Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

The Toronto Arrows will have a new face on their roster for Thursday’s re-scheduled match against Austin Elite. Canadian international Luke Campbell has arrived from James Bay in the BC Premier League to boost the loose forward stocks for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Campbell, 27, won …

As two-time Rugby World Cup Champions, South Africa are among the giants of rugby both past and present. The Springboks have the means of defeating all opposition and are one of the few teams to have the longevity to get through the marathon that is a World Cup tournament. Unable …

World Rugby has announced a panel of 23 referees for RWC 2019. Of them one is from the Americas though he is to act as an assistant official, meaning he will be a sideline referee rather than take control of a match from the middle. The leading official from the …

RWC 1991 was the second ever Rugby World Cup. It was vastly different to the inaugural event which had been hosted by Australia, and New Zealand in 1987. The second edition saw England, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales all hosting with the England hosting the tournament opener and final. As …

Shane O’Leary will stay with Nottingham for the 2019-2020 RFU Championship season after signing a new one year deal. It’s particularly welcome news for the club who have been on an ambitious recruitment drive in recent weeks. The Canadian international was an essential figure in the Nottingham side this past …

In many past World Cups, France has been a great enigma. The elimination of New Zealand at the hands of Les Bleus in RWCs 1999, and 2007 continue as main features on the highlight reel of World Rugby videos promoting the sport. Among other things that prior World Cups demonstrate …

Rugby Canada’s annual Awards Banquet took place in downtown Victoria over the weekend. Honored at the event were 13 award winners for the 2018 season, four Hall of Fame inductees, and three special award winners. Taking home Coach of the Year honors were Kailyn Jones of the Oakville Crusaders and …

The Southern Japanese city of Kumamoto is ready and excited for Rugby World Cup 2019. Located on the southern island of Kyushu it joins Fukuoka, and Oita in being a host city for this year’s showpiece sporting event. Kumamoto has been allocated two Rugby World Cup pool matches. They are …

Rugby United New York have completed the signing of French giant outside center Mathieu Bastareaud. The 30-year-old was linked to a move from Toulon to Major League Rugby (MLR) two weeks ago and now it is official. The 120kg (265lbs) Frenchman confirmed he will be joining New York for the …

It was a slow day at the office for Shane O’Leary on Saturday as Nottingham were beaten 38-13 by Bedford. The Canadian international kicked only three points but it won’t be his total on the day that will be remembered this season. O’Leary finished the campaign with 186 points, easily …