Six second half tries gave Japan a 57-17 win over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup matchup in Sendai on Saturday. While the final score was lopsided, it was a close contest at halftime with the Brave Blossoms only ahead by seven points. In failing to secure a bonus point, …

A spot in the World Cup Quarter Finals is on the line on Saturday when the USA squares off against Australia at York Community Stadium on Saturday. The Wallaroos got the better of the Eagles during the Pacific Four tournament, and will be feeling confident after a blowout win over …

Canada takes their World Cup campaign to Manchester on Saturday when they take on Wales at Salford Community Stadium. The Maple Leafs enjoyed a strong start to their tournament when they cruised past Fiji last weekend, with a similar lineup on tap this week. Meanwhile it was a miserable opener …

Japan opens their Pacific Nations Cup account at home against Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms are playing for tournament glory and world ranking ahead of the World Cup draw, the stakes are higher for the Maple Leafs. A single bonus point – four tries scored or a loss …

Canadian international Andrew Quattrin has signed a short-term deal with French Pro D2 club Valence Romans. The New England Free Jacks hooker, who celebrates his 29th birthday this week, joins the team as a medical joker and provides cover for the injured Issam Hamel, who damaged knee ligaments while playing …

New blood and returnees are features on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming tour of Australia. Felipe Contepomi has selected 32 players for the two-matches. Los Pumas face the Wallabies in Townsville and Sydney in round three and four of the 2025 Rugby Championship.   ROSTER CHANGES  Following his two starts …

Canada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing fashion in Calgary, the team is now on the verge of qualification for the World Cup with only …

Eddie Jones is working with an extended training squad of 38 players as Japan prepares to open their account in the Pacific Nations Cup against Canada this coming weekend. It’s a mixed group that includes 20 players who appeared against Wales in July, but also 13 who have yet to …

Star Pumas fly half Tomás Albornoz has been officially ruled out of the upcoming Australian tour. Argentina will  face the Wallabies in Townsville on September 06 and Sydney on September 13. The matches are round three and four fixtures of the 2025 Rugby Championship. Tomás Albornoz started the round one …

Brazil competed on the biggest stage at the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time on Saturday. As Yaras were overwhelmed by South Africa in their debut appearance of the England hosted tournament. The Springboks Women were 66-6 winners. Fly half Rachel Kochhann kicked two penalties for all of …