Los Pumas are a team that captures the imagination of audiences at Rugby World Cups. From one RWC to the next the South Americans have caught the imagination of neutral supporters at venues as well as millions viewing on TV. For RWC 2019 Argentina is the Americas’ participant with the potential …
Read More »Collegiate All-Americans named for historic Canada match
USA Rugby has confirmed the names of 26 Collegiate All-Americans who are in preparations for the historic match against the Canadian University All-Stars as part of the double-header at Infinity Park on Saturday. It will be the first time the two sides will face off in what will be a …
Read More »England beat USA in u20 Tri-Nations Cup opener
England scored a lopsided 62-0 victory over the USA to open the Women’s u20 Tri-Nations Cup in Loughborough on Saturday. The defending champions scored 10 tries and threw down the gauntlet for their next opponents Canada, who they will meet on Sunday. Phoebe Murray, Lucie Skuse, Carys Cox, and Cara …
Read More »Free Jacks quartet playing for New Zealand clubs
While the New England Free Jacks are getting ready for their inaugural season in Major League Rugby, four of their players have been spending the past few weeks in New Zealand getting valuable experience in premier club competitions. Loose forward Owen Hundt has just completed a six-week stay with the …
Read More »Bastareaud signs short-term deal with Lyon
Mathieu Bastareaud’s eventful summer continues. After a surprise move to Rugby United New York for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, the former France captain was then dropped from the World Cup squad and subsequently announced his retirement from international rugby. Toulon released him entirely from his contract and Bastareaud …
Read More »Faka’osi Pifeleti re-signs with San Diego
The San Diego Legion have announced the re-signing of loosehead prop Faka’osi Pifeleti for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the second extension of the off-season for San Diego following flanker Psalm Wooching, with new arrivals in second row Dominic Day and loose forward Steffon Armitage. The length …
Read More »u20 Tri-Nations Cup kicks off in England
The Women’s u20 Tri-Nations Cup will be hosted by England at Loughborough University beginning on Saturday when the defending champions take on the USA. Three matches will be played over eight days with Canada also contesting the round-robin competition that took place in Nova Scotia last year. A number of …
Read More »Nigel Owens to referee World Cup opener
Nigel Owens will take charge of the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019 when Japan plays Russia in Tokyo. The 48-year-old Welshman refereed the 2015 World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia. This will be his fourth World Cup tournament, following which Owens has stated he will retire …
Read More »Kyle Baillie signs 3-year extension with NOLA
NOLA’s contract renewal spree continues with the signing of Canadian international Kyle Baillie to a three-year extension that will see him wearing Gold through the end of the 2022 Major League Rugby Season. The 28-year-old follows Tristan Blewett, Eric Howard, and Nikola Bursic in recent long-term signings. Baillie made a …
Read More »Canada cuts squad to 31 for Pacific Nations Cup
Canada are one step closer to confirming their World Cup squad after announcing a traveling group of 31 for the Pacific Nations Cup. A dozen players are now on the outside looking in, though Head Coach Kingsley Jones says there is still time to make changes. “The PNC’s are a …
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