Tag Archives: June Internationals

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 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands defeated Mexico on Saturday, winning 39-17 at the ruman Bodden Complex in Georgetown. Despite the historical results …

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World Rugby Nations Cup – Final Day Review

Uruguay are World Rugby Nations Cup Champions. Los Teros won the title at home on Sunday, defeating Spain 24-14. Combined with earlier wins over both Emerging Italy and Russia it meant Uruguay was the only undefeated team in the competition.   NAMIBIA 10 vs 31 RUSSIA Sunday, Jun 18, 11:00, …

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Americas Rankings – June 18 2017

Test match rugby this weekend resulted in changes in the Americas Rankings. In all there were five test matches involving teams from the Americas. Uruguay’s historic Nations Cup title and the result of Saturday’s test in the Caribbean has resulted in notable changes. The Cayman Islands’ 39-17 win over Mexico means …

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Georgia grind out win over Eagles

The Eagles very nearly overcame a 21-3 deficit to fall to an agonizing 21-17 defeat to Georgia at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Saturday. After going into the break 18-3 down and conceding an early penalty in the second half, the USA had the better of the Lelos, scoring two …

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14-man Romania down Canada in Edmonton

Canada’s woes continued on Saturday as Romania came away 25-9 winners at Ellerslie Park. It stretches Canada’s losing streak to five games ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers against the USA. Adding to their misery was that Canada spent nearly half the match with a one-man advantage after Romanian hooker …

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Cayman Islands Beat Mexico

The Cayman Islands defeated Mexico today, winning 39-17 at the Truman Bodden Complex in Georgetown. It sees the teams finish equal on 9 competition points in the Rugby Americas North Championship. An official placement is yet to be confirmed by RAN. Despite the historical results being dead even between the …

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England complete 2-0 series win in Argentina

England completed a 2-0 series win in Argentina today. The European’s 35-25 win in Santa Fé followed last Saturday’s triumph in San Juan. Early kicking back-and-forth from both sides indicated a different match was on the cards to that from San Juan. To the contrary, however, scoring did not take …

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