Portugal edged out Canada 28–26 on Monday in a thrilling third-round Group B clash at the World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile. The junior Portuguese side, known as Os Lobinhos, secured the narrow victory by establishing an early lead and demonstrating fierce defensive resilience to hold off a …
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The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia has sparked strong demand, with over 1.3 million tickets already secured. Global pre-sales shattered records, heavily driven by passionate traveling fans following expanding regional pools. Ticket data reveals distinct trends regarding which fixtures, teams, and venues are performing well versus those seeing …
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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 …
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Three Teros have secured their playing future in Europe. The trio of Diego Arbelo, Ícaro Amarillo and Manuel Rosmarino have all completed moves this week. The moves mean three players in the frame for Rugby World Cup 2027 selection will be active in Europe in the upcoming season. 31-year-old Diego …
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It was a competitive first half in Edmonton but different in the second as a dominant Portugal defeated Canada 38-14 in Edmonton. The six tries to two victory saw Os Lobos improving on a 14-7 half-time lead to score five unanswered tries before Canada ended the match on a high …
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Edmonton rugby fans will get a second look at the new Nations Cup when Canada hosts Portugal at Clarke Stadium on Saturday evening. Last week saw the Maple Leafs score late to salvage a dramatic draw against a respectable Spain lineup. Visiting Alberta this week are Os Lobos, whose poor …
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USA Rugby had a Fourth of July to remember fondly. The National Men’s team, the USA Eagles pulled-off a hard-fought 30-29 victory over Portugal in Denver, Colorado. Fly half Chris Hilsenbeck was the hero as he struck a 79th minute penalty to put the USA Eagles one point ahead with …
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The Eagles open up their 2026 test campaign on Saturday against Portugal in Denver. It’s the USA’s first match of the newly-devised World Rugby Nations Cup, intended to provide more consistent fixtures for second tier sides. They’ll face the reigning Rugby Europe champions who already have five games under their …
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Argentines have been appointed to referees several matches at the World Cup Nations Cup. The upcoming tournament will be the inaugural event and involve twelve competitors. The twelve teams have all qualified for Rugby World Cup 2027. Tomás Bertazza will officiated Canada’s home match against Spain in Edmonton on Saturday, …
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The World Rugby Nations Cup will be played in the Americas in July. A total of 18 test matches will take-place with half of them in South America and half in North America. The tournament will contain twelve teams, all of whom will compete at Rugby World Cup 2027 in …
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