A new player pathway has opened for Canada. Rugby Canada has entered a partnership with Elior Champ Rugby, the English Second Division. The agreement will provide a high performance pathway for Canadian men’s players. The agreement opens the door for High Performance after the Major League Rugby (MLR) closed. It …
Read More »Japan cruise past depleted Canada in Niigata
A dominant set piece led Japan to a comfortable 57-12 victory over Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms weren’t quite at their clinical best, they had more than enough to cruise past a depleted Maple Leafs side in Niigata. The Canadians were missing several of their top players, including …
Read More »At A Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup
Trinidad & Tobago will host the 2027 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s U19s XVs tournament. Kevin Rouet has selected 36 players for Canada’s first three fixtures of the 2026 WXV Global Series this September in Europe where Canada is set to face Scotland, England and France. USA Eagles Women’s …
Read More »International Tour – Japan vs Canada – ARN Guide
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 …
Read More »Taufete’e back in Eagles frame for Pacific Nations Cup
Joe Taufete’e will travel with the USA Eagles to Japan for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 34-year-old hooker is one of 31 players selected by Head Coach Scott Lawrence for the two-test series that opens against Japan in Osaka on September 12, followed by a match opposite Fiji or Canada …
Read More »Busy Nations Cup November for Canada, USA, Chile and Uruguay
A busy November awaits Canada, the USA, Chile and Uruguay in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The fixtures have been released by World Rugby with all four having three test matches against fellow Rugby World Cup 2027 competitors. The opening match of the November section of the World Rugby Nations …
Read More »Teenage star called up to Canada squad for Japan tour
Canada coach Steve Meehan has selected 32 players in his Senior Men’s squad that will depart for a three-match tour in Japan. The team will take on the Brave Blossoms in Niigata on September 5 before competing in a truncated Pacific Nations Cup tournament against Fiji and potentially the USA. …
Read More »At A Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup
Chile faced Peru in preparation for upcoming international 7’s competition. A regional boost has seen Paraguay Rugby opening a new training center. The 17th edition of the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) is diluted with four competitors rather than six. The 2026 Campeonato Argentino U17 gets underway this Saturday. Uruguay are …
Read More »At A Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup
International Women’s competition sees Brazil vs USA Falcons on Saturday in São Paulo. The 2026 Rugby Americas North Men’s U19s XVs Tournament continues in Querétaro, Mexico. Two of the four debutants for Argentina vs South Africa played in Super Rugby Americas 2026. 72 players from across Canada will come together …
Read More »The Five-Team League: Anthem RC Demise Leaves MLR in Jeopardy
Anthem Rugby Carolina has ended after three years as World Rugby has pulled its funding. This leaves Major League Rugby (MLR) in jeopardy as the league is now down to five teams. Anthem RC folded because the multi-year joint funding agreement between World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR reached the …
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