Canada

Listless Canada overpowered by Brazil

Brazil have beaten Canada for a second time in their history, and this time there was no last-gasp effort required. The final score at the Estádio Martins Pereira was 18-10 in favor of the home side as the Canadians failed to score a single point in a woeful second half performance. …

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Season Over for van der Merwe

The season is over for DTH van der Merwe. The Canadian speedster has undergone shoulder surgery and will play no further part in the Glasgow Warriors’ 2018-2019 campaigns in either the Pro 14 or the European Champions Cup. Following the successful surgery van der Merwe has begun rehabilitation and will …

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ARC Preview – Brazil vs Canada

Two sides looking to rebound from defeat will collide in the second round of the Americas Rugby Championship on Saturday. Canada arrives in São José dos Campos looking to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Uruguay while Brazil are hoping for the same after being routed by the Argentina …

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RFU Championship – Week 14 Preview

The Championship returns after a week’s break with one game on Friday evening and five on Saturday. With a number of players off on international duty there are only five Americas players in action this week, three Canadians and two Argentines. Shane O’Leary will be watching Canada’s ARC contest against …

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Matt Evans extends stay at Cornish Pirates

Matt Evans will be staying at Cornish Pirates for at least one more season. The Canadian international has signed a new deal with the RFU Championship club that extends the winger’s stay in Penzance through the end of the 2019-2020 season. Now 31, Evans joined the Pirates in 2011 and …

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MLR Preview – Austin Elite vs Toronto Arrows

The Toronto Arrows return to Major League Rugby on Friday evening when they travel to the great state of Texas to take on Austin Elite at Dell Diamond. Under normal circumstances the expansion side might have been favored but with four more internationals off on Canada duty and another unavailable, the …

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Pro D2 – Week 20 Preview

The Pro D2 resumes today. In the latest round of the French second division matches are to be played on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. With the regular season having 30 regular rounds Week 20 marks the conclusion of two-thirds of league matches in the 2018-2019 campaign. Opening Week 20 will …

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Free Jacks confirm eight Exhibition Fixtures

The New England Free Jacks won’t be taking part in the Major League Rugby regular season until 2020 but in the meantime they have put together an impressive list of exhibition matches beginning this weekend. Boston’s expansion franchise has confirmed eight fixtures against a mix of domestic and overseas sides. …

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