Saturday signals the end of a long and frustrating season for both the Toronto Arrows and NOLA Gold at York Lions Stadium. Both teams have struggled with injuries and are looking ahead to next season, but will want to end the year on a winning note. The Arrows celebrated their …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Old Glory DC vs Rugby ATL – ARN Guide
The odds are not strong for Old Glory to host their first ever playoff game. DC will need a bonus point victory over Rugby ATL on Saturday combined with a New York loss to Utah with no bonus point, a scenario that seems unlikely given the run of form. Accomplishing …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Dallas Jackals vs Chicago Hounds – ARN Guide
The final week of the 2023 regular season begins with a clash between Major League Rugby’s newest teams. When they met in march it was a slender victory for the Chicago Hounds, but the Dallas Jackals will be keen to flip the switch at home on Saturday. Chicago are coming …
Read More »Coast To Coast Cup kicks off in Halifax on Saturday
The Coast To Coast Cup returns for a second year in Halifax beginning on Saturday. Three regional teams from Canada will be competing with all games streaming live on The Rugby Network. The tournament serves as a stepping stone to representative honors and a shop window for pro scouts. Last …
Read More »Premier Sevens season opens in Austin on Saturday
The 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens season opens at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Saturday. Four teams will be competing in the first of two Eastern Conference tournaments, the second to take place next month in Pittsburgh. The Western Conference will begin next weekend in Minneapolis. Numerous internationals adorn the women’s …
Read More »Canada names Pacific Four training camp roster
Kévin Rouet has selected 40 players to attend a training camp in Perth, Ontario, next week to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Four tests in Ottawa. Canada defeated the USA 50-17 in Spain on April 1, and will play against New Zealand on July 8 and Australia on July 14. …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada new Italy Coach after Rugby World Cup 2023
Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
Read More »Argentina Scrum-half Eliseo Morales out of the World Cup
Argentina have had a blow to their Rugby World Cup preparations. Scrum-half Eliseo Morales is to undergo surgery which will rule him out of the Rugby Championship, RWC warm-up matches and the Rugby World Cup itself. Morales suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while …
Read More »Tonga name Pacific Nations Cup squad with Canada on horizon
Toutai Kefu has named his 35-man Ikale Tahi squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Tonga will take on Fiji, Japan, and Samoa on the road before returning home to play two tests against Canada in August as part of their final World Cup preparations. Rugby Canada have yet to …
Read More »MLR Notes – Hooley to retire, investors for DC, Draft day set
San Diego Legion flyhalf Will Hooley has announced that he will retire at the end of the Major League Rugby season. He makes the call at the age of 29 having represented the Eagles on 18 occasions since debuting against Canada in February of 2018. Hooley is originally from Cambridge …
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