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 …
Read More »Chris Brown and Mike Friday earn World Rugby awards
Two USA coaches have been recognized by World Rugby at the end of the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series. Having led their respective teams to record 2nd overall finishes, Chris Brown and Mike Friday have each been handed Coach of the Series in their respective divisions. Brown formally took charge of …
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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. UP Brazil, Colombia Women’s Sevens An unbeaten tournament in Lima from the Yaras saw Brazil qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. …
Read More »Brazil Qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Brazil has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. As Yaras went unbeaten in the qualifying competition this weekend in Lima, Peru to underline their favoritism and secure their place on the big stage next year. As Yaras were winners of Group A on Day One, finishing as the top …
Read More »USA confirm Sevens Residency athletes for 2019
USA Rugby has confirmed a total of 48 athletes to join Eagles residency programs at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, 24 each for the Women’s and Men’s Eagles programs. All athletes will be available for the HSBC Sevens Series and 2019 Pan-Am Games. This year’s HSBC Series also …
Read More »Argentina Ready for Valentín Martínez
Argentina are ready for Valentín Martínez. Daniel Villen has confirmed the playing roster to travel to Montevideo to compete in the competition on November 9-10. Las Pumas are to be competing for a place at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Already qualified from South America are Brazil and …
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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. UP Jamaica Men’s Sevens, Mexico Women’s Sevens On Sunday both the Jamaica Men and Mexico Women qualified for the Pan American Games. …
Read More »Jamaica Men, Mexico Women qualify for Pan American Games
Jamaica Men and Mexico Women have qualified for the Pan American Games. They sealed their spots at Lima 2019 by virtue of winning the Rugby Americas North Men’s and Women’s Sevens this weekend in Barbados. The 2018 RAN Men’s and Women’s Sevens were played at Holders Hill Polo ground in …
Read More »Barbados to host RAN 7s this weekend
Barbados will host the Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament this weekend. A total of 24 teams representing 15 countries will participate in both men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament takes place at the Holders Hill Polo Grounds in St. James beginning on Saturday. This year’s tournament will not only offer …
Read More »Pools and Formats Confirmed for RAN Sevens in Barbados
Rugby Americas North has confirmed the pools and formats for this year’s RAN Sevens in Barbados. Taking place on September 22-23 , 15 countries will be involved in the competition which doubles as qualification for the 2019 Pan American Games. Those involved are to be targeting not only the Pan …
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