Canada resumes their 2026 schedule in Niigata on Saturday, where Japan plays host as part of their union’s 100 year anniversary campaign. While both sides travel to Osaka for the Pacific Nations Cup next week, this match is not part of the tournament. It’s a big challenge for the Maple …

Edmonton rugby fans will get a second look at the new Nations Cup when Canada hosts Portugal at Clarke Stadium on Saturday evening. Last week saw the Maple Leafs score late to salvage a dramatic draw against a respectable Spain lineup. Visiting Alberta this week are Os Lobos, whose poor …

History will be made in Charlotte on Saturday evening as the USA takes on Zimbabwe for the first time in a full test match. The Eagles are coming off a slender but welcome victory over Portugal during the first week of Nations Cup action, while the Zables were competitive but …

Canada’s first test in the freshly-established World Rugby Nations Cup will be a familiar opponent. The Maple Leafs square off against Spain at the very same Edmonton venue where they danced just a year ago. On that occasion Los Leones were winners, but only just – it took a last-gasp …

The Eagles open up their 2026 test campaign on Saturday against Portugal in Denver. It’s the USA’s first match of the newly-devised World Rugby Nations Cup, intended to provide more consistent fixtures for second tier sides. They’ll face the reigning Rugby Europe champions who already have five games under their …

The calendar year comes to a close for both Portugal and Canada when the two sides collide in Coimbra on Saturday. It’s been four years since their last meeting, a notable occasion as the Lobos finally defeated the Maple Leafs in the fifth time of asking. Both teams confirmed their …

The 2025 test campaign comes to a close for the USA when they touch down in Bucharest on Saturday. It’s been a frustrating year for the Eagles. Though they improved on the poor showing in Scotland, they let an early lead against Georgia go to waste and ultimately came up …

Next stop on Canada’s European tour is Georgia, which undoubtedly presents the toughest challenge of the November window. While the two sides were once frequent opponents – with seven meetings between 2009 and 2017 – it’s been eight years since they locked horns. Both looked sluggish last week, with the …

Next stop for the USA on their European tour is Georgia, where the Lelos await to open their own end-of-year test campaign. The Eagles are coming off a dreadful outing in Edinburgh, one of their worst performances of the professional era. An improved showing at the very least will be …

Canada opens their November tour in Bucharest against a familiar opponent in Romania. The Oaks endured a tough trip to South America in July, but have completely revamped their squad at home. For the Maple Leafs it’s a chance to look at some new combinations, welcome back a couple veterans, …