Rugby Canada’s new Centralized Athlete Program is now at its intended full compliment of 20. Originally revealed as 19 players, the newest addition to the roster is 19-year-old Sussex, New Brunswick, native Cole Keith. The young prop was invited to join the training group after impressing in the recent James …

A number of Pumas may play for the French Barbarians this November. The French Barbarians will play host to Australia on November 21 at the Stade Chaban Delmas in Bordeaux. The soon to be confirmed international is to fall in between Australia’s November Internationals against France and Ireland. It is …

Djustice Sears-Duru is set to make his Guinness Pro 12 debut for Glasgow Warriors on Friday evening. The Canadian prop has been named as a reserve for the match against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade. Glasgow currently sit just one spot ahead of the Dragons on the Pro …

The Cook Islands are to play historic test matches in Brazil and Mexico in June 2017. The tour represents a significant breakthrough for all three countries. The Cook Islands will play one test match against each country, doing so in the Americas. The Pacific Islanders will also have two home test …

TJ Perenara will start for New Zealand against Argentina in Saturday’s Rugby Championship match in Buenos Aires. The Hurricanes halfback replaces Aaron Smith in the run-on side, one of four changes made by coach Steve Hansen from the team that comfortably defeated the Springboks at AMI Stadium on September 17. …

David Tameilau will not be joining Newcastle Falcons after all. The Aviva Premiership club has cancelled a contract that would have seen the US Eagles no8 join the team at the conclusion of his PRO Rugby obligations with the San Francisco Rush. Rumors began circulating in August that Tameilau had …

It was a full slate of club action in the north and south, but finding Americas standouts this week was somewhat tricky. There were a few obvious picks and others just sliding in. Shall we chalk it up to an off-week? Hopefully more will get an opportunity this weekend and …

In a stunning move the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has terminated its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023. The decision was taken by the FIR and the Promoting Committee following consultation with the Italian Government and the Italian Olympic Committee. “Our candidature has always been strictly connected to the …

Mexico Head Coach Ruben Duque has named his 23 players for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup qualifier. Mexico will play at home to Guyana in what is also to be the Rugby Americas North Final. On the line is a chance at keeping the dream alive. Either Mexico or Guyana will …

Argentina’s push to host a World Cup take on a new meaning as World Rugby officials gather in Buenos Aires this weekend. The Union Argentina de Rugby (UAR) is to host a series of meetings with key World Rugby committee members. Present are to be World Rugby’s Executive, Rugby, Regional …