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New Zealand earned a convincing 28-0 victory over Canada in Auckland on Saturday night to retain their No2 world ranking. The Black Ferns bullied the Canadians up front and dominated the collisions, their rush defense never allowing the visitors to be comfortable on attack. Both sides had early scoring opportunities …

The USA ended an eight-game losing streak with a 16-14 win over Australia in Auckland on Saturday. Three penalties and a conversion from Gabby Cantorna pushed the Eagles to a 16-nil lead but two tries from the Wallaroos in the final quarter made for a nail-biting conclusion to the match. …

Canada were intent on making a statement in their opening match of the Pacific Four, and they achieved that with a one-sided 36-5 win over the USA in Tauranga, New Zealand. Played in driving rain throughout, the Canadian forward pack dominated their opposites in the scrum and tight phases. It …

The final run-in to the World Cup appropriately begins in New Zealand for Canada and the USA. Both teams will return to the Pacific Island nation for the flagship event in October and the Pacific Four gives the selectors one last good look at combinations and fringe contenders before final …

The Premier 15s season comes to a close on Friday when Exeter Chiefs take on Saracens at Sixways in Worcester. Both teams will have significant North American representation in their lineups, with players due to meet up with their international sides for the Pacific Four after the match. Exeter have …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP USA to host Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033 The USA will host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in …

The final week of the Premier 15s regular season is now in the books, and North Americans again played a leading role. Several will now move on to next weekend’s Semi Finals with a favorable chance of reaching the June 3 Final at Sixways. Saracens celebrated a stunning 31-26 come-from-behind …

The USA has formally been named as host for both the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, the first a men’s tournament and the second contested by women. Results of the final vote by the World Rugby’s Council were unveiled on Thursday in Dublin. It’s an historic occasion for the …

Australia will host Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029. A World Rugby vote in Dublin on Thursday morning determined awarded Australia hosting rights. RWC 2023 will be the Men’s Rugby World Cup and RWC 2029 will be the Women’s Rugby World Cup. RWC 2027 will be the third edition …

Kévin Rouet has named a squad of 32 players to compete in next month’s Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. A confirmed are an additional group of 11 who are still on contention for spots in the final 30 that will represent Canada at the World Cup in October. Flyhalf …