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Rob Cain has unveiled his squad of 32 to contest the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand next month. The team will be captained by Exeter loose forward Kate Zackary, who is one of nine players with previous World Cup experience and among 20 who have played with overseas clubs …

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 Best Ever from Uruguay Sevens Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the …

Australia have reclaimed the Rugby World Cup Sevens title. The 2016 Olympic champions claimed their second Women’s tournament Championship win by edging New Zealand 24-22, having defeated the USA 17-7 in the Semi Final. It was a day of mixed fortunes for teams from the Americas. Canada impressed with a …

The USA will play in the Semi Final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens on Sunday. A 10-7 win over Canada sees the Women’s Eagles as the only team from the Americas still in contention for a title at the tournament in Cape Town. Jaz Gray finished off a long …

Both Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals in the Women’s draw of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. Of the Americas representatives on the Men’s side, however, only Argentina will move ahead following the USA’s loss to Samoa. Canada, Uruguay, and Chile each won …

The 8th edition of the Rugby World Cup Sevens takes place at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. Three days of action will see Men’s and Women’s champions crowned on Sunday. It’s the 4th time that the Women’s bracket has been included after being formally added in 2009. Though the World …

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 de Goede leads a powerful Canadian roster to the World Cup Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad in …

The USA closed out their World Cup warm-up tour with a 52-14 defeat to England at Sandy Park on Saturday. A superior kicking game and the strength of the Red Roses forwards proved too much in a one-sided first half, but the Eagles restored some confidence with a committed second …

Rugby Canada have confirmed their traveling rosters for next weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The Men’s side will open the knock-out tournament in a qualifier match against Zimbabwe, while the Women begin in the Round of 16 against against China. There is just one change to Jack …

The USA will play their final World Cup warm-up fixture against England on Saturday. Sandy Park will be the venue, a second home for six Eagles who play their club rugby for Exeter Chiefs. It’s been a long time since the USA tasted victory over the Red Roses. In 20 …