Russia

Russian coach Alexander Pervukhin has not cast his net far for the World Rugby Nations Cup, with 20 of his 28 players selected from European Continental Shield finalists Enisei STM and Krasny Yar. Five players are set to make their debuts amidst some of Russia’s most celebrated international players. Loose …

There are a total of 28 countries chasing the remaining 8 vacancies at Rugby World Cup 2019. These countries are from all of World Rugby’s designated regions. In the case of the Americas the regions of Rugby Americas North and Sudamérica Rugby are combined for the purposes of Rugby World Cup …

Canada put in a commendable performance at the Langford 7s but couldn’t quite get the prize they so badly wanted, instead settling for Silver as they were beaten by New Zealand in a thrilling Cup Final. The pressure of being the host side appeared to take its toll at the …

A 26-man Argentina XV training roster has been named for the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Argentine ‘A’ side will play matches against Russia, Spain and Emerging Italy. Prior to the Nations Cup, the Argentina XV will play a Sudamérica Rugby Cup match away to Chile. The roster for that fixture …

Canada got off to the best possible start on Day One of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event in Langford on Saturday. The hosts emerged as early favorites heading into Day Two after blowing past Brazil, France, and Russia in quick succession by a combined score of 90-20. Only New …

The men have wrapped up their HSBC Sevens Series for 2016-17 but there are still two stops left on the women’s circuit. This weekend it’s “Canada 7s” Take Two, this time in Langford as the women were only part of the Vancouver tournament in an exhibition capacity. Overall leaders New …

The 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series has come to a close with Scotland taking the spoils after a tense 12-7 win over hosts England in the Cup Final. It was a fitting close to the careers of several of the Scottish team including retiring veterans Mark Robertson and Scott Wight, with …

The final squads have been submitted for the last round of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series to take place at Twickenham this weekend. South Africa can breathe easy having clinched the overall Series title in Paris but there are still some final placings up for grabs, particularly second spot where …

Argentina overcame their disappointing opening day to win all three matches on Day Two of the Paris 7s and come away as Consolation Trophy winners. To do so they had to navigate tricky waters. Captain Gastón Revol save the day in the Trophy Quarter Final with a late try lifting …

The USA will be the only Americas representative in the Cup Quarter Finals after pulling through with two victories in Pool C. Perry Baker once again led the way for the Eagles with six tries on the opening day in Paris, touching down for a brace in all three matches. …