Mick Byrne has opted for a mix of youth and experience in his squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Fijian Drua skipper Tevita Ikanivere will lean on the likes of Viliame Mata and Semi Radradra for experience, while there are five players who have yet to make their full …
Read More »Canada Men’s training squad named ahead of PNC
Canada have named a group of 34 players to take part in a Senior Men’s training camp in Calgary ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup, which this year double as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. The winner of the August 22 test against the USA at McMahon Stadium will …
Read More »RWC 2025 Warm-Up: Ireland vs Canada – ARN Guide
With just two weeks to go until the start of the World Cup, Canada will have one final tune-up when they take on Ireland in Belfast on Saturday. The two sides are both in the top 5 of the official World Rankings but the Maple Leafs were clearly the better …
Read More »MLR in crisis mode as Miami joins dropout list
The Miami Sharks are out of Major League Rugby. Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the team informed players this morning they would not be taking part in the 2026 campaign. It’s a crippling blow to MLR, who have also watched founding members NOLA pull the …
Read More »RWC 2025 Warm-Up: Canada vs USA – ARN Guide
It’s an all-North American clash in Ottawa on Friday night as Canada hosts the USA just three weeks out from the start of the World Cup. The Eagles have been flying under the radar with four straight defeats before finally grabbing a win over Fiji at Audi Field two weeks …
Read More »Tessier to lead Canada in World Cup quest
Alex Tessier will lead Canada in their pursuit of World Cup glory in England next month. The 31-year-old playmaker has been named skipper at what will be her third appearance at the flagship tournament. Former captain Sophie de Goede will continue to focus on her return from a long-term knee …
Read More »Last gasp kick denies Canada victory against Spain
A penalty goal from Gonzalo López with time up on the clock denied Canada a major upset on Saturday. The kick gave Spain a 24-23 win at Clarke Stadium, securing Los Leones a sweep from their North American tour. Despite the loss it was a much improved showing from the …
Read More »Uruguay and USA to join Argentina and 13 others in 2026 World Rugby u20 Championship
Uruguay and the USA will join Argentina in competing in the 2026 World Rugby u20 Championship. The competition will be expanded from 12 in 2025 to 16 in 2026. The four expansion teams will be Uruguay, the USA, Fiji and Japan. The 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship will take-place in …
Read More »July Internationals 2025: Canada vs Spain – ARN Guide
Canada will take their next steps under new coach Steve Meehan against Spain in Edmonton on Friday night. Last week’s showing against Belgium exposed their inexperienced backline, but some reinforcements will bolster the lineup this week. Los Leones meanwhile are looking to make it two-from-two on their North American tour …
Read More »Defensive lapses cost Canada as Belgium claim victory
Steve Meehan’s tenure as Head Coach for Canada got off to an inauspicious start as the Maple Leafs crashed to defeat against Belgium for the first time. The final score read 25-18 in Edmonton, with the Black Devils exploiting sizeable gaps in Canada’s backline defense en route to their historic …
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