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Here are some stats from the Pan-Am Games Rugby 7s competition.
As you can see, there is a big difference between the top teams in both groups and the rest, however, the gap is probably wider among the women. The USA did not give up a single point until they met Canada in the final. Canada, for their part, averaged 38 points per game.
Check back for our updates on the Pan-Am Games final day.
Consolation Semis-WomenParaguay has shown flashes in the tournament and came away with a nice win 14-10 over Chile.
Paraguay 14
Tries: Viveros, Gauta
Convs: Viveros 2
Chile 10
Tries: Villarroel, N. Badilla
The US Rugby Foundation is now accepting nominations for the US Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Nominations for the Class of 2024 must be received by January 31, 2024. Note, for anyone who already submitted a nomination for someone in previous years, you do not need to re-submit a nomination.
GRR's ongoing blog on the 2023 Pan-Am Games Rugby—check back for updates.
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WomenUSA 44 Jamaica 0
The Pan-Am Games kicks off Friday in Santiago, Chile, with two USA teams facing two somewhat distinct goals.
The USA Men's team is a group of mostly younger players and this tournament has been traditionally used as a testing ground for Eagle prospects.
Young USA Men's Team to Pan-Am Sevens