Monthly Archives: August 2015

Eagles Named to Face Canada

The USA have named their side to face off against Canada this weekend at Twin Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Eagles are coming off a thrilling victory over Canada at the recent Pacific Nations Cup final. The victory was the USA’s second in a row over their …

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USA WJAA Defeat Canada U20s

The USA Women’s Junior All-Americans defeated Canada Women U20s yesterday in the first of a two-match series between the two age-grade sides. Played on the campus of Central Washington University, the home side took an early lead, withstood a Canadian comeback, and pulled away down the stretch. The USA WJAA’s …

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Hands On! with Al Charron

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Canada face off against USA at Twin Elm Park on Saturday, so who better to talk rugby with than Ottawa’s favorite son, Al Charron! The former national captain is now Manager of Player Advancement for Rugby Canada, working closely with the country’s carded athletes as well as helping with alumni …

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World Rugby to Revise Draw for Future World Cups

The global governing body of the sport of rugby, World Rugby has come out and admitted the error of determining the Pools for Rugby World Cups three years before the tournaments are played. The groups for the upcoming tournament to be played in England and Wales were known as long …

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Las Tucanes, bound for Ireland

Colombia’s women’s rugby team Las Tucanes are to arrive in Ireland today to participate in the upcoming qualifying tournament for the World Rugby Sevens World Series. They will participate in group B, joining Holland, China and Kenia. The qualifying tournament is to feature a total of twelve competitors of whom …

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