Costa Rica and Guatemala were the stand-out performers on Day One in Managua. They join El Salvador and Honduras in competing for Gold at the 2017 Central American Games (Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos). This year’s edition is the 11th of history of the Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos. It is, however, the first to …
Read More »2017 Central American Games 7’s – Preview
The 2017 Central American Games (Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos) take place this month. From December 3-17 athletes from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama will compete in Managua. This year’s edition is the 11th of history of the Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos. The competition is to have the …
Read More »USA beat New Zealand, earn Silver in Dubai
It was a good start for the two Americas women’s teams at the Dubai 7s. Both Canada and the USA reached the Semi Finals. Though both ultimately fell short of an overall title, undoubtedly the highlight of Day Two was the USA’s upset of defending World Champions New Zealand in …
Read More »Perfect start for Canada on Dubai Day One
Canada has started their Dubai Sevens tournament in the best possible way, going undefeated in their three pool matches as they topped Pool C. They defeated Spain, Ireland, and Fiji and conceded only two tries, both to Fiji. Canada will now play France in the fourth Cup Quarter Final on …
Read More »Canada aiming high in Dubai
The 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series kicks off this weekend in Dubai with the women starting a day earlier than the men. Canada finished 3rd overall on last year’s circuit, just two points behind Olympic Champions Australia. They’ll be looking to start their season on a high with the Rugby World …
Read More »Heavirland leads Eagles to Dubai
The USA will send an experienced team to participate in the 2017 Dubai Sevens. It’s the first stop on the new HSBC Sevens Series which takes on added importance with the Rugby World Cup Sevens set to take place at San Francisco’s AT&T Park in July. After finishing 6th overall …
Read More »Mexico Qualify for 2018 Sevens World Cup
Mexico have won the 2017 Women’s Rugby Americas North Sevens. The home victory means that Mexico has qualified for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens. This marks an historic first ever appearance at the event. It will be played in 2018 in San Francisco, California. Mexico did so by defeating Trinidad …
Read More »Red Roses sweep Canada series at Twickenham
England completed a 3-0 series sweep of Canada as they romped to a 69-19 victory at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon. The 11-try effort makes it a combined 197 points for while conceding 36 across the three games played in eight days. It was the return of new stars Jess Breach …
Read More »Match Preview – England vs Canada – 3rd Test
Canada will have one more crack at England when the two sides bring their three-match series to a close on Saturday. England have been the dominant side so far, recording two one-sided results over a very inexperienced Canadian side. The game will be the second part of a double-header at …
Read More »Colombia Women Secure Gold Medals
Colombia’s Women secured Gold Medals at the Juegos Bolivarianos (Bolivarian Games) at home in Santa Marta. They did so by defeating Paraguay in the final. Peru finished third to claim Bronze. The three-day event begun with Colombia sending a warning to the opposition. In the opening match of the Juegos …
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