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The final rosters have been submitted and we are all set to go for the Hong Kong Sevens, the most prestigious event on the HSBC Sevens Series. As in recent years there will also be a separate qualifying draw for 12 teams who will be attempting to become a core …

The penultimate rounds of the French second division is here. Many teams are playing for the right to earn a place in the Top 14 next season. Others are fighting for their survival or simply planning for next season and looking to be more competitive. The Pro D2 has been …

In an unprecedented move World Rugby have agreed that the controversial World Cup qualifying match between Belgium and Spain that took place on March 18 in Brussels should be replayed. The governing body issued a statement on Thursday afternoon implying that Spain’s request for a change in match officials prior …

Last week we were flush with candidates but a week later and Europe has given us little to work with. The Jaguares also had the week off which left us with only one Super Rugby player to look at. Thankfully domestic rugby is in the swing of things and provides …

Rugby is often described by enthusiasts as a ‘lifestyle’ rather than merely a sport. Its values transcend the playing field. A game for all regardless of size, sex, nationality, or spiritual beliefs. The Spirit of Rugby Award is one that largely takes into account the actions of individuals beyond mere …

It’s now more than 20 months since the last game of PRO Rugby. Less than three weeks from now a new professional competition starts in the USA. Major League Rugby arrives with less games in its inaugural season but two more teams and five new States. Roughly a third of …

Head coach John Tait has named his team to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. This is the first time women’s rugby has been included in the games, which follows on the success of the sport at the 2016 Olympic Games. The team includes eight players who won …

Canadian international Dan Moor was given a unique opportunity to start in an Aviva ‘A’ League match for Wasps on Monday afternoon. Currently studying at Oxford University, the 27-year-old was included as a guest player by the Premiership club against Northampton Wanderers at Franklin’s Gardens. The high-scoring affair saw more …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Rugby Americas North (RAN) Championship An overhaul has taken place for the 2018 RAN Championship. The new-look competition sees three divisions …

It wasn’t anything like their first match at Gaelic Park, but in the end Rugby United New York got the win they wanted over Boston Mystics. The final score at Mignone Field was 42-24 in favor of the visitors. A fourth-quarter surge from New York sealed the result after the …