Colorado reclaimed the winning feeling, bringing a halt to their three-game losing streak with a decisive 22-14 win over the visiting Warriors on Saturday. Rene Ranger’s double gave the Raptors a 15-0 lead before Utah added two late scores for a more favorable end result. Click here to access the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Seattle Seawolves The two-time defending champions breathed a sigh of relief after earning their first win of the season over the …
Read More »Carlin Isles named in LA Dream Team
USA star Carlin Isles has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Los Angeles Sevens. The 30-year-old winger scored five tries during the tournament, the first being the 200th of his World Sevens Series career. Teammate Perry Baker followed him to the milestone in the very next …
Read More »South Africa stun Fiji in LA Cup Final classic
South Africa recovered from a 19-point first half deficit to defeat Fiji in the Cup Final of the Los Angeles Sevens. It was a match that will go down as an instant classic on the World Sevens Series, the Blitzboks finally getting the win thanks to a Sakoyisa Makata try …
Read More »RUNY spoils SaberCats comeback in windy Houston
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. The opening arm wrestle went in favor of New York. …
Read More »Arrows recover to earn bonus point win over ATL
The Toronto Arrows came away with a hard-earned 28-18 win over Rugby ATL at Lupo Field on Sunday afternoon. ATL were in the lead at halftime but the Canadian side pulled away in the final quarter of a highly physical encounter. Much of the early territory and possession favored the …
Read More »Lasike powers over as Harlequins defeat English Premiership leaders
Paul Lasike powered over for a first half try for the Harlequins on Saturday. The USA mid-fielder did so against the Exeter Chiefs, the English Premiership leaders. His try was part of a 34-20 win for the London side who are within one win of reaching the play-off’s zone. Depending on …
Read More »Eagles into LA Quarters Finals, Isles and Baker hit 200
The USA have qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals of the Los Angeles Sevens, the only one of three Americas entries to do so. Canada and Argentina with both play in the consolation 9th place bracket after winning once each on Day One. It was two from three for the …
Read More »Seawolves beat Free Jacks in Seattle thriller
Fans who braved some inclement Seattle weather on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the Seawolves defeat the Free Jacks 44-29 to earn their first win of the season. Kickoff was delayed by 30 minutes due to lightning amidst the sleet falling from the sky. When …
Read More »Colorado beat Utah to halt losing streak
Colorado have that winning feeling again, bringing a halt to their three-game losing streak with a decisive 22-14 win over the visiting Warriors on Saturday. Rene Ranger’s double gave the Raptors a 15-0 lead before Utah added two late scores for a more favorable end result. Points were difficult to …
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