Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA The USA Eagles were the best performers from the Americas in week one of the June Internationals. A comprehensive 62-13 …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 10 2018
Following several weeks without international rugby this weekend saw test matches entering overdrive. There were test matches played in North America, the Caribbean and South America. The top ranked team from the Americas, Argentina had home advantage on Saturday against Wales. The match did not go to plan for Los …
Read More »Uruguay win back-to-back Nations Cups
Uruguay defeated the Argentina XV this afternoon to win back-to-back Nations Cup titles. Uruguay’s 26-20 victory was a determined effort and sees the northern county of the Rio de la Plata successfully defending their Nations Cup title. The extent of the significance of the triumph cannot be overlooked. Less than …
Read More »Cayman Islands Down Bermuda in a Thriller
The Cayman Islands downed Bermuda in a thriller, winning 20-19 on Saturday. Played at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town the Caymans needed their home advantage to avoid an upset loss. The match was the first of 2018 for the Cayman Islands. Bermuda were playing their third match but …
Read More »Eagles fly high over Russia
The USA Eagles flew high over Russia this evening, completing a record 62-13 win over the Bears in Colorado. The match was the opening game for the USA in their three match June Internationals series and has them well positioned to press for an upset next weekend against Scotland. The …
Read More »Nations Cup 2018 – Uruguay vs Argentina XV Preview
The final fixture of the 2018 Nations Cup will determine the champion. Both hosts Uruguay and the Argentina XV won both of their prior matches, thereby setting-up a winner-takes-all final. Uruguay started their campaign very well. A 29-10 win over the Fiji Warriors showcased the dramatic improvement of both the skills …
Read More »Guadeloupe Upset Dominican Republic to win RAN Trophy
Guadeloupe upset the Dominican Republic today to win the RAN Trophy. The 39-17 victory denied the Dominican Republic of any competition points, and with it Guadeloupe finish top of the table. The 2018 RAN Trophy was a Tri Nations tournament. Guadeloupe, the Dominican Republic and Curaçao each played once at …
Read More »Wales Hand Hourcade’s Argentina a Reality Check
Wales handed Daniel Hourcade’s Argentina a reality check. With Mario Ledesma having taken Los Jaguares to six consecutive Super Rugby wins there was reason to believe Argentina would impress today. Instead an organized and smart Wales was no match for a poor Pumas side, winning 23-10. The result was salt …
Read More »MLR Preview – New Orleans Gold vs San Diego Legion
The third of three Major League Rugby games this weekend will take place at Archbishop Shaw Field on Saturday where the New Orleans Gold host the San Diego Legion. With only three weeks left of the regular season it’s a game that will have significant playoff implications. Both sides are …
Read More »Best of the Rest
It’s Friday afternoon, which means there’s lots of people sitting at work waiting for the weekend to arrive. Here’s a few rugby articles that might help pass the time, touching on: Scotland’s arrival, a Chilean lock and a couple Canadian ones, Major League Rugby, Argentine rugby development, coaching commentary, and …
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