Canada

Canada’s final run-in to the Rugby World Cup begins on Saturday when they host Champions Cup finalists Leinster at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. After a winless Pacific Nations Cup campaign, there is precious little time for coach Kingsley Jones to mold his team ahead of the all-important opening match …

Austin Elite are staying in Round Rock, but not at Dell Diamond. The team will play their home games during the 2020 Major League Rugby season at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Paul Santinelli is currently being employed as a consultant with AER and confirmed the change on the newest edition …

The NOLA Gold have captured another returning player on a long-term deal. Former Samoa lock Kane Thompson has extended his stay in the Big Easy with a new three-year deal that carries him through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 37-year-old is the 13-the confirmed re-signing for NOLA. It …

Australian internationals Scott Fardy and Joe Tomane headline a 27-strong Leinster traveling party that will take on Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday. The 2019 Champions Cup finalists are absent 17 senior players on Ireland duty but still feature an array of talent. Front rowers James Tracy …

Canada have unveiled their home and away jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the traditional red worn by Canada in international competition. It comes with a white v-neck color as well as white markings on the side and at the base of the sleeves. Completing it …

This time the Seattle Seawolves won’t have to worry about visa problems. The two-time defending Major League Rugby Champions have hired former Namibia prop Kees Lensing as Head Coach for the 2020 season. He makes the switch from east coast to west having acted as Forwards Coach for Rugby United …

Old Glory DC have confirmed the signature of Josh Brown for their inaugural Major League Rugby season in 2020. It comes as no surprise, with Brown captaining the side during their spring exhibition campaign. The 31-year-old Maryland native was the first player officially signed by the expansion side in March. …

The San Diego Legion have plundered another big name from Austin Elite. Outstanding lock Ben Mitchell has traded Texas for California, joining Eagles hooker Peter Malcolm at Torero Stadium for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. It’s a major blow for Austin fans, who have now seen their three most …

Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected an expanded 42-man long list for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The list includes all 31 players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup, eight from the original extended training squad, plus three additions not among the 43 named in June. Taylor Paris has …

20 competitors are to compete at the 2019 Barbados World Sevens. This year’s event will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on December 13-14. Kensington Oval is no stranger to top class sport. It hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup Final between Australia, and Sri Lanka. Overall in the …