The rosters for the 2024 November Internationals have all been finalized. They contain a range of players including veterans, established names, recent debutants and uncapped players. This article identifies the Americas players who can make their test debuts in November. CANADA Four Canadian players could make their test debut …
Read More »Romania names initial extended squad for November tests
Romania have named 38 players in an extended training squad ahead of their upcoming test series against Tonga, Canada, and Uruguay. Head Coach David Gérard’s squad is almost entirely domestic-based with only two players included from French clubs. Nearly all have suited up for the Romanian Wolves recently in the …
Read More »Chile Trim Roster for November Internationals
Chile has trimmed down the size of its roster from 32 to 25 players. Pablo Lemoine’s Cóndores will play test matches against Canada and the Netherlands and face Scotland ‘A’ in an uncapped fixture. As was the case at Rugby World Cup 2023, flanker Martín Sigren leads his country. He is …
Read More »Heaton returns to Canada squad for Romania tour
Veteran flanker Matt Heaton has been named in a 32-man Canadian squad for their upcoming trip to Romania. The Maple Leafs will face off against the Oaks in Bucharest on November 16. Los Cóndores of Chile are up first in the same city on November 9. It was Chile who …
Read More »Match Schedule for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
The match schedule has been confirmed for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The USA will compete in the tournament opener against hosts England. The match will take place on Friday, August 22 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Defending World Champions, New Zealand will play their first match …
Read More »Rugby Sevens Cut from Commonwealth Games 2026
Rugby Sevens has been cut from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event was moved from Victoria, Australia to Glasgow, Scotland. The change follows the Australian state complaining about rising costs and subsequently pulling out of hosting. Glasgow stepped up but has done so by axing Rugby Sevens among other sports. …
Read More »A Flurry of Argentine Tries in Europe’s Elite
Argentine players stood up to be noticed this weekend in Europe’s elite. Ahead of the naming of Los Pumas’ roster for November, a flurry of Argentine tries were scored in the Top 14, English Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Tries were scored by contemporary Pumas, former Pumas and uncapped …
Read More »Americas Teams USA, Canada and Brazil in different World Cup 2025 Pools
Three countries from the Americas will compete at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The USA, Canada and Brazil are three of the sixteen competitors. The teams are divided into four pools of four. The Americas teams have all been drawn in different pools. The draw was structured …
Read More »Three re-sign, three retire from Chicago Hounds
Chicago have confirmed the re-signings Luke White, Bryce Campbell, and Noah Brown for the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The first renewals follow confirmation of three retirements. Ben Landry, Nick McCarthy, and Dave Kearney have all opted to call time on their rugby careers. White, a regular starter at the …
Read More »Seattle adds Eagles lock Siaosi Mahoni to list of recruits
Seattle have added USA international lock Siaosi Mahoni to their roster for the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old heads to the Pacific Northwest from the Houston SaberCats, where he has spent the past three years. Mahoni’s 2024 campaign was almost completely wiped out by injury but he is …
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