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Old Glory DC have signed New Zealand Sevens star Kurt Baker for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old will act as an Assistant Coach for the backs while also suiting up as a player. He is primarily a fullback but can also play outside center or wing. Baker …

The Men’s Eagles followed the lead of their Women’s counterparts in reaching the Semi Finals of the Cape Town Sevens. It guarantees a jump into the coveted top-four on the overall standings that will determine automatic Olympic Qualification at season’s end. Three tries from Lucas Lacamp led the Eagles to …

Uruguay are celebrating another historic moment on the World Sevens Series. Los Teros finished second in Pool B to reach the Cup Quarter Finals in Cape Town. It’s the first time they have qualified for the Cup draw of the knockout stage under the modern format. They had previously reached …

The USA are into the Final Four of the Women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens. It follows up on their Bronze finish in last weekend’s tournament in Dubai. Canada will compete for 5th place on Sunday, with Brazil aiming for a best-possible 9th place spot. A late try from …

Elias Ergas has been called into the Canadian squad for this weekend’s World Sevens Series event in Cape Town. The 24-year-old replaces the injured Cooper Coats in the only change to Sean White’s roster. Canada’s Men finished in 14th spot in Dubai, White’s first event in charge of the side. …

The four Americas entries in the Men’s bracket have been drawn in separate pools for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Meanwhile North American rivals Canada and the USA will meet in the Women’s bracket, with Brazil again set to face challenging opposition. Australia, Great Britain, and Uganda await the Men’s …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Women’s Eagles’s Claim Bronze The USA’s quest for Olympic Qualification got off to a strong start as the Women’s …

South Africa moved to the top of the Men’s World Sevens standings with a convincing Cup Final win over Ireland in Dubai. The USA improved on their results in Hong Kong to finish in 4th, while Argentina weren’t far behind in 6th spot. After two events on the 11-stop circuit, …

The USA’s quest for Olympic Qualification got off to a strong start as the Women’s Eagles claimed Bronze in the opening round of the World Sevens Series in Dubai. Australia were crowned champions after defeating New Zealand, with the two rivals a clear step ahead of the rest of the …

Argentina and the USA have qualified for the Men’s Cup Quarter Finals after a highly competitive opening day at the Dubai Sevens. The Eagles were one of only two sides to advance unbeaten, while Los Pumas topped Pool B based on points differential after a three-way tie. Canada were competitive …