The fate of Canada and Uruguay on the World Sevens Series will be decided on Sunday in London. Both teams finished the opening day of their Relegation Playoff with one win and one defeat. Their status as a core team on next year’s circuit depends on victory on Day Two. …
Read More »No Spanish Speakers or Americas Referees for Rugby World Cup 2023
The sport’s governing body, World Rugby has appointed a panel of twelve referees for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this year. In a bold statement World Rugby is labeling the panel as Everyone’s team. The referees are not from all corners of the world nor are they from twelve …
Read More »Ruben de Haas signs for Cheetahs, MLR stop first
Ruben de Haas is heading back to South Africa. The US Eagles scrumhalf will depart English Premiership side Saracens after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs beginning in July of this year. He will first return stateside for a short-term deal in Major League Rugby. It’s the second stint …
Read More »Houston signs English academy duo Abgongbon and Ojo
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …
Read More »Two More Interested in Hosting Rugby World Cup 2035
Before three other Men’s Rugby World Cup tournaments take place there is confirmed interest in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. The first to state the intention to bid was England. Two more countries are officially now interested in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. England hosted matches at Rugby World Cups …
Read More »Peter Nelson and Shay Kerry join Arrows from France
The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …
Read More »Mackenzie Carson to switch from Canada to England
Mackenzie Carson will soon be a dual-international. The 24-year-old front rower from Abbotsford, BC, will trade the Maple Leafs for the Red Roses when she starts for England against Scotland on Saturday. She makes the switch using the Union Transfer regulation, qualifying through her English mother. A standout for UBC …
Read More »Kingsley Jones to help Eddie Jones coach Barbarians
Canada’s Senior Men’s Head Coach Kingsley Jones will act as an Assistant Coach for the Barbarians in their Killik Cup match against a World XV. The invitational side will be led by Eddie Jones, with the match to take place at Twickenham in London on May 28. It’s not the …
Read More »Foreign-Born / Produced / Trained Players in 2023 Six Nations
The 2023 Six Nations sees changes in player eligibility to that from prior years. World Rugby’s eligibility law changes entitle eligible players to represent a second country following a three-year stand-down period from their last binding representative appearance for their first country. The change of nationality saw a variety of players …
Read More »Three more Eagles land in Premier 15s
Darlington Mowden Park have confirmed the addition of three further USA internationals for the remainder of the Premier 15s season. Kathryn Treder, Rachel Ehrecke, and Meya Bizer follow Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury to the Northern England club. Treder, a hooker, has won 9 caps for the Eagles after making …
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