Canada ended their losing …
Read More »Colombia To Take On Trinidad & Tobago
Colombia have secured a home test match against Trinidad & Tobago. The clash between the Sudamerica Rugby and Rugby Americas North members will take place in Medellín, Colombia on June 15. Known as Las Tucanes, the Colombians are in the final stages of preparing for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 …
Read More »Australia Women champions in Madrid, no podium for Americas
Australia’s Women wrapped up a victorious campaign on the World Sevens Series with a dominant 26-7 result over France in the Championship Final at Madrid on Sunday. Canada finished in 4th with the USA just behind in 5th, while Brazil had no trouble retaining their core status for next season. …
Read More »Final Americas rosters for Sevens Series finale in Madrid
The final event of the 2023-24 World Sevens Series takes place at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid this weekend. For the first time in the circuit’s history, the winner will be determined solely by the results of the ‘Grand Final’ tournament. At the same time four core positions in each …
Read More »Canada makes history with win over world champs New Zealand
Canada’s Senior Women made history with a 22-19 victory over the defending World Cup champion Black Ferns in Christchurch on Sunday. It’s the first time any Canadian test side has defeated New Zealand. For the women it’s ends a streak of 17 consecutive defeats dating back to 1991. In doing …
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