Yearly Archives: 2016

Injures force Samoan changes for Canada

An extensive injury list has forced Manu Samoa to make seven changes to their starting lineup to face Canada. From the team that lost 20-16 to Georgia last weekend, ruled out are hooker Manu Leiataua, second row Filo Paulo, flanker Jack Lam, and centre Reynold Lee-Lo. Another second row, Chris …

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England Name Four Changes for Argentina

England has named four changes for Argentina. Head Coach Eddie Jones has recalled Mike Brown, George Kruis, Tom May (pictured) and Tom Wood. Coming off impressive wins over South Africa and Fiji, Jones is looking to remain unbeaten in November. Under Jones England ended a ten-year losing streak against the …

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Cudmore Back to Start Against Samoa

Canadian enforcer Jamie Cudmore is back to start against Samoa. The veteran will play his first test of November, doing so in Grenoble, France. The inclusion of Cudmore markes one of five changes from the side that faced Romania. Head Coach Mark Anscombe has also named Rob Brouwer, Nick Blevins, …

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World Cup 2019 Draw Date Confirmed for May 10

World Rugby and the Japan 2019 organising committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw will take place on 10 May, 2017 in Kyoto’s State Guest House. The iconic venue is a national symbol in Japan and has played host to globally important meetings, including hosting world …

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Castres confirm Taylor Paris signing

Taylor Paris will indeed be packing his bags for Castres next season. The Agen star and vice-captain had been tabbed as an ideal replacement for France World Cup squad member Rémy Grosso who is departing for Clermont Auvergne. Castres manager Christophe Urios has confirmed the Canadian winger will arrive next …

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Team of the Week

What a terrible week for Americas teams. Of the six involved in November tour matches, all six were defeated by their opponents. Chile’s catastrophic collapse in the second half against South Korea was the worst of the bunch. With such results we debated including European-based club players in this week’s …

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New Zealand beat Canada in close contest

Canada came out on the wrong end of a 20-10 score against New Zealand at Donnybrook in Dublin on Wednesday. The end result will be seen as a letdown given several scoring chances that slipped through Canadian fingers – both literally and figuratively. Despite the loss Canada will take away …

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