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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Canada will play its first game under new Head Coach Steve Meehan on Saturday. The Maple Leafs are set to open their calendar year against Belgium in Edmonton. While the two sides are parked side-by-side on the world rankings, the Black Devils have never beaten their hosts and in fact …
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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be the backdrop of a second international double header in South Africa. With the Springbok Men set to take on Italy’s Azzurri later in the day, the Springbok Women get another opportunity to test themselves against Canada after a dominant showing by the Maple Leafs …
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USA referee Kat Roche will take charge of two fixtures at the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in England. The Austin, Texas, native was an assistant match official at the tournament in New Zealand three years ago but will now become the first North American to act as …
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Canada will retain 33 men in their squad to prepare for the upcoming tests against Belgium and Spain in Edmonton. Steve Meehan has whittled has way down from 59 in the initial squad with a mix of established professionals and lesser-knowns set to wear the Maple Leafs in the coming …
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The final build-up to Rugby World Cup 2025 for Canada starts in South Africa on Saturday. It’s the first of two tests against the Springbok Women for the Maple Leafs, and comes with less than two months until the start of the flagship tournament in England. Kévin Rouet will run …
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