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Canadian men’s Head Coach Mark Anscombe has confirmed a 26-man roster to tour the UK next month. Presently a two-match tour, confirmed matches thus far are against Doncaster Knights and Ulster Ravens. Anscombe told Rugby Canada “We’re looking to develop our player depth on this tour. We want to see …

Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man roster ahead of the Rugby Championship roster on August 20. Coming off a telling 3-0 series defeat against England the Australians are stepping-up their preparations by calling-in reinforcements from France. This sees Matt Giteau returning from Toulon to replace Christian Leali’ifano of …

In a repeat of 2015, clubs Mérida RC and Alcatráz RC will meet in the Venezuelan Grand Final. Taking place this coming Sunday, Mérida will host the final. Alcatráz earned their place in the Grand Final by defeating the Nómadas 56-7. Mérida RC had a much tougher match and saw off the Zulianos …

For the third consecutive year Mexico is to compete in the Sudamérica Rugby under 18’s. Despite being a member union of Rugby Americas North the strong relationship with fellow Spanish-speaking unions from Sudamérica Rugby will see Las Serpientes again afforded the opportunity of competing in South American under 18 competition. Following on …

Rugby Americas North (RAN, formerly NACRA) has announced the winners of three annual awards – Spirit, Achievement, and Development – recognizing excellence and embodiment of the sport’s core values. One team and two individuals have been named as recipients. The 2015 Spirit of the Game Award has gone to Simone …

The URU recently signed an agreement with the Municipal E, where the Estadio Charrúa is situated. The agreement will see the sport developed nationwide. With a population of almost 160,000 the Municipal is situated in a privileged metropolitan location. The surroundings are predominantly residential. It is also home to some …

As a result of Zimbabwe’s loss against Uganda on Saturday, Brazil has risen one spot in the World Rankings. Now occupying 35th position Brazil sees itself sitting one additional place above Paraguay who remain unchanged in 39th position. Uganda’s tremendous victory in the African Cup sees the Cranes rising from …

The governing body of Portugal rugby, the Federação Portuguesa de Rugby (FPR) has included on its calendar a home international against Brazil on December 3. The match has been listed as to be confirmed but with Brazil already going to Europe to face Germany it is just a matter of time …

London-based Aviva Premiership club Harlequins are headed for San Francisco. As part of an agreement signed with USA Rugby prior to their friendly played in Philadelphia last August, Harlequins will spend a week training at the San Francisco Golden Gate (SFGG) club from July 30 to August 7 as part …

Before touching down in Rio de Janeiro Fiji will train in Santiago, Chile. The Fiji Times have confirmed the camp in which the Flying Fijians will polish their new set piece moves and defensive arrangements. The Fijian men’s 7’s team enter the Olympic Games as serious contenders for the Gold Medal. …