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Chicago rugby club Lincoln Park has begun an eight day visit to Costa Rica. The trip is to involve two friendly matches – firstly against San José, on July 27 at Liceo Franco Costarricense. On July 04 Lincoln Park will compete in a triangular-day-competition against veteran Costa Rican teams. According to Lucas Withington from Sport …

South African Head Coach Heyneke Meyer has named a 36 man squad for the Rugby Championship.  The Preliminary Squad features a total of 49 players of whom 8 are uncapped. The majority of selected players play their rugby for South African Super Rugby franchises. There are, however, places for players …

Uruguay’s return to the Rugby World Cup is now less than three months away. When Uruguay face Wales in Cardiff it will bring to an end a twelve year wait. Not a lot is expected from the South Americans due in large part to the group being arguably the toughest in …

Following up on Romania’s dominant performance at the Nations Cup, head coach Lynn Howells has named 36 players in his World Cup training squad. Included are three uncapped players – South African second row Johannes van Heerden, Dinamo scrumhalf Tudorel Bratu, and New Zealand-born midfielder Paula Kinikinilau. Also included are …

Less than three months out from the Rugby World Cup Namibia has a new Head Coach. The resigning Danie Vermeulen has been replaced by the Namibian Rugby Union’s Technical Advisor, Phil Davies. Vermeulen had been in charge since 2012. His departure leaves the lowest ranked participant in a grave state ahead of …

The English National team is set to visit Colorado to train in their preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The side, which should challenge for the World Cup title, will be in Glendale, Colorado for two weeks starting on July 13th for training. With an altitude of 5280 feet …

The recent NACRA Sevens Championship was a success on the field, but the aftershock sent waves of hope across the area. Hosted at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, the 10,000 seat venue served as an excellent fit for the tournament and more importantly… rugby. The Carolinas have …

Joe Schmidt has named 45 players as part of Ireland’s extended training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Included are 12 British & Irish Lions tourists and 18 of the group that participated in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Leinster are the most represented province in the team, contributing 22 …

A Bermuda Selects side made the trip to the USA this past weekend taking part in the Monmouth 7s in New Jersey. The Selects faced some solid opposition throughout the day and finished strong in taking home the Bowl. The side finished the day with a 3-2 record and some good …

18 year old Chilean Pedro Bezanilla has been playing his rugby in New Zealand since 2012. He made the move across the Pacific Ocean following advice from former All Black Paul Henderson who spotted him while working in the country as a coaching adviser. Upon his arrival Bezanilla quickly established himself at Southland …