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A perfect opening day at the Hamilton Sevens has seen the USA Women’s Eagles march into the Cup Quarter Finals at the top of Pool C. Both Canada and Brazil missed out on the top eight and will compete for 9th place on Day Two. Spain were first up for …

Argentina and the USA will contest the Cup Quarter Finals at the Hamilton Sevens. The Eagles topped Pool C while Los Pumas were runners-up in Pool D. Canada and Uruguay missed out on the top eight and will now play for 9th spot. Agustín Fraga scored two tries in Argentina’s …

Former Pumas sevens captain Santiago Álvarez has been recalled to Argentina’s roster for the next two rounds of the World Sevens series. The 28-year-old has been absent for the best part of a year with an ACL injury to his right knee. Álvarez is one of 14 players named to …

Three players who suited up for Major League Rugby teams in 2022 will play for the USA Falcons at this weekend’s Coral Coast Sevens. The invitational tournament is hosted in Sigatoka, Fiji. Current Eagles assistant Ben Pinkelman will act as Head Coach. Eight of the 13 names come from the …

Three Chilean players have tested positive for banned substances and are now facing sanctions, according to the country’s National Doping Control Commission (CNCD). In question are leading sevens exponents Joaquín Huici and Vicente Tredinick, and national u20 lock Jaime Paredes. The most recent report was originally obtained by Chilean rugby …

South Africa will host two tournaments in April that will help determine a new core team for the 2023-2024 World Sevens Series. Next year’s Challenger Series will see a dozen teams in each of the women’s and men’s competitions that will be played at Markotter Stadium in Stellebosch. The stakes …

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Lucas Lacamp looks set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a lower leg injury while playing against Fiji in last weekend’s Cape Town Sevens Quarter Final. The 21-year-old speedster will require surgical repair next week. He posted an update on social media: “Traveled with the team back …

Premier Rugby Sevens intends to double its number of franchises for the 2023 season. Four competed this past season, with each fielding a Women’s and Men’s team. The professional league will also move to an East-West conference system. The four existing franchises will be assigned a geographical region this year …

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 Cayman Islands complete remarkable rebound against Mexico The Cayman Islands celebrated a home win over Mexico on Saturday. The …