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Mike Petri scored a memorable try for the USA against Australia in 2015. The Eagles scrum half finished off a sublime run from winger Taku Ngwenya for the five pointed against the Wallabies at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The 32nd minute score saw the Eagles running in a try from half …

It was 18 years ago on this day – June 29 – that Canada hosted the USA at Fletcher’s Fields in the first of their 2002 Rugby World Cup Qualifier series. The result would prove decisive, with the winner going on to comfortably secure the Americas 1 place at the …

The RWC 2023 organizing committee are eyeing the rankings that followed RWC 2019 for the purposes of determining the seeding format. The COVID-19 pandemic has suspended international competition and it remains to be seen if there will be further activities in 2020. International competition began in Europe in February before …

Wallabies centurion Matt Giteau has been linked to a move to Major League Rugby in 2021. Tom Decent of the Sydney Morning Herald writes that the left-footed flyhalf or inside center is in talks to play for the LA Giltinis in their inaugural campaign. Giteau is nearing the end of …

Reports out of England are clear: England will not bid for RWC 2027, though the RWC 2015 hosts are focused on hosting the RWC again at the subsequent RWC in 2031. An RFU (England Rugby) spokesperson pointed out that England has no plans to place a bid for RWC 2027. …

Saracens have confirmed the signing of USA international Will Hooley. As revealed in April, the 26-year-old flyhalf or fullback leaves Bedford Blues to play for the defending European champions. While specific terms have not been revealed, it is believed to be a two-year deal. Hooley represented his native England at …

Brett Gosper is hopeful that the USA will bid to host RWC 2027 or 2031. The World Rugby and Rugby World Cup CEO said today that: “The 2027 or 2031 World Cup; hopefully they can do it for one of the two. It would be interesting and a great compliment …

What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …

The all-time Top 10 most capped Americas players come from three countries: Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. Unsurprisingly, Argentina contributes the most with eight of the ten places going to Pumas. Yet, the top spot is not occupied by an Argentine player. Instead, the all-time most capped Americas player is Uruguay’s …

Jeff Hassler put in a storming performance against Canada in Leicester in 2015. The Canadian winger scored a brilliant solo try wherein he beat five defenders. His try gave Canada a 15-0 lead over Romania in the 43rd minute. Hassler took an inside pass from Gordon McRorie and form there put …