Day one of the 2025 Women’s Perth Sevens went well for Canada and the USA. Both North American competitors went 2-0 on the day, claiming wins over Fiji and Great Britain. The results mean the winner of Canada vs USA on Saturday will win Pool B. The opening day was …
Read More »Thalia Costa Makes Sevens History in Perth
Thalia Costa made history at the Perth 7’s. The 27-year-old Brazilian became her country’s first player to reach the mark of 100 tries on the World Rugby Sevens Circuit. Day one of the tournament in Western Australia saw Brazil facing New Zealand and Japan. Costa entered the tournament on 98 …
Read More »Seven Americas Rugby Wishes for 2025
The New Year begins with plenty to look forward to and also plenty to wish for. This article has a quick look into different areas of rugby involving the Americas that would be desirable in 2025. Are they possible or simply wishful thinking? Perhaps a mixture. So, the Seven Americas …
Read More »USA Claim Silver at Cape Town 7’s
The USA finished runners-up at the Cape Town 7’s. The USA Women’s Eagles fell to a 26-12 defeat against champions New Zealand in the final. This was an improvement for the USA who finished 5th at the prior tournament in Dubai. France claimed third spot at the Cape Town Sevens. …
Read More »World Cup bound Brazil Fall to Series Loss against the Netherlands
Brazil fell to a 17-15 defeat to the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The fixture was the second of a two match tour. The Netherlands also won game one meaning that the Europeans completed a series win over As Yaras. The tour brought an end to a groundbreaking year for …
Read More »Thalia Costa foi eleita a melhor do rugby pela primeira vez
Prêmio Brasil Olímpico, do Comitê Olímpico do Brasil, celebrou os melhores atletas de cada modalidade na última semana. A maranhense Thalia Costa, de 27 anos, foi eleita a melhor do esporte pela primeira vez. A festa de premiação será no dia 11 de dezembro. Maior artilheira de tries da história …
Read More »Argentina 7’s Claim Bronze in Dubai
It was a mixed bag for Americas competitors in Men’s and Women’s Competitions in Dubai. In the Men’s Argentina 7’s came away with a good finish by securing a spot on the podium and Uruguay had an overall successful tournament. However, the USA were a disappointment by finishing in 12th, …
Read More »Brazil Fall to Netherlands
Brazil came out on the losing end against the Netherlands on Thursday. The Netherlands were 15-7 winners in Amsterdam in the first of two test matches. The series is match preparation for Brazil ahead of debuting at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England in 2025. The match was played …
Read More »2024 World Rugby Awards Snub Americas
Despite a very impressive 2024, from Los Pumas and Los Pumas 7’s no Argentine player will win a World Rugby award in 2024. With a grand total of zero nominees across all categories, World Rugby have not considered Argentina’s greatest Rugby Championship as noteworthy. No player was nominated for Player …
Read More »LA to host Sevens Series finale as new season is unveiled
Dignity Health Sports Park will host the grand finale of the 2024-25 World Sevens Series, also known as the HSBC SVNS. The Los Angeles venue has been a fixture on the circuit since replacing Las Vegas as the preferred USA destination in 2020. It will also host rugby events at …
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