There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – April 24 2016 see Brazil and Paraguay changing places while both Uruguay and Chile have made slight gains. Uruguay edged slightly closer to Canada by rising from 63,23 points to a new ranking of 63,26. …
Read More »Denver scrum mauls San Francisco
Denver made it two wins from two as they ground San Francisco into submission on the back of a totally dominant scrum that contributed to virtually every score. The final tally was 35-18, but it could have been more had windy conditions affected Will Magie’s kicking accuracy and the bounce …
Read More »Guyana overpower Barbados in World Cup Qualifier
Guyana overpowered Barbados in a Rugby World Cup qualifier on Saturday, winning 48-17 at the National Park in Playfield, Guyana. The comprehensive victory means Guyana has one foot in the door in the subsequent round of the Americas qualifying series. The victorious Guyana will take to the field again on …
Read More »San Diego speed overwhelms Sacramento
San Diego showed why they are early season favorites with an overwhelming display of running rugby at Torero Stadium to come away victorious in their first ever game by a score of 37-24 over Sacramento. Despite the visitors showing superiority in the forwards, the pace of the impressive backline and …
Read More »Americas players in Championship – Week 22
James Pritchard will make his final appearance for Bedford Blues on a Saturday of goodbyes for many as the Greene King IPA Championship reaches the end of the regular season. The Blues have qualified for the playoffs but Pritchard is not expected to play a role and will make his …
Read More »PRO Week 2 – San Francisco vs Denver
Denver will take it to the road in PRO Rugby Week 2, traveling to balmy San Francisco to take on their hosts at Boxer Stadium on Sunday. After surviving the frozen field at Infinity Park and coming out memorable extra time winners over Ohio by 16-13, Denver will be hoping the …
Read More »PRO Week 2 – San Diego vs Sacramento
San Diego are ready to show their wares as they make their PRO Rugby debut at Torero Stadium on Saturday in Week 2 of the new American professional competition. They will face a confident Sacramento team who surprised San Francisco at Bonney Field with an impressive 37-25 victory in the …
Read More »Americas players in PRO D2 – Week 27
The French season continues to creep towards its conclusion, with only four weeks left in the regular season for Pro D2. Five countries are represented this week with as many as 20 Americas players set for duty. Javier Rojas got the ball rolling in the Albi midfield at Perpignan on …
Read More »PRO Rugby Preview – San Diego
The lone remaining team to take the pitch in PRO Rugby hits the pitch this weekend as San Diego plays host to Sacramento. An early favorite, this bunch is poised to make their mark on the PRO season and have a bevy of talented players at their disposal. The Southern-most Californian side …
Read More »van der Merwe’s season over
Canada’s fears have been confirmed as World Cup star DTH van der Merwe has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Scarlets winger was forced off in the first half against Glasgow Warriors on the weekend and will see a specialist this week. …
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