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 champions in Vancouver Argentina are again the Men’s Champions of the Vancouver Sevens. Los Pumas conquered France in the Cup …
Read More »Argentina repeat as Men’s Champions in Vancouver
Argentina are again the Men’s Champions of the Vancouver Sevens. Los Pumas conquered France in the Cup Final to equal their success at last year’s tournament. It’s their second Cup Final victory in four events and put them in a very strong position for automatic Olympic qualification with four stops …
Read More »Another bronze for Women’s Eagles at Vancouver 7s
Make it five podium finishes in five events for the Women’s Eagles. The USA defeated France in the Bronze Final to all but clinch their spot at the Paris Olympics. They now hold a virtually insurmountable 24-point lead over 5th-place Ireland, and are 16 points ahead of 4th-place France. The …
Read More »Argentina advance to Men’s Semis in Vancouver
Argentina will represent the Americas in the Men’s Semi Finals at the Vancouver Sevens. Los Pumas continued their fine form with victories over high rankings opponents South Africa and Fiji on Day Two, securing their place opposite Ireland on Sunday. The shutout win over the Blitzboks was an impressive close …
Read More »Women’s Eagles through to Vancouver Semi Finals
The USA have reached the final four of the women’s draw at the Vancouver Sevens. It’s the fifth consecutive World Sevens Series stop that they have reached those heights, with top-three finishes in each of the four tournaments played this season. Two tries from Naya Tapper led the Eagles past …
Read More »Uruguay stun Fiji, Canada beat Australia in Vancouver
Uruguay earned another historic result on the World Sevens Series as they defeated Fiji for the first time on Day One in Vancouver. Argentina lead in Pool B, the USA are in the Quarter Final hunt, and Canada wrapped up their day with an impressive win over Australia. Los Teros …
Read More »Colombia impress, USA Women unbeaten in Vancouver
The USA are unbeaten through two rounds of the women’s draw at the Vancouver 7s. Canada, Brazil, and Colombia each failed to win a match but the latter impressed with a competitive showing against Fiji. Las Tucanes are an invitational side and were handed a harsh welcome to the tournament …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Silver for Los Pumas in Los Angeles Argentina finished runners-up to New Zealand at the LA 7s this past weekend. It’s …
Read More »New Zealand defeat Argentina to win LA 7s
New Zealand made it back-to-back World Sevens Series tournament wins as they defeated Argentina in the Cup Final at Los Angeles. After the dreadful day of rain on Day One, conditions were much more agreable on Day Two. The men in black now hold a sizeable lead at the top …
Read More »Argentina barge into Quarter Finals at waterlogged LA 7s
Argentina is the only Americas team to qualify for the Cup Quarter Finals at the Los Angeles Sevens. Play was affected heavily by the conditions as rain pounded into Dignity Health Sports Park all day long. It caused several delays, with the games stretching well into the evening as a …
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