Tag Archives: Pacific Nations Cup

Canada and the USA will take their first steps towards qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Calgary on Friday night. Both teams missed out in 2023 – a first ever for the competition – and will be desperate to get back to the big show. The match doubles as …

Tyler Ardron has rejoined Canada’s Senior Men’s squad ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with the USA in Calgary on Friday. The team’s RWC 2019 captain, who plays his club rugby with Top 14 side Castres, hasn’t suited up for the Maple Leafs since they were knocked out of …

Nafi Ma’afu is in the frame to make a long-awaited Eagles debut after being named in a 39-man extended USA squad to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 27-year-old impressed with Biarritz in the Pro D2 this past year and will soon make the jump to the Top 14 …

Jarred Adams is the latest Major League Rugby player set to represent Manu Samoa. The 28-year-old loosehead prop has been called up for the Pacific Nations Cup after spending the past three years playing for NOLA Gold in the American competition. He has previously suited up for Samoa at u20 …

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 …