Canada

Rugby Canada have announced a two-year contract extension for national Senior Men’s Head Coach Kingsley Jones. The 54-year-old Welshman has been in the role since 2017 and is also the Director of Men’s Performance Rugby having been promoted just prior to the 2019 World Cup. It’s a decision not without …

The Hounds have locked in their captain for another campaign. Bryce Campbell has re-signed with Chicago with eyes set squarely on a more competitive season than their inaugural run in 2023. Campbell played every game for the Hounds this past season, starting all but two and playing the most minutes …

Tomas Aoake has signed a three-year extension with San Diego, committing to the 2023 Finalists through the 2026 Major League Rugby campaign. The 28-year-old flyer was a staple in the Legion’s lineup this past season and was one of the league’s top try-scorers. Since arriving ahead of the 2022 season …

Another long-rumored arrival in Chicago is now official. Dave Kearney will play for the Hounds in the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old winger arrives from Dublin after spending the past 14 years with European giants Leinster and winning 19 caps for Ireland. Kearney made his senior professional debut …

World Rugby have announced five players who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in Paris, France, on 29 October. Among the five is Pumas great Juan Martín Hernández. Hernández (Argentina) will join Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), and Bryan Habana (South …

Another Namibia international will run out in Major League Rugby next season. Divan Rossouw has put pen to paper with the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old outside back played in three of four World Cup games for the Welwitschias, including starts against Italy and New Zealand. Though born and raised in …

Old Glory have landed another top class finisher ahead of the 2024 season. Former Pumas 7s star Axel Müller has signed on, joining Scotland international Damien Hoyland in a revamped backline that will be spearheaded by returning playmaker Jason Robertson. Müller’s signing is a surprise, given the 29-year-old had previously …

Changes are coming to the peak of the sport of rugby. The World Cup will be expanded to 24 teams for 2027. An official announcement will be made before the end of Rugby World Cup 2023. Writing for The Guardian, Robert Kitson confirmed the expansion. Details of the format are …

Old Glory have snatched up another Scotland international for the 2024 Major League Rugby campaign. Damien Hoyland follows Rob Harley to the nation’s capital, arriving directly from the United Rugby Championship after spending a decade playing professionally with Edinburgh. A wing or fullback, the 29-year-old Hoyland starred with Scotland’s u20 …

Rugby Canada has named their Men’s and Women’s rosters for next month’s Pan Am Games Sevens. The tournament will take place in Santiago, Chile, at the Estadio Municipal de La Pintana on November 3 and 4. Canada’s Women won Gold at Lima in 2019, with the Men earning Silver. For …