Evan Olmstead is back in Canada’s Senior Men’s Squad for the first time since the 2019 World Cup. The France-based lock is one of 59 names included on new Head Coach Steve Meehan’s extended list to prepare for the upcoming July internationals and Pacific Nations Cup – which will this …
Read More »Strong MLR presence in Samoa roster for Pacific Nations Cup
Newly-minted Manu Samoa coach Tusi Pisi has named seven Major League Rugby players in his 35-man squad for the upcoming Scotland test and Pacific Nations Cup. Another five inclusions have previous MLR experience, while former USA Eagles prop Titi Lamositele is recalled after missing out on World Cup selection. Scotland …
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 »New names on USA Men’s longlist ahead of RWC qualifiers
Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles longlist ahead of the international season. This year that includes World Cup qualifiers that will begin during the Pacific Nations Cup in August. On the list of 72 names are 21 players who have yet to appear in test rugby for the …
Read More »South America’s Qualifiers and Process for Rugby World Cup 2027
Great attention will be on South America later on this year. The continent’s final round of Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers will see Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay competing for the South America 1 spot. The winner will book their place at Australia 2027. The qualifying matches will begin during …
Read More »USA Eagles to play July Internationals in Charlotte and Washington DC.
The USA Men’s Eagles will play three home test matches in July. All will be against European opponents, two of which have secured their places at Rugby World Cup 2027. The USA will face the Netherlands and Spain in Charlotte, North Carolina and take-on England in Washington, D.C. The July …
Read More »Only Eight Places Remain at Rugby World Cup 2027
Only eight places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Four were claimed this past weekend in Europe. This saw four of the twelve qualifying slots in Australia 2027 taken. It remains to be seen how the four finish to finalize who is Europe 1, Europe2 , Europe 3, and Europe …
Read More »Canada and USA home tests in July take shape
North America will play host to at least four men’s international tests in July. Sources have indicated to ARN that Spain will play both Canada and the USA, with the Netherlands set to take on the Maple Leafs and England booked for the Eagles. The matches will take place on …
Read More »USA Men’s 2025 Player Pool Outlook – Forwards
The USA is now entering the vital World Cup qualification stage, and this coming Major League Rugby campaign will be of great interest to those hoping to crack the Eagles lineup. Head Coach Scott Lawrence handed test caps to 46 different players in 2024 and while he’ll want to narrow …
Read More »Americas Players Chasing Milestones in 2025
Americas players are closing in on career milestones for country. A range of Americas players are chasing milestones and some will certainly reach them in 2025. This article identifies players to follow closely in 2025. Players from the six leading Americas rugby countries are identified noting which milestone they could …
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