Canada

Mozac Samson will start against Russia in the only change to the side that suffered a narrow defeat to Japan in Vancouver this past weekend. The Fijian-born centre replaces Brock Staller to form a home-town midfield alongside Wolf Pack teammate Nick Blevins as Canada host the Bears at Calgary Rugby …

Canadian lock Paul Ciulini will join Perpignan this fall. The 20-year-old from the Aurora Barbarians won his 5th cap as a reserve against Japan after making his debut in the Americas Rugby Championship. He is a graduate of both the Ontario Blues and Canada u20 programs. Ciulini joins the French …

Canada will send 23 players as part of a Maple Leafs development squad to take on the USA All-Americans in July. The two sides will play two matches, on July 5 and 9, in conjunction with the Women’s Rugby Super Series taking place in Salt Lake City. Included are seven …

Hubert Buydens has been ruled out of Canada’s June test series and the remainder of the PRO Rugby season with an ACL injury. The loosehead prop suffered the blow late in the match against the Ohio Aviators while in action for the San Diego Breakers 10 days ago. He attempted …

A squad of 26 players has been selected by Francois Ratier to compete in the Women’s Rugby Super Series, to be held in Salt Lake City from July 1-9. Canada will face off against England, France, and hosts USA over the course of the eight days as the begin to …

Canada got their three-match home June Internationals series underway this past weekend by playing host to Asia’s top rugby nation, Japan. Played at BC Place in Vancouver the teams put on an enthralling contest with both having the opportunity of coming out on top. The fixture was the only match …

England Counties have departed Canada with three wins out of three, and all in convincing fashion. The final tally reads a sobering 181 points for, 10 against. It makes for dreadful reading considering these were supposed to be the best regional sides from the Canadian Rugby Championship, but in truth they were …

International rugby is back in full force with the June tours, Nations Cup, and World Rugby u20 Championship all proving eventful over the past week. There were still a few domestic players to watch in the PRO match in Ohio and the Top 14 knockouts, but most eyes were on …

Canadian product Robert Barbieri has been named to start for Italy vs the USA on Saturday. The Toronto-born back-rower is the only change to the side that started against Argentina in Santa Fé this past weekend. Italian Head Coach Conor O’Shea will be looking for the opening win over his tenure. …

Ciaran Hearn has been recalled by Liam Middleton to take part in the all-important Olympic Repechage Qualifier taking place in Monaco on Saturday. The tournament is the last chance to earn a spot at Rio 2016, with only the winner offered an invitation. Hearn returns to the lineup having missed …