Eight North American internationals will return to Exeter Chiefs following the upcoming World Cup. The Premier 15s finalists today confirmed their list of re-signings and departures. Canadian lock McKinley Hunt is the only North American player who is moving on. Extending for a third season at Sandy Park are co-captain …
Read More »Eagles to face England in final World Cup warm-up
The USA will face off against England at Sandy Park on September 3 as part of their final preparations for October’s World Cup. It will be the last stop for the Eagles prior to departure for New Zealand. Sandy Park is the home of the Exeter Chiefs, who compete in …
Read More »New Zealand shut out Canada in Auckland
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 …
Read More »Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak
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. …
Read More »Canada overpower USA in statement win to open Pacific Four
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 …
Read More »Pacific Four – Canada vs USA – ARN Guide
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 …
Read More »Premier 15s Final – Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens – ARN Guide
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 …
Read More »Up and Under ** Special Edition **
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 …
Read More »North Americans star in Premier 15s regular season finale
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 …
Read More »USA named host for Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033
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 …
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