Kate Zackary will captain the USA Women’s Eagles for their three-match November campaign. The dual international flanker is joined by just eight other members of the 2017 World Cup squad as new coach Rob Cain looks to the future. Of the 34 players on the roster an extraordinary 20 have …
Read More »Fessal, Rosales named top players at RAN 7s
Following their team victories at the Rugby Americas North Sevens in Barbados on the weekend, Jamaica powerhouse Dyneal Fessal and Mexico captain Daniela Rosales have been earned Most Valuable Player honors in their respective divisions. The two were confirmed as RAN made their Dream Team selections public on Wednesday. Joining …
Read More »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 Jamaica Men’s Sevens, Mexico Women’s Sevens On Sunday both the Jamaica Men and Mexico Women qualified for the Pan American Games. …
Read More »Jamaica Men, Mexico Women qualify for Pan American Games
Jamaica Men and Mexico Women have qualified for the Pan American Games. They sealed their spots at Lima 2019 by virtue of winning the Rugby Americas North Men’s and Women’s Sevens this weekend in Barbados. The 2018 RAN Men’s and Women’s Sevens were played at Holders Hill Polo ground in …
Read More »Barbados to host RAN 7s this weekend
Barbados will host the Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament this weekend. A total of 24 teams representing 15 countries will participate in both men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament takes place at the Holders Hill Polo Grounds in St. James beginning on Saturday. This year’s tournament will not only offer …
Read More »Canada adds Wales test for November tour
Canada’s Senior Women’s side have completed their itinerary for their November tour to the UK. A test match against Wales on Saturday, November 24, gives them four matches – including three tests – in a span of just ten days. It’s a difficult ask for Sandro Fiorino and team. The …
Read More »Canada Women’s extended squad for November tour
An extended squad of 41 players has been named by Canada Senior Women’s coach Sandro Fiorino for a four-match tour in November. It comes after a long break with Canada only playing three matches since the 2017 World Cup, all against England in November of last year. Julianne Zussman has …
Read More »Canada names 2018-19 Women’s Sevens squad
John Tait has named a 24-strong centralized squad to prepare for the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The new circuit is comprised of six stops, beginning with a new stop at Glendale’s Infinity Park to start the season on October 20. There are five returnees from the 2016 Olympic Bronze …
Read More »Competitors Confirmed for 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Games
World Rugby has confirmed the competitors for 2018 the Buenos Aires Youth Games. Taking place from October 13-18 six men’s and women’s teams will compete at the Youth Olympic Games in there Argentine capital. It is to be the second time in which Rugby sevens will feature at a Youth …
Read More »Scotland Women to host Canada in November
Scotland will host Canada’s Senior Women’s side at the home of Glasgow Warriors – Scotstoun Stadium – on November 27. The match will be part of Canada’s end-of-year European tour, with further matches yet to be confirmed. Scottish Rugby confirmed the fixture on Wednesday. It will be the seventh test …
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