Barbados ran riot against Guyana on Saturday in a Rugby Americas North (RAN) match-up. Played at Garrison Savannah in Bridge Town, Barbados, the home side were 45-5 winners over the Green Machine. It was a disappointing performance from Guyana who were also soundly beaten in their previous match. The Cayman …
Read More »North American RWC 2027 Qualifiers and 2025 Pacific Nations Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers involving North America are locked and loaded. World Rugby has combined North America with Oceania to have the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) serve as qualifiers for Australia 2027. PROCESS – NORTH AMERICAN RWC 2027 QUALIFIERS The 2025 PNC will feature Canada, the …
Read More »Mexico defeat Jamaica at Tapatio Mendez
Led by Sebastian Díaz, Mexico hosted and defeated Jamaica on Saturday. Las Serpientes were 37-22 winners at Estadio Tapatio Mendez in Mexico City. The match was a Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s XV Semi Final. In winning, Mexico successfully advance to the Final. The RAN Men’s XV’s Finals were determined …
Read More »Cayman Islands Notch-Up Solid Win over Guyana
The Cayman Islands notched-up an impressive win over Guyana. Played in Georgetown, Guyana the visitors from the Caribbean Sea were 48-17 winners. Early signs were positive for the Cayman Islands as Bryce Doran scored a try in the ninth minute. Co-captains Richard Hooper and David Stringer also crossed for tries …
Read More »Canada Men and Mexico Women claim RAN 7s titles
Canada’s Men’s Sevens team took their first step towards World Series qualification as they claimed the Men’s Tier 1 title at the Rugby Americas North 7s tournament in Arima, Trinidad. Mexico were the best of the Women’s side, with the two respective winners earning spots in the World Rugby Challenger …
Read More »Rugby Sevens Cut from Commonwealth Games 2026
Rugby Sevens has been cut from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event was moved from Victoria, Australia to Glasgow, Scotland. The change follows the Australian state complaining about rising costs and subsequently pulling out of hosting. Glasgow stepped up but has done so by axing Rugby Sevens among other sports. …
Read More »Cayman Islands defeat Bermuda
Bermuda played host to the Cayman Islands in a rugby test match on Saturday. Played at North Field at the National Sports Centre, the Cayman Islands were 44-12 winners. The fixture was part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) qualification pathway. The competition is being played over a three year …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Canada overwhelms USA to open Pacific Four Canada opened the Pacific Four in convincing fashion as they crushed the USA …
Read More »Guyana Down Trinidad & Tobago by Narrowest of Margins
Guyana were winners over Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday. Played at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Guyana won by the narrowest of margins. The 24-23 win was the first of two matches between the countries this year. They will met again on June 01. Long-serving captain, Joseph …
Read More »How Many World Cup 2027 Slots for the Americas?
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be expanded from 20 to 24 teams. The qualifiers will continue to be structured around World Rugby’s use of continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. This raises the question of how many slots will the Americas be granted for Rugby World Cup …
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