International competition continues to grind to a halt as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has impacted rugby the world over, with the latest case being next month’s RWC 2021 qualifier. The Kenya vs Colombia elimination match was set to take place in Nairobi on April 18, but it has now …
Read More »Women’s Challenger Sevens event in Stellenbosch postponed
The Women’s Sevens Challenger tournament scheduled for the weekend of March 28 in Stellenbosch has been postponed. World Rugby made the announcement on Friday to follow suit with numerous other sporting events in an attempt to slow the proliferation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Three Americas nations were due to participate …
Read More »Barbarians rematch pairs with MLR in May double-header
The Women’s Eagles will host the Barbarians for a second time as the first half of a May 3 double-header in San Diego. Torero Stadium will host the rematch of last year’s thrilling contest ahead of the Major League Rugby fixture between the Legion and the Austin Gilgronis. Formed in …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Men’s Sevens One of the great weekends in Canadian rugby has passed with a new single-day attendance record for the …
Read More »Guatemala defeat El Salvador in first Central American women’s test match
Guatemala defeated El Salvador this afternoon in what was the first ever women’s test match involving Central American countries. International competition officially therefore began for women’s rugby between neighboring countries Guatemala and El Salvador, as well as for the region as a whole. The date of the match was chosen …
Read More »Colombia Advance in Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifiers
With a win over Brazil, Colombia have advanced in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifiers. Las Tucanes were 23-19 winners in Saturday’s match played in Medellín, Colombia. Las Tucanes dominated early, yet a comeback from Brazil saw the match go down to the wire. Colombia had been leading 20-7 before …
Read More »RWC 2021 Qualifier this Saturday – Colombia vs Brazil
Colombia play host to Brazil this coming Saturday. The match opens international competition for 2020 with the teams battling-it-out in a RWC 2011 Qualifier. RWC 2021 is to be played in New Zealand and is the next edition of what was formerly known as the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Las …
Read More »French Guyana compete in Sevens tournament in Brazil
French Guyana is to compete in a Rugby Sevens tournament in Brazil on Thursday. Taking place in Fortaleza, Ceará, the competition will be a one day event involving two local clubs and French Guyana. The competitors are to be French Guyana (men’s and women’s); two teams from Asa Branca club; …
Read More »Canada to play Wallaroos in July double-header
Canada’s National Senior Women’s XVs team will travel down under to take on their Australian counterparts as part of an international double-header on July 18. Townsville’s brand new Queensland Country Bank Stadium will host the match with the Wallabies set to play Fiji on the same day. The fixture was …
Read More »Argentina, Colombia and Mexico set to compete in Women’s Sevens Challenger Series
Argentina, Colombia and Mexico are set to compete in the upcoming Women’s Sevens Challenger Series. Taking place in March in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the two South American countries will be competing for places on the Women’s Sevens Series circuit. Joining Argentina, Colombia an Mexico in the tournament will be Belgium, …
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