The pool stage of the Pacific Nations Cup comes to a close on Saturday, and by the end of the day two teams will have secured qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027. It’s a tall order for the USA to be one of them. They’ll need to upset Japan with …

The USA’s hopes of advancing to the knockouts at the World Cup come down to the results of two matches on Saturday. A draw against Australia last week means that not only do the Eagles need a big score against Samoa, they need England to rack up a heap of …

Uruguay play host to Chile on Saturday. The match is game two in the winner-ges-to Australia series. The teams are battling it out to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Game one saw Uruguay defeating Los Cóndores in Chile. Chile and Uruguay reached the South …

Top spot in Pool B is up for grabs when Canada and Scotland square off in Exeter on Saturday. It’s the first meeting between the two since 2018. Both teams have already secured their spots in the Quarter Finals, but will be keen to make an impression before the knockout …

Brazil and Italy go into battle in the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Sunday. The match brings to an end Brazil’s inaugural participation in a Rugby World Cup tournament. Italy will also conclude their involvement in the tournament. Both teams fell in their earlier two pool matches. It means the …

The latest chapter in one of rugby’s great rivalries will be written on Saturday as Australia play host to Argentina in the 2025 Rugby Championship. The round three fixture sees the Wallabies having home advantage in Townsville. The rivalry saw the teams splitting the two match series in 2024 and …

Tomás Lavanini will return to Super Rugby. New Zealand’s southern most franchise, the Highlanders have signed Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 32-year-old joins from French Top 14 club Lyon whom he made eleven appearances for in the 2024-2025 season.   LOS PUMAS – TOMÁS LAVANINI Tomás …

A rampageous France beat France 84-5 at Sandy Park in Exeter, England on Sunday. The match was the second for both countries at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. In winning, Le XV de France féminin officially booked their spot in the Quarter Finals. The match saw As Yaras making …

Uruguay battled past Chile in Santiago on Saturday. Los Teros were pushed hard before staging a come-from-behind victory in a clash showcasing vast improvement in terms of the quality of rugby on display compared to matches from years gone by. Los Teros were 28-16 winners in the first of two …

Michael Cheika backs Argentina hosting a Rugby World Cup. The Australian who is a former Head Coach of both the Wallabies and Los Pumas warmed to the possibility and argued that Argentina hosting a RWC would be a significant impulse for all of rugby. Cheika, who has also coached professional …

Six second half tries gave Japan a 57-17 win over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup matchup in Sendai on Saturday. While the final score was lopsided, it was a close contest at halftime with the Brave Blossoms only ahead by seven points. In failing to secure a bonus point, …

A spot in the World Cup Quarter Finals is on the line on Saturday when the USA squares off against Australia at York Community Stadium on Saturday. The Wallaroos got the better of the Eagles during the Pacific Four tournament, and will be feeling confident after a blowout win over …

Canada takes their World Cup campaign to Manchester on Saturday when they take on Wales at Salford Community Stadium. The Maple Leafs enjoyed a strong start to their tournament when they cruised past Fiji last weekend, with a similar lineup on tap this week. Meanwhile it was a miserable opener …

Chile have home advantage against Uruguay on Saturday. The match is game one of a home-and-away series to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Chile and Uruguay reached the South American final by winning their respective series’ against Brazil and Paraguay. Uruguay are now established …

Japan opens their Pacific Nations Cup account at home against Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms are playing for tournament glory and world ranking ahead of the World Cup draw, the stakes are higher for the Maple Leafs. A single bonus point – four tries scored or a loss …

Brazil take-on France in week two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England. Week Two will see a busy Saturday and Sunday with the eight matches being played over these two days. Brazil vs France is the only Sunday fixture featuring an Americas competitor. Both Canada and the …

Canadian international Andrew Quattrin has signed a short-term deal with French Pro D2 club Valence Romans. The New England Free Jacks hooker, who celebrates his 29th birthday this week, joins the team as a medical joker and provides cover for the injured Issam Hamel, who damaged knee ligaments while playing …

New blood and returnees are features on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming tour of Australia. Felipe Contepomi has selected 32 players for the two-matches. Los Pumas face the Wallabies in Townsville and Sydney in round three and four of the 2025 Rugby Championship.   ROSTER CHANGES  Following his two starts …

Canada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing fashion in Calgary, the team is now on the verge of qualification for the World Cup with only …

Eddie Jones is working with an extended training squad of 38 players as Japan prepares to open their account in the Pacific Nations Cup against Canada this coming weekend. It’s a mixed group that includes 20 players who appeared against Wales in July, but also 13 who have yet to …