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Two more heavyweights in the women’s game will collide in the second game of the Super Series in Chula Vista on Friday afternoon. Canada have traveled south to take on New Zealand, the World Champions and only team to defeat the Maple Leafs at the 2017 World Cup. It’s a …

The Women’s Rugby Super Series kicks off in Chula Vista on Friday, with the hosts USA facing Six Nations Grand Slam champions England. It was the Red Roses who played host in their last meeting, a 57-5 win over the Eagles at Allianz Park in November. England field a strong …

The Women’s Rugby Super Series is back – bigger and better than ever. Previously a four team event, the round-robin competition was last held in 2016 at Salt Lake City. This time the top five teams in the world will be hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, …

The USA have opted not to send a senior sevens side to contest the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, next month. Only half of the 12-man squad have experience on the HSBC Sevens Series, with six collegiate standouts called up to fill out the roster. Cody Melphy captains the …

The USA will be keeping impressive company at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego. Currently ranked No5 in the world, the Women’s Eagles will face all four teams ranked higher over a two-week stretch. They’ll start their campaign against World Cup finalists England, followed by champions New Zealand. …

Manu Samoa coach Steve Jackson has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Included are eight uncapped players, while a host of experienced internationals expected to be in consideration for the World Cup are unavailable for the three-match tournament. Among the new names are three locally-based players. …

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. With three of four World Cup training squads now revealed, this week we look at the movers and shakers a we head towards …

Sandro Fiorino has trimmed his Canada squad to 30 players for the trip to San Diego for the Women’s Rugby Super Series. All were part of the extended group that participated in a 10-day combined training camp with the USA at Guelph University last month. Laura Russell continues as captain, …

With the June Internationals completed the Americas Rankings have been upstaged for the final time this month. The Americas Rankings for June 23 2019 take into account Saturday’s test match in Montevideo. Uruguay’s chaotic performance against Spain saw Los Leones completing a 41-21 away victory over Los Teros. With it …

World Rugby Player of the Year Jessy Tremouliere headlines the France team that will compete at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego. The two-time World Cup fullback will provide class and leadership for incoming coach Stéphane Eymard, who takes over the team from Olivier Lievremont. There will be …