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 …
Read More »USA names rosters for Sevens World Cup
USA Rugby has named the Eagles squads to take part in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens. Cape Town will act as the host, with the tournaments to be played in a straight knockout format. The Women’s side returns to action for the first time since Toulouse in May. There …
Read More »Moneta and González Rizzoni named to 7s Series Dream Team
Two Argentine stars have been named on the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2021-2022 World Sevens Series. Wing Marcos Moneta and forward Luciano González Rizzoni earned selection after helping Los Pumas to a fourth overall finish on this year’s circuit. Both players were prolific scorers over the course of …
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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 Awesome Argentina defeat All Blacks in New Zealand The script of rugby was re-written on Saturday. The mighty All …
Read More »Meakes helps Australia claim first ever Sevens Series title
Australia have claimed their first ever World Sevens Series title. Despite finishing third in Los Angeles, the ‘Misfits’ – as they call themselves – held the best overall points total at the season’s end, edging out South Africa and Argentina to finish at the top. The best previous finish for …
Read More »Eagles upset South Africa, title door opens for Pumas
The World Sevens Series is set for a dramatic conclusion on Sunday following Day One’s results in Los Angeles. Current leaders South Africa were upset by the USA that ultimately led to them missing out on the Quarter Finals. As a result the door is now open for Argentina to …
Read More »Unufe recalled as Eagles lose captain Williams for LA 7s
Kisi Unufe has been recalled to the USA squad for this weekend’s LA Sevens. He makes his returns to the World Sevens Series after a two-year hiatus, having most recently played for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. The Eagles have been hit with the loss of captain Kevon …
Read More »Josh Thiel to make Canada 7s debut in LA
Josh Thiel will join twin brother Jake on the Canada Sevens roster in Los Angeles next weekend for the final stop on the 2021-2022 World Sevens Series. The San Diego Legion midfielder has one test cap in the 15-a-side game but has yet play in the shortened code. There are …
Read More »Uruguay and Chile alive in Challenger 7s Men’s draw
Uruguay and Chile have qualified for the Semi Finals of the Men’s draw at the World Rugby Challenger sevens tournament in Santiago. The Americas will not be contesting for the Women’s final, however, with all four entries eliminated. Los Teros have advanced to the Final Four despite losing two of …
Read More »Final Americas rosters for World Sevens Challenger tourney
Core spots on the 2022-2023 World Sevens Series are up for grabs in Santiago this weekend. Only the winner in each of the Men’s and Women’s Challenger brackets will celebrate success. The Estadio Santa Laura will provide the backdrop with seven Americas teams in all competing. Home side Chile have …
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