Two of North America’s leading coaches have been awarded internships by World Rugby for the lead-in to Rugby World Cup 2021. The USA’s Kate Daley and Canada’s Maria Gallo will be fully integrated into preparations for the flagship tournament in New Zealand. Both coaches have already served as assistants for …
Read More »Women’s Eagles named for Extended Training Camp
USA Rugby has named 36 players to take part in an unprecedented eight-week Women’s Eagles camp beginning this weekend. Invited players will be subjected to a daily training environment led by Head Coach Rob Cain and staff, with the camp taking place at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. For those …
Read More »Eagles trio signs for Exeter Chiefs
Three Eagles are set to fly in the United Kingdom with Exeter Chiefs. Current USA captain and flanker Kate Zackary will make the move from San Diego, with flyhalf Gabby Cantorna and winger Jennine Duncan also ready to test themselves in the Premier 15s. Zackary, 31, has represented the USA …
Read More »Bui Baravilala retires from international rugby
Women’s Eagles veteran Bui Baravilala is stepping away from the spotlight at the age of 29 after a decade of representing the USA on the international stage. The Honolulu native first suited up for the national u20 side in 2010 and would go on to achieve senior honors in both …
Read More »Courtney Holtkamp signs for Loughborough Lightning
The Loughborough Lightning have confirmed the signing of Canadian international Courtney Holtkamp for the 2020-21 Premier 15s campaign. She arrives from the Red Deer Titans, having also turned out for the University of Alberta Pandas. Holtkamp, 21, is one of Canada’s brightest young talents. The powerful ball carrier has most …
Read More »Rugby Québec sends top players to French clubs
Rugby Québec has sent 19 of its best players to French clubs for the 2020-21 season. Most will compete in the country’s top division, the Élite 1 Feminine, the others in Élite 2. The Élite 1 is comprised of the top 12 teams in France, with the next 10 in …
Read More »RWC Selection Process Confirmed Until 2031
World Rugby has confirmed the Rugby World Cup selection process until RWC 2031. The announced outlines the procedures for determining the hosts of the men’s 2027 and 2031 in addition to the women’s 2025 and 2029 tournaments. There are to be the following three phases: 1. Dialogue Phase, 2. Candidate …
Read More »WPL suspends season, Glendale drops Women’s teams
The Women’s Premier League has been hit with a double-whammy in the space of days. Following suit with other sporting competitions around the USA, the league has suspended the start of the 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Originally slated to begin on August 29, it’s now unclear …
Read More »Olympics re-booked for July 2021
The new dates for the postponed Olympic Games have been set. Tokyo will host the event almost exactly one year later than originally planned. Originally set to run from July 24 to August 9 of this year, the new opening is set for July 23, 2021 with the closing ceremony …
Read More »RWC 2021 Qualifier: Kenya vs Colombia Postponed
International competition continues to grind to a halt as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has impacted rugby the world over, with the latest case being next month’s RWC 2021 qualifier. The Kenya vs Colombia elimination match was set to take place in Nairobi on April 18, but it has now …
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