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12 Canadian Targets for MLR 2020

Major League Rugby is now in its second off-season, and this one has a very different feel to the first a year ago. Big name signings Mathieu Bastareaud, Adam Thomson, and Steffon Armitage have already hit the press and more international talent will be unveiled over the next couple months. …

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Boris Stankovich to coach Canadian scrum

Leicester Tigers scrum coach and former prop Boris Stankovich has been recruited to help the Canadian set piece for the Pacific Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup. The New Zealander takes over the role previously occupied by former Italian international Massimo Cuttitta, who worked with the side during the World …

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England come from behind to beat France

England recovered from an 18-5 halftime deficit to defeat France by a final score of 20-18 in the fourth round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego on Wednesday. Two tries and a penalty goal from Emily Scarratt saved the Red Roses as they held Les Bleues scoreless …

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San Diego sign Top 14 star Steffon Armitage

The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of former England flanker Steffon Armitage for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He joins from Top 14 club Pau, where he has been a consistent presence for the past three seasons after spending five years with Toulon. It’s with the latter …

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Super Series Preview – England vs France

A Six Nations clash will kick off the fourth round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series as England take on France at Chula Vista. Remarkably, both sides are coming off a win as Les Bleues upset New Zealand while England narrowly escaped defeat against Canada. Despite the famous victory there …

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England come from behind to beat Canada

A late try from England snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as they edged Canada 19-17 at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Chula Vista on Saturday. With a 5-0 lead at halftime, the Canadians were in front much of the match and came oh-so-close to beating the World …

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RWC 2019 – The Competitors – USA

There is arguably no country that interests World Rugby more than that of the USA. Terminology such as the speeding giant is commonly used to categorize and glorify the Eagles. Unlike prior World Cup tournaments, RWC 2019 will see the USA having a team of professional players. This revolution has …

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