Tonga qualified for Rugby World Cup 2027. The Ikale Tahi qualified as one of the top three teams from the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) other than Fiji or Japan. It was Fiji’s 29-15 win over Samoa on Saturday, in Rotorua, New Zealand which saw Tonga officially confirmed for the …
Read More »Six tries for Schell as Canada blasts Fiji at World Cup
Canada gave a clear statement of intent on Saturday as they opened their World Cup account by crushing Fiji 65-7 in York. It was a comprehensive victory, with fullback Julia Schell stealing the show with an incredible personal haul of six tries all scored in the second half. By halftime …
Read More »RWC 2025: Canada vs Fiji – ARN Guide
Canada begins their World Cup campaign opposite Fiji in York on Saturday afternoon. The Maple Leafs have made no secret that their ultimate goal is to win the tournament. Before switching their eye to the knockouts, they’ll first have to focus on three lower-ranked but potentially slippery opponents. In their …
Read More »Youthful Fiji squad name for Pacific Nations Cup
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 »Foreign Born and Homegrown Players in 2025 Rugby Championship
The 2025 Rugby Championship is an international rugby competition contested by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The player rosters of the four competitors contain a variety of nationalities. There are differing numbers of homegrown players and Foreign-Born across the teams. BACKGROUND TO WORLD RUGBY ELIGIBILITY LAWS In …
Read More »North American RWC 2027 Qualifiers and 2025 Pacific Nations Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers involving North America are locked and loaded. World Rugby has combined North America with Oceania to have the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) serve as qualifiers for Australia 2027. PROCESS – NORTH AMERICAN RWC 2027 QUALIFIERS The 2025 PNC will feature Canada, the …
Read More »Two Argentines Named in 2024-2025 Rugby SVNS Dream Team
Two Argentines made the 2024-2025 Rugby SVNS Dream Team. Named by World Rugby, the 2025 Dream Team contains two Argentines, two Spaniards, one Brit, one Fijian and one Frenchman. The Argentines are Marcos Moneta and Luciano González. They are joined by Manu Moreno and Pol Plá (both Spain), Harry Glover …
Read More »Argentina Claim Podium Finish at Singapore 7’s
Argentina claimed a podium finish at the Singapore 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s recovered from a Semi Final defeat against Fiji to win the Bronze Final. Los Pumas 7’s fell 33-24 against Fiji at the Semi Final stage. The Flying Fijians outscored Argentina by five tries to four. Argentina scored first …
Read More »Argentina Secure World SVNS 2025 Title
Argentina secured the 2025 World HSBC SVNS title on Saturday in Singapore. Los Pumas 7’s secured a spot in the Semi Finals and thereby are assured of a minimum 14 competition points. With it, Argentina will rise to 102 points, or more. This places Los Pumas 7’s out of reach …
Read More »History Made: Argentina Champions at 2025 Hong Kong 7’s
History has been made. For the first time ever, Argentina won the Hong Kong 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s did so by going unbeaten at the tournament in the special administrative region of China. The special day for Argentine rugby was also a double celebration for the Americas as Canada’s Women …
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