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 Best Ever from Uruguay Sevens Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the …
Read More »Fiji outpace field to claim Melrose Cup in Cape Town
Fiji proved a class apart at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, cruising to a 29-12 win over New Zealand in the Final to claim their third Melrose Cup. Argentina were the top Americas side in the competition, finishing in 5th place, with Uruguay also securing a top-10 …
Read More »Uruguay upset Canada and USA at RWC 7s
Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The results send Los Teros into the Challenge Final against England on Sunday, and means they will finish no lower than 10th place despite not taking any part in …
Read More »North American Women, Argentina Men advance at RWC 7s
Both Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals in the Women’s draw of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. Of the Americas representatives on the Men’s side, however, only Argentina will move ahead following the USA’s loss to Samoa. Canada, Uruguay, and Chile each won …
Read More »2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens – ARN Guide
The 8th edition of the Rugby World Cup Sevens takes place at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. Three days of action will see Men’s and Women’s champions crowned on Sunday. It’s the 4th time that the Women’s bracket has been included after being formally added in 2009. Though the World …
Read More »Jamaica Ready for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Jamaica is ready for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. A twelve-man roster has been named to represent the Caribbean country in Cape Town, South Africa. Jamaica will open their campaign on Friday, September 09 against Scotland. The Jamaican roster contains three returning players from the previous Rugby Sevens World …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 21, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The opening fixture of the South American …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 14, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Round one of the Rugby Championship saw …
Read More »Uruguay and Chile alive in Challenger 7s Men’s draw
Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the Semi Finals of the Men’s draw at the World Rugby Challenger sevens tournament in Santiago. The Americas will not be contesting for the Women’s final, however, with all four entries eliminated. Los Teros have advanced to the Final Four despite losing two of …
Read More »Final Americas rosters for World Sevens Challenger tourney
Core spots on the 2022-2023 World Sevens Series are up for grabs in Santiago this weekend. Only the winner in each of the Men’s and Women’s Challenger brackets will celebrate success. The Estadio Santa Laura will provide the backdrop with seven Americas teams in all competing. Home side Chile have …
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