Evan Olmstead and Mike Sosene-Feagai will be staying in the south of France for the foreseeable future. The duo have signed for Pro D2 side Agen on two-year deals through the end of the 2023-2024 season. Both players competed in the Top 14 this past year with Biarritz and Toulon …
Read More »Australia to Host Men’s 2027 and Women’s 2029 Rugby World Cups
Australia will host Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029. A World Rugby vote in Dublin on Thursday morning determined awarded Australia hosting rights. RWC 2023 will be the Men’s Rugby World Cup and RWC 2029 will be the Women’s Rugby World Cup. RWC 2027 will be the third edition …
Read More »Canada confirms Pacific Four roster and World Cup longlist
Kévin Rouet has named a squad of 32 players to compete in next month’s Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. A confirmed are an additional group of 11 who are still on contention for spots in the final 30 that will represent Canada at the World Cup in October. Flyhalf …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 14
This past weekend saw pivotal results that have likely ended the playoff hopes of both Toronto and San Diego. New York’s place in the postseason is now almost secure, while Houston took a big step towards a first-ever playoff appearance to set up a titanic head-to-head clash against record setters …
Read More »Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad
A 28-player traveling squad has been named by Eagles coach Rob Cain for next month’s Pacific Four competition. The USA will play tests against Australia, Canada, and hosts New Zealand as part of their preparation for October’s World Cup, also taking place in New Zealand. As expected the squad leans …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 13
New England have now set a new record for consecutive victories and there’s no telling when they might slow down. LA and Austin also continued their winning runs and are set for a titanic battle this coming weekend. San Diego were runaway winners over Dallas though it came at a …
Read More »Australia wins Langford 7s, Canada beats USA for 5th
Australia emerged winners of the Langford Sevens after a thrilling final against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. Lily Dick’s try in stoppage time was the difference, securing Australia’s fourth tournament victory and guaranteeing a first overall finish in the season with one event still to play. Ireland took third place, defeating …
Read More »Canada and USA set for Pacific Four in June
Fixtures for the upcoming Pacific Four tournament have now been confirmed. Canada and the USA will compete in a round-robin format against New Zealand and Australia with games taking place between June 6 and 18. All games will be hosted by New Zealand in preparation for the World Cup. Canada …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 11
This past weekend of Major League Rugby action seemed to have it all in only five games. Two blowouts, three close calls, some wacky TMO decisions, a winning streak extended, and a long losing streak ended. There were also some fine individual performances that made a few selections difficult. 1 …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 10
New York will be pleased to see the end of Round 10 after their nightmare visit to LA on Sunday. It was close but no cigar again for Old Glory, and the Free Jacks continued their hot streak against the Seawolves. Some first-timers made it into the squad this week, …
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