Rob Irimescu

A new agreement with Champ Rugby (formerly the RFU Championship) has opened the door for Canadian internationals to play a prominent role in England’s second division this year. With opportunities in Major League Rugby all but dried up, it’s a chance for some of the country’s best players to get …

The USA Women’s Eagles got their WXV campaign underway with a thrilling win over Ireland. Canada double was noteworthy. The Men defeated the USA in Japan while the Women halted the England Women’s winning streak in England. Poli-USP secured the Paulista title hours after Brazil’s narrow loss to the Netherlands. …

The 2026 Juegos Suramericanos rugby sevens tournament reached a thrilling conclusion on Monday, September 21, 2026, as the host nation of Argentina took center stage to decide the continental podium at the Hipódromo in Rosario. After a severe storm forced organizers to push the final fixtures back by a day, …

The momentum reached a fever pitch on Saturday, September 19, as Day Two of the 2026 South American Games rugby sevens tournament delivered an action-packed slate of matches at the Hipódromo de Rosario. With heavy continental giants flexing their muscles and lower-seeded teams battling fiercely to remain in medal contention, …

Brazil competed against the Netherlands on Saturday in WXV. The international women’s fixture between the teams went the way of the Europeans who narrowly overcame the South Americans. The Netherlands took the win by a scoreline of 17-15. The tight contest repeated that of the two battles from 2025 in …

It wasn’t quite a victory, but Canada brought England’s record 39-test win streak to a halt in Exeter on Saturday. In their first meeting since the 2025 World Cup Final, the two sides went two-to-two and scrapped to a 26-all draw in front of a sold out crowd at Sandy …

Canada claimed third place in the Pacific Nations Cup with a 19-16 victory over the USA in Tokyo on Saturday. While the Eagles had their own chances to win, the Maple Leafs outscored their opponents three tries to one and saw several opportunities squandered by handling errors at key moments. …

The 2026 South American Games rugby sevens tournament exploded into action on Friday, September 18, at the Hipódromo de Rosario in Argentina, showcasing the continent’s top regional talent. Serving as a crucial stepping stone for continental dominance, Day One featured an intense, fast-paced round-robin schedule across both the men’s and …

Canada squares off against England in a rematch of the 2025 World Cup final. This time the match takes place in the southwest at a sold out Sandy Park. It’s the first of three tests between the two sides in the coming weeks. This contest is part of the WXV …

The historic encounter between Romania and Zimbabwe took place at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, during the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup, marking a monumental tournament debut for both countries. Zimbabwe completely blindsided the heavily favored Romanian team early on, spearheading a ferocious first-half charge that propelled them to …