So the secret is out. The Americas 6 Nations competition is a go. It will run concurrently with the original tournament that inspired it in February and March, and will add Brazil and Chile into the mix with the established quartet of Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and the USA. Of those, …

Some post-game notes from the sidelines in Halifax, injury updates, and a few words from the head coach Kieran Crowley and attack coach Leo Crowley. WHITE JERSEYS ALL AROUND It was a little strange to see both sides wearing white jerseys, and it was certainly not something that was intended. …

It’s not exactly the type of press that he wanted, but Nova Scotia provincial coach Jack Hanratty isn’t about to wave any white flags. The big news around town in the last 24 hours was that the ‘Battle of New Scotland,’ the match between Canada and Guinness Pro 12 champions …

It’s a cliché and a well-worn one at that but this is really it. Canada will announce their final World Cup team on Sunday – to the players at least, hopefully to the public as well – meaning tomorrow’s game has added significance. For those on the edge, this is …

Canada face off against USA at Twin Elm Park on Saturday, so who better to talk rugby with than Ottawa’s favorite son, Al Charron! The former national captain is now Manager of Player Advancement for Rugby Canada, working closely with the country’s carded athletes as well as helping with alumni …

With barely a month to go before the world’s best rugby players converge on England to take part in the World Cup, it’s time to take a look at how Canada’s pool partners – Ireland, Italy, France, and Romania – are getting on heading into this vital stretch. IRELAND Canada’s …

As Canada move ever closer to their final World Cup selection, we take a closer look at where the squad stands, position by position, and who might be the unlucky four who don’t make the cut when head coach Kieran Crowley trims his squad from 35 to 31 at the …

With the Pacific Nations Cup now behind us, it’s time to turn our full attention to the World Cup, but not before we have a little debrief on the tournament. After endless changes to the format over recent years we finally got something closer a full-on version again, but as …

We are now 50 days out from the World Cup. Ok, technically yesterday was 50 days out, but Canada plays on the second day of the tournament. We’re getting close. Very close. The Pacific Nations Cup is all but over, and the team for England is due to be named …

Don’t blame the referee. It’s petulant and ignores the real problems. Yes, the wild right hand of Elvis Taione was missed, and particular blame has to lie with the assistant on that side of the field, but worse things have happened. As for Liam Underwood’s card, cries of foul are …