Rose LaBrèche of Canada, Leah Berard of USA, and Federico Anselmi of Argentina have been named to World Rugby’s Sevens Series referee panel for the 2015/16 season. A total of 21 referees have been named to the two series panels, with South Africa’s Rasta Rasivhenge the only name to appear …
Read More »Team of the Week
A record-setting day for the Eagles in Ottawa have seen them contribute the majority of this week’s effort, but a couple each from Uruguay and Canada have just about managed to sneak in. 1 – Eric Fry (USA) Stuffed an early maul to keep Canada out of the end zone. …
Read More »Up and Under
The 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 USA The Eagles made history in Ottawa. Never before have the Eagles won three test matches in a row …
Read More »Ontario Blues defeat ARP Selects
Four tries from Kainoa Lloyd led the Ontario Blues to a 38-20 victory over the ARP Selects in Ottawa on Saturday, in front of a 1,500 strong crowd at Twin Elm Park. Ontario’s senior provincial men’s rugby team put in a six-try effort against the top domestic league players in …
Read More »Eagles outplay Canada in Ottawa
USA scored a dominant win over hosts Canada in front of a sold out crowd at Twin Elm Park in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon. Once again a good start from the home side was marred by lapses in concentration and a drop-off in performance, with a dismal final quarter putting …
Read More »ARN Forecast August 22
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup is on. The largest global sporting event of the year is quickly approaching and three of the four teams from the Americas competing in England and Wales are to ply warm-up matches this weekend. Uruguay is to face Japan in Fukuoka in the …
Read More »Toulon fall to Racing 92 in Top 14 Opener
France’s 2014 Champions, Toulon hosted Racing 92 this evening in the opening match of the 2015-2016 season. Playing at home the reigning European Rugby Champions Cup winners were tested and defeated by the Parisians who completed a 27-22 victory. Both teams were unable to field their strongest teams due to …
Read More »Top 14 2015-2016 Americas Players
The 2015-2016 Top 14 season starts today with Toulon playing host to Racing 92. In previous years the French league has been an important part of preparing players from the Americas for international duty. The upcoming season will be no different as ten of France’s Top 14 clubs currently have players from the …
Read More »Top 14 2015-2016 Preview
In the midst of Rugby World Cup preparations the 2015-2015 Top 14 season kicks-off today. The highly profitable French domestic league takes on a unique look this season due to this being a Rugby World Cup year and the date of the Top 14 final conflicting with UEFA Euro 2016. …
Read More »The Straight Feed – Last Chance Saloon
It’s a cliché and a well-worn one at that but this is really it. Canada will announce their final World Cup team on Sunday – to the players at least, hopefully to the public as well – meaning tomorrow’s game has added significance. For those on the edge, this is …
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