It’s another installment of rugby writing from elsewhere across the interwebs. Some required reading on the current USA Rugby situation, the Pro12/14 expansion, Super Rugby, Major League Rugby, the Aviva Premiership, coaching advice, inspiration, and yes, even a little Games of Thrones. The Case for Change – by Pat …
Read More »USA Islanders Name Star-Studded Roster to face Saracens
The USA Islanders have named a star-studded roster to face Saracens. The teams are to meet in an important fixture for both parties and also for Bermuda. The Island nation will play host to the match on August 10. Saracens are using the occasion as preseason training. The club had …
Read More »Strikers sign Olympic Champion Kolinisau
An Olympic Gold Medal winner is heading to Houston. The Strikers have announced the capture of Fijian sevens captain Osea Kolinisau. With two HSBC Sevens Series titles and more than 1000 career points scored, the 31-year-old is one of his country’s most decorated players of all time. Previously seen as …
Read More »Zaruba signs NFL deal with Philadelphia Eagles
Canadian sevens star Adam Zaruba has signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. The news was announced by the franchise on Monday afternoon following a tryout over the weekend. At 1.96m (6’5″) and 118kg (260lbs), the North Vancouver native has caught the eye in …
Read More »Kefu: “I think we can compete with France and Argentina”
Tonga Head Coach Toutai Kefu is feeling upbeat about playing in the Pool of Death. The Pacific Islanders recent qualification for Japan 2019 saw them grouped with Argentina, England, France and the USA. Tonga were the fifth and final team to qualify but the dating task is being greeted with …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Trinidad & Tobago Women Trinidad & Tobago won the Women’s 10’s Champions in Miami on Friday. The Caribbean nation ran out winners …
Read More »Manoa To Miss Argentina Tour
Samu Manoa is to miss Toulon’s Argentina tour. The USA enforcer has been confirmed as not being considered fit to take part in the upcoming two-match series between Toulon and the Argentina XV. The loss continues what has been an extended lay-off period for the Eagles forward. The 32-year-old’s season …
Read More »USA South Crowned Champions of RAN u19’s
The USA South have been Crowned Champions of Rugby Americas North (RAN) u19’s. The team won today’s final, toppling Mexico 19-6. In doing so the USA South made it back-to-back titles. In the 2016 final the USA South also defeated Mexico. In 2015 Mexico won the final against the USA …
Read More »Trinidad & Tobago Crowned Women’s 10’s Champions in Miami
Trinidad & Tobago were crowned Women’s 10’s Champions in Miami on Friday. The Caribbean nation ran out winners in a competition also involving Jamaica, Mexico and the USA South. The two-day competition was a part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Super Week. Competition in Miami, Florida also includes the …
Read More »Strikers add Eagles cap Zach Pangelinan
It’s a steady stream of signings now from the Houston Strikers, who have added their 15th player with the announcement that former US Eagles cap Zach Pangelinan will join the team ahead of the 2018 Major League Rugby season. Having only just added USA 7s forward Pago Haini during the …
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