Tag Archives: Women’s Rugby

Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Brazil Men With a 26-24 win over Portugal Brazil are up to 25th in the world rankings. It furthers the progress …

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Brazil crowned Valentín Martínez Champions

Brazil’s women were crowned champions of the 2019 Valentín Martínez in Montevideo. In doing so they furthered their long-standing supremacy in Sudamérica Women’s competition by winning the South American women’s title for the 17th time. The title came by completing a 19-10 win over Argentina in the final. Coming in …

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Women’s Eagles named for Can-Am Series

Rob Cain has selected a group of 27 players for the upcoming tests against Canada at Chula Vista. The Women’s Eagles will play the two-match series on November 20 and 24 to decide the Can-Am Series having beaten their North American rivals 20-18 at the same venue in July. Included …

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Cape Town to host 2022 World Cup Sevens

World Rugby has confirmed that the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens will be hosted by South Africa. The 8th running of the tournament will take place in September of that year at the scenic Cape Town Stadium. Final dates for the three-day event are yet to be determined. South Africa …

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Los Pumas win inaugural RugbyX tournament

Argentina have claimed the Men’s title at the inaugural RugbyX tournament played at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday. Meanwhile the USA finished in second place after an unusual overtime result in the Women’s Championship Final. The Men’s Eagles would bow out against Ireland in the Semi Final. RugbyX …

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USA to host Canada at Chula Vista in November

The USA will host Canada for a two-game test series at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista this coming November. Having already played two exhibition matches and one test during July’s Super Series, the Women’s Eagles will close their 2019 campaign against familiar opponents on November 20 and …

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