The Toronto Arrows have re-signed loosehead prop Lolani Faleiva for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows Isaac Salmon in returning to Canada from New Zealand, having spent recent months on the Hawke’s Bay roster in the National Provincial Championship. Faleiva made a splash in his first season as …
Read More »November Internationals 2022 – Wales vs Argentina – ARN Guide
Wales play host to Argentina on Saturday. The match will be the third and final meeting between the teams during the RWC 2019-2023 cycle. The first and second fixtures were both in Wales last July; they were moved from Argentina to Cardiff. Saturday’s meeting between the sides is certain to …
Read More »World Cup 2023 Qualifier – Hong Kong vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA take-on Hong Kong in a Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier on Saturday. Played at the neutral venue of Dubai, the North Americans go in with a big win over Kenya while Hong Kong must win after dropping their RWC 2023 qualifier against Portugal. Click here to access the …
Read More »RWC 2022 Semi Final – England vs Canada – Highlights
England earned their spot in the World Cup Final with a hard-fought victory over Canada at Eden Park on Saturday. It sets up a rematch of the 2017 tournament finale, won by New Zealand in Belfast, while Canada will take on France in the Bronze Final. Things did not go …
Read More »Canadian lock Tyler Duguid signs first Top 14 contract
Canadian lock Tyler Duguid has signed his first senior deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier. The 22-year-old is currently part of the club’s senior academy and will graduate to a full-time professional contract next season through the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Duguid made his senior pro debut in …
Read More »Old Glory signs Canadian international Gradyn Bowd
Old Glory DC have added another Canadian to their books. Gradyn Bowd has signed on for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s the first professional contract for the 30-year-old flyhalf. Originally from Red Deer, Alberta, Bowd played for Canada at u20 level before making his test debut in the …
Read More »Ryan Matyas set to play sixth season for San Diego Legion
Ryan Matyas will play a sixth season in San Diego Legion colors. The 31-year-old has re-signed for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. He announced his retirement from international rugby earlier this year after representing the USA in 14 tests and on the World Sevens Series. This past season saw …
Read More »Four Pumas become first to win against every Tier 1 opponent
They have done it. For the first time in history there are Argentine players who have wins against every Tier 1 Opponent. Rugby’s Tier 1 refers to the four teams that compete in the Rugby Championship (Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), and the six members of the Six …
Read More »Rouen star Peter Lydon in Netherlands squad to face Canada
Rouen Normandie fullback Peter Lydon has been named in the Netherlands squad to prepare for this weekend’s test against Canada. The 30-year-old is Dutch-born but grew up in Ireland. A prolific goal-kicker, he has scored over 1,300 points as a professional in France and England. Lydon is one of seven …
Read More »Arrows re-sign starting prop Isaac Salmon
The Toronto Arrows have re-signed tighthead prop Isaac Salmon for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He returns to the Canadian side from New Zealand after playing for Tasman Mako in the National Provincial Championship during recent months. Salmon quickly established himself as the first choice No3 for the Arrows …
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