Canada scored a one-sided 66-7 victory over South Africa in Madrid on Saturday. Seven different players scored tries for the Maple Leafs, including a hat-trick from Fancy Bermudez on debut. The Springbok Women were forced to play most of the match with only 14 on the field after flanker Catha …
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Canada’s first action since finishing fourth at the World Cup last year will be a neutral-venue clash against South Africa in Madrid. It’s part of a four-team mini-tourney organized by Spain, with Saturday’s match effectively a warm-up for next week’s Pacific Four opener against the USA. This is the fourth …
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Kévin Rouet has named 30 players in his Canada squad for two upcoming tests in Spain. The team will play against South Africa on Saturday, March 25 before facing the USA a week later. Both take place in Madrid, with the second doubling as the first match of the Pacific …
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Spain are in advanced talks to host a four-team international women’s tournament featuring Canada, South Africa, and the USA. The competition is set to be played during the Women’s Six Nations window in late March and early April. Current Spain under-20 coach and former Leonas captain Aroa González confirmed the …
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South Africa is to host back-to-back u20 World Championships in 2023 and 2024. World Rugby confirmed the decision in an announcement that also included pools for the 2023 tournament. The Americas’ giant, Argentina, join South Africa, Italy and Georgia in Pool C of the 2023 u20 World Championship. South Africa …
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Justin Basson will be playing for Rugby ATL this season after all. The 28-year-old lock had initially departed the side to join the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. After five appearances, however, he has now returned to Atlanta for a second Major League Rugby campaign. Last season saw Basson …
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The 2023 Six Nations sees changes in player eligibility to that from prior years. World Rugby’s eligibility law changes entitle eligible players to represent a second country following a three-year stand-down period from their last binding representative appearance for their first country. The change of nationality saw a variety of players …
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The Houston SaberCats have unveiled a streamlined squad of 33 senior players for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It sees a significant amount of continuity from this past year but there are also some significant new additions in the pack and out wide. Both of last season’s first choice …
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NOLA Gold have promoted three players from their academy to the senior squad for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Loosehead props Sam Klimkowski and Garrald McDowell are joined by winger Anelisa ‘Ani’ Mteto. The trio suited up for the Gold Academy in the American Rugby Premiership. Klimkowski was a …
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The Chicago Hounds have acquired loose forward Michael de Waal from the Jackals in exchange for salary cap considerations. Dallas drafted his rights from the Austin Gilgronis during the Dispersal Draft. The 27-year-old returns to the Midwest, having previously lined up for Lindenwood University. Originally from South Africa, de Waal …
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