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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 …

Canada have named a group of 34 players to take part in a Senior Men’s training camp in Calgary ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup, which this year double as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. The winner of the August 22 test against the USA at McMahon Stadium will …

Following Tuesday’s announcement of the senior Men’s Eagles squad for next month’s internationals, USA Rugby has released their updated player pool. A full list of 28 names are included on the standby list with another 11 classified as injured or unavailable. It’s unclear at this stage which, if any, of …

Scott Lawrence has selected 32 players in his Senior Men’s Eagles squad for the July test window. The USA will face off against Belgium in Charlotte on July 5, Spain at the same venue on July 12, and England in the nation’s capital on July 19. Qualification for the 2027 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …