World Rugby have confirmed the full fixtures list for the inaugural WXV year-end tournament. Split into three divisions, the rankings were determined through qualifying tournaments earlier this year. Three Americas teams will compete with Canada in the top division, the USA in the second division, and Colombia in the third …
Read More »Canada names rosters for Olympic 7s Qualifiers
Rugby Canada has named their Women’s and Men’s sides for the Rugby Americas North 7s hosted at Starlight Stadium this coming weekend. This year’s tournament doubles as an Olympic Qualifier, with the winner of each draw booking their ticket to Paris 2024. The Women’s side features an array of talent …
Read More »Up and Under
The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week. UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …
Read More »Canada blows past USA to sweep u23 series
Canada made it a clean sweep in their women’s under-23 series against the USA at Veterans Memorial Satadium in Quincy on Sunday afternoon. Another dominant display from their forward pack set the stage for a convincing 55-14 victory, contributing to a 24-5 score on aggregate in the ‘Border Battle’. As …
Read More »Canada overpowers USA in first u23 clash
Canada overpowered the USA at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, earning a 24-5 victory in the first match of their women’s under-23 series. A swarming defense and well-drilled forward pack proved the difference for the visitors who came within seconds of securing a shutout. The USA turned down an early …
Read More »Canada and USA set for u23 clash in Boston
Canada’s u23 Women’s side arrives in Boston to take on their USA counterparts in the first of a two-match series dubbed the ‘Border Battle’ on Wednesday evening. Both will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the home of the Major League Rugby champion New England Free Jacks. The American side …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Argentina deliver famous Rugby Championship away win in Australia Los Pumas went to Sydney and conquered the largest Australian city. The …
Read More »Beukeboom hat trick leads Canada to big win over Australia
Canada cruised to a one-sided 45-7 win over Australia to wrap up the Pacific Four at TD Place in Ottawa on Friday night. Player of the Match Tyson Beukeboom celebrated her 60th test cap with three tries in an all-action performance to lead the way for the Maple Leafs. It …
Read More »Black Ferns survive early red card to beat Eagles
New Zealand overcame an early red card and a 17-5 halftime deficit to defeat the USA 39-17 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on Friday. The victory gives the Black Ferns a clean sweep in the Pacific Four, and formally casts the Eagles into the second tier of the year-end …
Read More »Pacific Four – Canada vs Australia – ARN Guide
Second place in the Pacific Four is up for grabs for the winner of the tournament finale at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on Friday evening. Canada will take on Australia in a match that will also determine seeding heading into the year-end WXV tournament. The Canadians held their own …
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