Canada

Rugby World Cup in Americas: Canada

The Americas is the only World Rugby region yet to host a RWC. This could change over the coming decade as bids for RWCs 2027 and 2031 may include countries from the Americas. Whether it is the towering mountains, massive lakes or the territory itself, Canada qualifies as large. The …

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Luke White to lead the Colorado Raptors in 2020

Luke White is the new captain of the Colorado Raptors. The announcement came from the renamed franchise on Monday afternoon. He succeeds recently retired Eagles scrumhalf Shaun Davies, who led the team under the Glendale moniker in the first two Major League Rugby campaigns. Originally from Sydney, Australia, White is …

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Dwayne Polataivao named captain of Utah Warriors

Utah Warriors coach Chris Latham has named new signing Dwayne Polataivao as his captain for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old Samoan international becomes the third captain of the Salt Lake City-based club in MLR following Paul Lasike in 2018 and Tim O’Malley in 2019. The choice is …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA Men’s Eagles Sevens Fiji were crowned champions in Sydney but it was a much-improved showing from the Eagles, who would …

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Two Canadians make Sydney Women’s Dream Team

For a second straight tournament Canada’s Women’s team has had two players nominated for the official HSBC Dream Team. Sydney’s selects are different to that of Hamilton. After seeing Britt Benn and Kayla Moleschi honored last weekend, Karen Paquin and Kaili Lukan make the latest selection. Veteran forward Paquin earns …

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