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 »Canada confirms Pacific Four roster and World Cup longlist
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 …
Read More »Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad
A 28-player traveling squad has been named by Eagles coach Rob Cain for next month’s Pacific Four competition. The USA will play tests against Australia, Canada, and hosts New Zealand as part of their preparation for October’s World Cup, also taking place in New Zealand. As expected the squad leans …
Read More »Premier 15s returns with heavy North American presence
The Premier 15s returns after a two-month break with a full slate of five games on Saturday. There are two rounds remaining the regular season and four teams are jostling for three playoff spots still to be determined. Wasps are on the outside looking in, 5 points back of 4th-place …
Read More »Canada confirms summer tests for Senior teams
Rugby Canada have confirmed four internationals for the summer months, two each for the Men’s and Women’s teams. The latter are preparing for October’s World Cup in New Zealand, while the former are playing their first matches since a two-match trip to Europe in November. Kévin Rouet has taken over …
Read More »Eagles name longlist for Women’s World Cup
Rob Cain has named 42 players in his longlist for October’s World Cup in New Zealand. It contains an unprecedented 22 overseas-based players, all but one from England’s Premier 15s competition. Among the UK-based group is Lotte Clapp, a former England winger who switched allegiance to the USA using the …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Army West Point wins National Championship The Black Knights are national champions for the first time. Army claimed a …
Read More »Men’s and Womens’s Champions Crowned in South American u18 Sevens
Men’s and Women’s champions were crowned over the weekend in Rosario. The Argentine city was the setting for the 2022 South American Junior Sevens. The under 18 competition involved participants from throughout the region. Argentina won the Men’s u18 competition while Brazil won the Women’s u18’s. The Men’s u18’s involved …
Read More »Australia wins Langford 7s, Canada beats USA for 5th
Australia emerged winners of the Langford Sevens after a thrilling final against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. Lily Dick’s try in stoppage time was the difference, securing Australia’s fourth tournament victory and guaranteeing a first overall finish in the season with one event still to play. Ireland took third place, defeating …
Read More »Canada and USA into Langford Quarter Finals
Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals of the World Sevens Series event in Langford. The two North American sides each finished with a 2-1 record in the pool stage. Brazil were 1-2 while Mexico went winless. The Eagles did just enough in the tournament opener to …
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