Canadian hearts were broken by Japan in Bordeaux during Rugby World Cup 2007. The Asians completed a last-gasp comeback to snatch a 12-12 draw after Canada appeared to have secured victory. Japan led the low-scoring match 5-0 at half time through a try by Kosuke Endo before Canada struck back …
Read More »World Rugby Review Canada vs Japan from 2011
In this week’s edition of World Rugby Nail-biting matches takes a look back to the Rugby World Cup 2011 pool match between Canada and Japan. Played in the city of Napier the Pacific Nations Cup rivals competed to a 23-23 draw. The enthralling encounter featured five tries with DTH van …
Read More »2015 Pacific Nations Cup Preview
The Pacific Nations Cup returns for its 10th season, featuring six Tier 2 sides in four rounds of action over the space of just 16 days. Included are two triple-headers, one at BMO Field in Toronto on July 29, and the finals at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on August 3. …
Read More »Tierney set for French adventure
One of Canada’s top front row prospects is heading to France. Matt Tierney, the starting tighthead prop for the national u20 side that recently finished second at the Junior World Trophy in Portugal, has signed a one year academy contract with Pau. “While I was in Portugal I got a …
Read More »Toronto sets Gold Standard
It’s hard to overestimate how significant Sunday was in sunny Toronto. On the field and off, it was as good a day as this country has seen in the sport. Two gold medals, a stadium full of people, and an immense amount of exposure that will do no end of …
Read More »Pan Am Games: Canada Sweeps Gold
The lack of drama on Day 1 of the Pan Am Games was more than made up for as Day 2 rolled out more than a few thrillers that entertained a very good sized crowd in Toronto. In the end, it was the home sides that took home Gold as …
Read More »Pan Am Games: Day 1 Wrapup
Day 1 from the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto is in the books. Here’s a recap of all of the matches and how the teams stand as they head into Day 2 and the Medal Rounds. Men’s Division After Day 1 of the Men’s competition the quarterfinals are set. …
Read More »The Straight Feed – Canada’s PNC Selections
Canada released their Pacific Nations Cup training roster late this week without much fanfare. That in itself is no real surprise, it’s been their modus operandi for years, certainly throughout Kieran Crowley’s tenure. It did seem a little odd, however, that it was delayed for so long following the CRC, …
Read More »Rugby Canada signs deal with Guinness
Rugby Canada has inked a multi-year partnership with Irish beer brand Guinness. Announced earlier this week, the initial agreement is a three-year deal that will restore a connection last seen nearly a decade ago, when Guinness released a limited edition series of Rugby Canada-branded beer labels and various other beer-related …
Read More »Pan Am Games Preview
Tomorrow morning in Toronto, 14 teams, Men and Women, begin their quest to bring home medals from the 2015 Pan Am Games. For the Women’s teams, this year’s Games mark the first time that Women’s Rugby has been offered at the quadrennial Olympic-style event. Men’s Rugby was played at the 2011 …
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