Tag Archives: June Internationals

Beukeboom and Evans re-sign with Pirates

Canadian internationals Brett Beukeboom and Matt Evans have signed new deals to stay at Cornish Pirates. While the length of the contracts have not been disclosed, their previous deals were for two years. Pirates are currently in sixth spot in the Greene King IPA Championship with one game remaining, but …

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Fry signs Vannes extension

Eric Fry will be staying with RC Vannes next season after signing a one-year contract extension. The 29-year-old has been a regular in the front row since joining the French Pro D2 club from Fédérale 1 side St. Nazaire in October. Vannes have enjoyed a respectable season after earning promotion …

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Isa to Play for Barbarians

Facundo Isa is to play for the Barbarians.The Argentine No 8 is one of six players named by Vern Cotter for a match against England on May 28. Isa made the move to France earlier this year. He did so by walking away from a contract with the UAR. He …

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Anscombe speaks on Canada’s problems

Canada head honcho Mark Anscombe gave an honest assessment of the state of Canada’s men’s XVs program at the Annual General Meeting held in Toronto this past weekend. In his 30-minute presentation he made a number of observations and identified several issues that are currently hampering performance at the international …

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Venues set for World Cup Qualifiers

Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field has been confirmed as the venue for the Canadian leg of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series against the USA on June 24. The home of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened in September 2014 on the same site as the historic Ivor Wynne Stadium, demolished …

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Adidas partner with USA Rugby

USA Rugby has announced a multi-year partnership with world-renowned sports apparel company Adidas. The deal will see Adidas provide training and competition kit for all USA representatives sides, both in XVs and 7s. Age grade and Collegiate All-American sides are also included in the deal. The exact length of the …

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Cam Pierce takes Time Out

Canadian second row Cameron Pierce has announced on Social Media that he is taking an extended break from the game due to the continuing effects of concussion. The 25-year-old, who has won three test caps, sustained a serious blow to the head early in the season and then suffered a …

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Eagles confirm Georgia test venue

The Eagles will play the Lelos in Georgia on June 17. Georgia the state, that is. Georgia, the country, will take on the USA at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Kennesaw State University campus, located 25 miles north of Atlanta. Kickoff time is to be determined. It will be the …

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