Canada’s list of overseas-based players is looking a bit slim at the moment. As we enter the new season there are less than 20 players on fully professional contracts, a worrying number given the current state of domestic rugby. In the wake of PRO’s demise the landscape is barren in …
Read More »European Pro Season Review: Canada
As the European domestic season begins its final run-in towards Cup titles, promotion, and relegation, it’s time to take a look at how the Canadian contingent has been faring and where each player might be headed next season. In general it’s been a slow season for Canadian players in Europe, …
Read More »Heaton extends stay at Mowden Park
Matt Heaton will stay with Darlington Mowden Park for at least one more season. The Canadian flanker has re-signed with the semi-pro National One outfit for the 2017-18 season after playing a leading role during his first year at the club. Heaton, 24, made the switch to Mowden Park from …
Read More »Canadian Exiles Update – Season Preview
It’s getting harder and harder to keep track of Canadians and Canadian-eligible players overseas with more than 50 abroad over this season and last and more possibly headed in the coming months. The below list is not exhaustive but should account for the majority of those who have represented Canada …
Read More »Pritchard signs with Coventry as player-coach
Record Canadian points scorer James Pritchard is leaving long-time club Bedford Blues to join Coventry for the 2016-17 season. The 36-year-old fullback has been used as an academy coach for the Blues this season but has seen limited on-field action, appearing in only three games with none since November. It …
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