Rugby Canada has extended National Senior Women’s Head Coach Kévin Rouet through the 2025 World Cup to be hosted by England. The 37-year-old took charge of the side in March of last year, just months ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand. In his first major campaign at the …
Read More »Another bronze for Women’s Eagles at Vancouver 7s
Make it five podium finishes in five events for the Women’s Eagles. The USA defeated France in the Bronze Final to all but clinch their spot at the Paris Olympics. They now hold a virtually insurmountable 24-point lead over 5th-place Ireland, and are 16 points ahead of 4th-place France. The …
Read More »Uruguay stun Fiji, Canada beat Australia in Vancouver
Uruguay earned another historic result on the World Sevens Series as they defeated Fiji for the first time on Day One in Vancouver. Argentina lead in Pool B, the USA are in the Quarter Final hunt, and Canada wrapped up their day with an impressive win over Australia. Los Teros …
Read More »Arrows sign former Sunwolves center Tautalatasi Tasi
The Toronto Arrows have added some punch to their midfield on the eve of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Tautalatasi Tasi makes the move to Canada after a stint in Japan that included a season with the Sunwolves in Super Rugby, and more recently with Tokyo Gas. Born in …
Read More »Players who can change countries / allegiance for World Cup 2023
World Rugby’s approval of eligibility law changes may bring substantial changes for Rugby World Cup 2023. Players are able to represent a second country following a three-year stand-down period from their last binding representative appearance for their first country. In other words, there are players from both RWC 2019 and / …
Read More »Fourth straight podium finish for Women’s Eagles
Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. As New Zealand continued their stranglehold on top spot overall, the USA claimed bronze in Sydney now hold a 14-point buffer in the Olympic qualification race with three tournaments to go. France were the better …
Read More »New Zealand cruise to Men’s title in Sydney
New Zealand cruised to a one-sided Cup Final victory over South Africa to claim the Men’s title at the Sydney Sevens. The 38-nil result completed a clean sweep of the knockouts with 86 points scored and only 5 conceded for the men in black. Argentina were the top Americas finishers …
Read More »Women’s Eagles fly past Great Britain into Sydney Semis
The USA have advanced to the Women’s Cup Quarter Finals at the Sydney Sevens after a strong performance against Great Britain. Tries from Naya Tapper and Kristi Kirshe secured a lead that would not be relinquished in a 10-5 victory. It was a quick turnaround in form for the Eagles, …
Read More »Americas shut out of Men’s Cup Quarters in Sydney
No Americas teams have reached the Cup Quarter Finals of the Sydney Sevens. It represents a stark reversal in fortunes after the 1st and 3rd-place finishes respectively for Argentina and the USA just a week ago in Hamilton. Just two wins were shared between the four Americas teams in the …
Read More »Paddy Ryan opts for Tokyo instead of San Diego
Paddy Ryan won’t be returning to the San Diego Legion after all. The Australian international has opted instead to remain in Japan, signing for the Tokyo Black Rams of League One. Ryan confirmed the change of plans on social media. “I’m very excited to join the Black Rams for the …
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