Tag Archives: Women’s Rugby

England come from behind to beat France

England recovered from an 18-5 halftime deficit to defeat France by a final score of 20-18 in the fourth round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego on Wednesday. Two tries and a penalty goal from Emily Scarratt saved the Red Roses as they held Les Bleues scoreless …

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Super Series Preview – USA vs Canada

After a few days off to recuperate from two one-sided defeats, the Women’s Eagles are back in action on Wednesday against familiar foes Canada. The two sides spent 10 days training together in May but will have to put any burgeoning friendships aside as this time it’s the real deal. …

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Super Series Preview – England vs France

A Six Nations clash will kick off the fourth round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series as England take on France at Chula Vista. Remarkably, both sides are coming off a win as Les Bleues upset New Zealand while England narrowly escaped defeat against Canada. Despite the famous victory there …

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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 Canada Men’s Sevens Canada’s Men’s Sevens team will play at the Olympic Games for the first time. They secured their spot …

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Jamaica and Mexico headed to Olympic Repechage

Jamaica and Mexico will each send two teams to the Olympic Repechage Qualifier tournament in 2020. Mexico were crowned champions in the women’s competition at the Rugby Americas North Sevens in George Town, with their men finishing in third place. Jamaica were runners-up in each draw. While slightly overshadowed by …

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England come from behind to beat Canada

A late try from England snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as they edged Canada 19-17 at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Chula Vista on Saturday. With a 5-0 lead at halftime, the Canadians were in front much of the match and came oh-so-close to beating the World …

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France stun New Zealand in Super Series

France have done it again. Having defeated the Black Ferns in Grenoble this past November, Les Bleues pulled off the biggest upset of the Women’s Rugby Super Series with a stunning 25-16 win over the World Cup champions at Chula Vista on Saturday afternoon. It was an extraordinary effort from …

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RAN Sevens – Olympic Qualifier Preview

The Cayman Islands will play host to the Rugby Americas North Sevens this weekend, and the annual event has added importance this year. It will act as an Olympic Qualifying event but despite two divisions taking place within the competition, only one ticket to Tokyo will be granted. A change …

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