Japan head coach Eddie Jones has selected a 39-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, with 37 set to take part in the Pacific Nations Cup. Dynamic no8 Amanaki Mafi and classy midfielder Male Sa’u will miss the PNC due to injury, but are expected to return in time for …

Manu Samoa have sprung a surprise by including Toulouse prop Census Johnston in their list of 27 players to prepare for the All Blacks test on July 8. The fan favorite had announced his international retirement in April amidst a stir of concern about the availability of Pacific Nations players …

The New Zealand Maori squad to face Fiji in Suva as a prelude to the Pacific Nations Cup has been named, with Chiefs centre Charlie Ngatai once again captain. The group includes 14 players who toured Japan in November, and three members of the New Zealand u20 team that emerged …

Uruguay’s return to the Rugby World Cup in 2015 ends a twelve year absence. Getting to the World Cup required intercontinental matches firstly against the USA and secondly against Hong Kong before reaching the final against Russia. The home and away series between Uruguay and Russia was, at the time, between …

The Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (Brazilian Rugby Confederation- CBRu), in combination with the High Performance Sporting Nucelus (NAR) and São Paulo City Hall’s Secretary of Sports, Leasure and Recreation (SEME) are to this Wednesday launch, July 1 a social rugby project focused on members of the youth aged above 15. The objective is …

Tiger Rugby made the trip south to Cancun, Mexico this past weekend to play in the Cancun Sevens. Played at the El Rey Polo Country Club, the Cancun Sevens has been in existence since 2008. The tournament brings in sides from all over the world to compete in a weekend …

Argentina’s first ever professional team continues to take shape with leading second-rower Tomás Lavanini having been the latest player to sign. The 22 year old joins the Argentine Super Rugby franchise from Racing 92 whom he started for in the Top 14 play-offs. Lavanini joins Matías Alemanno, Guido Petti and Juan …

Known as Impact Beyond the project run by the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby or Brazilian Rugby Confederation in English – the CBRu intends to act on the 2016 Olympic Games by taking the opportunity to spread the sport of rugby in state schools throughout the city. Central to Impact Beyond is that …

Head coach Milton Haig has named a 41-man training squad for the final stage of Georgia’s preparation for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. In addition to local based players, Haig has selected players contracted to clubs in England, France and Russia. A large section of the squad participated in the …

The Prairie Wolf Pack put on a 60 minute clinic for their fans as they crushed the BC Bears to the tune of 57-7 at Calgary Rugby Park on Sunday. Outside of a five minute period to start the second half, the Bears came off second best in nearly every …

The Ontario Blues scored a comprehensive 44-22 victory over the Atlantic Rock in the first match of the Canadian Rugby Championship on Sunday. The defending champions pulverised the Atlantic scrum and dominated the contact area, both areas that the Rock normally pride themselves on. Alistair Clark’s try barely 80 seconds …

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 …

The teams have been announced for Day 1 of the CRC, with this round effectively a semi-final and the winners facing off on Day 2 for the MacTier Cup. All games are being played at the Calgary Rugby Park, and will be streamed live at the link below:   http://livestream.com/rugbycanadaofficial   …

The Canadian Rugby Championship kicks off on Sunday in an abbreviated fashion, with four regional sides competing in only two knock-out games due to the upcoming World Cup preparations. For fringe players hoping to make that squad, this is their last chance to impress, with head coach Kieran Crowley due …

Canada produced a spirited performance but ultimately fell short by 40-22 against an experienced New Zealand Black Ferns side in the second game of the Women’s Rugby Super Series Day 1. After an colorful rendition of their haka, New Zealand struck first as Charlene Halapua went over on debut to …

Daniel Hourcade’s 36 man training squad for the Rugby Championship is currently flying to Australia and consists of five more players than the total in which all competitors will take will them to England and Wales in September. Of note are the return of Gonzalo Camacho and Juan Figallo in addition to the inclusion of …

England opened the Women’s Rugby Super Series with a comfortable 39-13 victory over an inexperienced but willing USA team at Calgary Rugby Park. A penalty goal from Kimber Rozier gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead shortly after kickoff, but England replied quickly through Emily Scott and piled on 22 unanswered …

Emma Taylor’s journey to international rugby has been long – it’s nearly 5000km from Halifax to Calgary. A quick scan of the squad for the Women’s Rugby Super Series reveals club like Burnaby Lake, Calgary Hornets, and Barbarians from Aurora, Montreal, and Brandon. Then one from HRFC. Hmm. Never seen …

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 …