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French Barbarians unimpressive in win over Canada
2008-06-30 19:07:35
Canada has lost to the French Barbarians 17-7 at Bullen Field in Esquimalt, BC in front of 3,400 sun drenched fans.
Referees to 29 June
2008-06-29 17:14:00
At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night.
Crowley names Canada team to face French Barbarians
2008-06-27 19:00:49
Canada has named its team to face the French Barbarians at Bullen Park in Esquimalt, BC, a suburb of Victoria.
French Barbarians play Canada
2008-06-25 17:53:29
The French Barbarians play Canada for the first time at Esquimalt's Bullen Park in Victoria on Saturday.
Canada Face The French Barbarians
2008-06-25 16:02:38
Canada has just finished a grueling three week assembly for the Barclays Churchill Cup – playing three games against Scotland A, Argentina A and the USA – losing two and defeating the Americans 26-10. Now the team will play a talented all star squad from France, called the French Barbarians, that include former New Zealand All Blacks Anton Oliver and Kees Meeuws, and current Argentinean scrum-half Augustin Pichot.
Global Results - 22 June 2008
2008-06-23 18:04:08
Three IRB tournaments ended this weekend. In Wakes New Zealand won the inaugural Junior World Championship, in Chicago England Saxons won the Churchill Cup and in Romania Emerging South Africa - whatever that is - won the Nations Cup.
Canada Downs Eagles To Claim Bowl Title
2008-06-23 16:07:47
A four try second half by Canada has seen a 26-10 win by the visitors over the USA Eagles to take the Bowl final of the Barclays Churchill Cup at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Canada clip Eagles' wing to take Bowl
2008-06-23 10:17:40
In a game of two halves, Canada raced clear of the United States Eagles - winning the Bowl Final at the Churchill Cup tournament 26-10 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, at the weekend.
New Zealand are JWC Champions
2008-06-23 00:54:00
In the Final of the Junior World Championships being played in Wales, New Zealand were much too good for England, winning 38-3. New Zealand were certainly the best side at the tournament.
Preview: JWC Finals Day
2008-06-20 21:24:00
On Sunday, the Junior World Championship reaches its final day which will decide whether New Zealand or England end the tournament in Wales as the first-ever winner of the Junior World Championship.
Teams Prepare For Churchill Finals
2008-06-20 16:03:12
Downtown Chicago played host to representatives from all six contending international rugby teams for the final Barclays Churchill Cup press conference at The Gage Pub on June 18.
U.S. Names Side To Face Canada
2008-06-20 15:51:32
The USA Rugby Team’s Head Coach Scott Johnson has named his starting lineup for the Eagles final match in the Barclays Churchill Cup tournament against Canada on Saturday, June 21 at 4:25 p.m. at Toyota Park.
Canada selects solid squad for USA challenge
2008-06-19 19:53:05
Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley and his selectors have named the squad that will face the USA for fifth place in the Barclays Churchill Cup. A number of players have retained their spots based on form, while some changes have been brought about due to injury.
McDowell for Churchill Final
2008-06-17 22:03:00
England Saxons and Scotland A meet in the Final of the 2008 Churchill Cup, and Simon McDowell of Ireland will be there to see fair play.
Referees to 22 June 2008
2008-06-17 15:29:00
The whole world seems to be playing international rugby at the moment. And so referees are scattering to the four corners.
Global Results - 15 June
2008-06-16 13:09:00
Several Tests, five international competitions and a French Top 20 that at last reached an end. It was a busy weekend.
Preview: Junior World Cup, Day 3
2008-06-13 20:49:00
They are virtual quarterfinals at Junior World Cup. In each of the four pools the two unbeaten sides meet. In each case the winner will progress to the semifinals. In each case the loser will be in the group trying to get to 5th place.
Junior World Cup, Day 3 Referees
2008-06-12 14:54:00
The International Rugby Board's refereeing manager, Paddy O'Brien, has released the names of the match officials for Day 3 of the Junior World Championship taking place in Wales.
Referees to 15 June
2008-06-09 23:44:00
It's an ever bigger weekend of international rugby to keep the top referees of the world happily engaged.
Global Results - 8 June
2008-06-09 00:54:00
Test action again in north, south, east and west with probably more interest in the three North-South clashes than in some of the others. And in Italy Calvisano are the Super 10 Champions.
Scots triumph over Canada
2008-06-08 12:42:26
Steve Jones grabbed a hat-trick as Scotland 'A' opened their Churchill Cup campaign with a comfortable 26-10 victory over Canada in Ottawa on Saturday.
Junior World Cup pool previews
2008-06-05 21:24:00
The Junior World Cup kicks off in Wales on Friday, 6 June 2008. The 16 teams are divided into four pools.
Junior World Championship team lists
2008-06-05 13:44:00
The IRB's Junior World Championship for Under-20 teams starts in Wales on 6 June. We give the team lists for each country.
Junior World Championship to start
2008-06-05 12:12:53
The cream of the World's young players his gathered in Wales where the inaugural Junior World Championship starts on Friday, 6 June.
Referees for Junior Champs
2008-06-05 11:59:00
The IRB has appointed referees to the first day of its Junior World Championship which starts in Wales on 6 June 2008.
Referees to 8 June
2008-06-03 11:59:00
Big Tests are with us again as the Northern Hemisphere heads south, no doubt with teams labelled weakened.
Global Results - 1 June
2008-06-01 23:50:06
Two huge Finals - one at Twickenham when more than 81 000 spectators pitched up and one at AMI Stadium in Christchurch when 26 000 filled the ground.
Global Results - 25 May
2008-05-26 10:14:00
Europe has three winners, the Pacific has a winner, SANZAR has finalists, there was a new Sevens winner. It was a big weekend.
Successful weekend for Thunder rugby
2008-05-20 16:27:55
After a decisive 42-5 victory over New Brunswick Black Spruce on Saturday, the Thunder rugby team improved their performance today with a 49-5 result over the visiting Nova Scotia Keltics.  
Thunder roll over New Brunswick Black Spruce
2008-05-19 22:20:59
After a tentative start by both sides, Niagara Thunder lead New Brunswick Black Spruce by 16-0 at half-time but racked up the tempo in the second half to finish 42-5 over the tiring but game visitors.
Global Results - 18 May
2008-05-18 23:09:00
Finalists are settled in the English Premiership and semifinalists in the Super 14.
Referees to 18 May
2008-05-13 16:39:00
It's crunch time for teams now and so it is also crunch time for referees. Decisions can now be crucial.
Rugby Canada Super League Starts 11th Season
2008-05-09 21:05:33
As the weekend approaches, so does a new decade of Rugby Canada Super League action.
Austrian Haka?
2008-05-08 18:26:32
Despite a 48-0 loss to Lithuania, the Austrian national rugby team found a reason to sing and dance in the streets after the loss performing a team striptease in the capital Vilnius late on Saturday.
Not In My House
2008-05-07 20:39:01
by Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com of the North Shore News  - Two of the Capilano Rugby Club's senior teams secured British Columbia Rugby Union championship trophies on their home field over the weekend as Klahanie Park played host to B.C. finals over two action-packed days.
Glenwood triumph in Japan
2008-05-05 17:49:00
Glenwood High School of Durban became the third South African school to win the Sanix World Rugby Youth invitational Tournament when they beat Tarbes of France 39-0 in the Final on Monday.
Glenwood, Tarbes in Japan Final
2008-05-05 12:00:59
The 9th Sanix World Youth Invitational Rugby Tournament is nearing an end in Japan with a final between Glenwood of South Africa and Tarbes of France.
Maggotfest Done With MRU Cup Looming
2008-05-02 17:11:03
One of the last bastions of Social Rugby, the Montana Rugby Union (MRU) will complete it's spring season in Bozeman, MT this weekend.
ELVs go global
2008-05-01 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE!
Canada East squad full of RCSL talent
2008-04-30 00:18:20
Canada East has named its squad for the 2008  IRB  North America  4  competition, the first leg of which, will be held at Fletcher's Fields in Markham, Ontario on May 17th when East takes on Canada West.
Veterans Pepper the Canada West NA4 squad
2008-04-30 00:13:21
In advance of the first game of the 2008  IRB  North America  4  the Canada West side has named its side that will face Canada East on May 17th at Fletcher's Fields in Markham, ON.
Canada Names U-20 Team For Junior World Championships
2008-04-18 17:56:51
After six assemblies, four matches, and countless hours of training, the final twenty-six players to attend the Junior World Championships (JWC) in Wales this June have been selected to represent Canada's men’s  under 20 side.
Thunder Rugby Hopefuls Get Down To Business
2008-04-14 18:25:50
The Thunder Rugby team ran their first open trial game on Saturday on the artificial turf Alumni field at McMaster University.  
Pumas on the Prowl in Churchill Cup
2008-04-08 01:29:00
Argentina will complete the six-nation Churchill Cup line-up in North America in June. A Pumas XV side will join Canada, the United States, England Saxons, Ireland A and Scotland A at the tournament between June 7 and 21.
Pumas Added To Churchill Cup Line-Up
2008-04-08 00:15:22
Argentina will complete the six-nation Barclays Churchill Cup line-up in North America this summer.
USA Sevens Down Canada At Adelaide
2008-04-07 16:50:04
Amidst a very tough pool consisting of South Africa, Australia and Canada, the U.S. Sevens Team was able to walk away with a big victory against its rivals to the north, beating Canada, 19-17, in its last match of the day at the Adelaide Sevens.
Global Results - 6 April
2008-04-07 01:29:00
Snow fell but that did not stop heat being generated in the Heineken Cup quarterfinals, four intense matches, even in Toulouse where the final score may be misleading.
Canada U-17 MNT Upset France
2008-04-04 18:57:42
Canada's Under-17 men's team has beaten France 38-15 at the Millfield Festival in southern England. It is a huge victory for the team, that has gone through re-building, with recent additions to the squad this season.
Spreadbury starts 2011 World Cup
2008-04-03 16:48:00
Tony Spreadbury of England will referee the first match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and he will do so in the Cayman Islands.
Canada Helps Fund Rugby
2008-04-02 18:27:23
As the sport of rugby continues to grow at a phenomenal rate both domestically and internationally, Sport Canada and Rugby Canada have worked hard to ensure the barriers to women playing in sport at a high level are removed as much as possible. This announcement outlines the financial commitment by the government of Canada to further the sport of Women’s rugby in this country.
Canada U-17 Win Big Over Romania
2008-04-02 18:22:39
Canada’s men’s under 17 team is currently in the United Kingdom participating in an annual tournament that brings the top age grade sides from the USA, Canada, and Europe. Canada’s opening match against Romania was a 48-0 victory.
U.S. 7's Lose Close One To Canada
2008-03-31 18:20:05
The U.S. Sevens Team lost a tough one to Canada in the Plate Quarterfinals of the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, falling 24-21 to their rivals and finishing their run in Hong Kong early with a 2-2 record.
Global Results - 30 March
2008-03-30 21:59:00
There were some big results this weekend, in Toulouse, Welford Road and Perth for example but also in other places. The number of results is growing as the hemispheres overlap.
Rugby Coupon Codes
2008-03-27 19:27:05
The coupon code is one of the main selling points for online businesses and Rugby Rugby and the World Rugby Shop are working to bring you some great rugby coupon codes.  See what rugby coupon codes are currently available from the World Rugby Shop.
Rugby Canada and MediaZone ink Four Year Deal
2008-03-25 00:06:25
Rugby Canada and MediaZone, a leading global online broadcaster, today are pleased to announce a multi-dimensional six-figure sponsorship to provide leading edge broadband coverage of Canadian rugby through the Rugby Canada Network, powered by MediaZone.com.
Free Ground Shipping
2008-03-19 21:01:10
For a limited time only, the World Rugby Shop is offering a FREE Ground Shipping coupon code on all orders over $75.00 making this the perfect time to stock up on some rugby jerseys and other rugby gear.
Crowley goes Canadian
2008-03-19 17:14:01
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has paid tribute to one of its leading coaches, All Black Kieran Crowley, who has been appointed coach of the Canadian national team.
IRB North America 4 Tournament Schedule
2008-03-18 22:14:08
The International Rugby Board has announced the playing schedule for the 2008 IRB North America 4. The popular cross-border competition, that involves two elite representative teams from both Canada and the USA, will kick off on May 17.
Former All Black Crowley Takes Canada Helm
2008-03-18 16:37:38
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce former New Zealand All Black Kieran Crowley has been selected as Canada's new senior men's team coach.
Selections made for Hong Kong and Adelaide
2008-03-18 01:21:41
Ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong and Adelaide sevens tournaments, Coach Shane Thompson and Technical Director Doug Tate held a trial in Victoria Wednesday night to look at some new faces and give the incumbents a good work out. Thompson said the reasoning behind the evening trial was two-fold: to get the sevens players more action actually playing that style of game, and to see fitness levels being pushed in the fourteen minute game.
Ireland Added To Barclay Churchill Cup Lineup
2008-03-18 01:14:37
There will be a chance for more ‘craic’ in Chicago this June when Ireland takes part in North America's premier rugby tournament, the Barclays Churchill Cup.
Barclays Churchill Cup Tickets
2008-03-17 16:42:03
Rugby fans in Canada and the USA can win the trip of a lifetime to see England take on Scotland at the world famous Twickenham Stadium next year.
England Counties All Star team to play Canada Selects side
2008-03-07 01:58:05
The town of Chatham Kent in Southern Ontario, and Rugby Canada today jointly announced a match between England Counties, an All Star team made up of professional rugby players from England, and Canada Selects, an all star squad of Canadian players from around the country. The match will take place June 13th, 2008.
Exiles to lose Canadian Murphy
2008-02-26 19:23:03
London Irish and Phil Murphy confirmed on Tuesday that the Canadian international will leave the club at the end of the season.
Saskatchewan native Fix In Rwandan Outreach
2008-02-25 18:23:12
While those involved with rugby in Canada feel that because of other sports, such as hockey, football and baseball, the oval ball game does not enjoy the respect and attention it deserves, sometimes it takes visiting another nation to find out that the treasure trove of people and resources that are directed to rugby in Canada is impressive compared to other countries.
Canadian Rugby World Fishing Classic
2008-02-22 02:03:02
Read on for exciting information on how you can be a part of supporting some of Canada’s best young athletes as they pursue their dreams for representing our country on the world stage!
Cal Best UBC In 'World Cup' Opener
2008-02-21 17:05:01
Surviving a heated challenge from their longtime rivals to the north in the first match of the "World Cup," the Golden Bears turned away the British Columbia Thunderbirds today on Witter Rugby Field, 35-17.
Coaching Search reaches Final Stages
2008-02-20 22:56:34
The search for a new coach for Canada’s men’s national rugby team is down to the short strokes as final applicants are being interviewed prior to a decision by the search committee. Former Coach Ric Suggitt did not re-apply for the position, when his contract concluded on December 31st, 2007.
Bears Brace for 'World Cup' Wednesday
2008-02-20 22:43:43
One of the rugby season's most exciting matches kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on Witter Rugby Field, when the Thunderbirds from the University of British Columbia venture into Strawberry Canyon to take on the Golden Bears in the Berkeley-hosted half of the annual "World Cup."
U.S U-20 Loss Freedom Cup To Canada
2008-02-18 22:23:01
Under the lights at Bryant Stadium, the USA Under-20 Men’s Team lost a physical battle against their Canadian counterparts in the 2008 Freedom Cup match. After heading into the half trailing by just one point, the U.S. team was overcome by Canada 19-14 at the final blow.
Canada A Out Performs U.S.A.
2008-02-18 21:53:09
Canada has defeated the USA in one of two games of international U20 age grade men’s rugby that they will play this weekend. The matches are in preparation for this spring’s Under 20 World Championships being held in Wales.
Canada Drop Bowl Semifinal To Wales
2008-02-11 17:52:39
Canada wrapped up its second day at the USA Sevens rugby event in San Diego, with a loss in the Bowl championship semifinal to Wales. The event, which has sixteen countries play 44 games over two days, saw Canada finish the first day with a 1-2 record, its lone win over Chile along with losses to Kenya and Argentina.
Canada Sevens Bolster Squad
2008-02-07 19:19:04
Riddled with injuries and facing a tough challenge in their pool this weekend, the Canadian men's sevens team has called in some reinforcements ahead of the USA Sevens in San Diego, California.
Canada bring back retired Williams
2008-02-06 17:07:52
Morgan Williams, who hung up his boots after leading Canada at the Rugby World Cup last year, will be back in action at the USA Sevens as one of three changes forced on coach Shane Thompson.
Canada Go Winless In Day Two At Wellington
2008-02-04 19:22:18
Canada had a winless Day Two at the Wellington New Zealand Sevens tournament, part of the eight country International Rugby Board (IRB) circuit. With losses to England and the USA, Canada only managed a lone victory over Papua New Guinea on the first day of the competition.
U.S. U-20 To Face Canada U-20 In Freedom Cup
2008-02-04 19:02:22
In a preview of the inaugural IRB Under-20 Junior World Championships in Wales this June, the USA Rugby Men’s Under-20 Team is set to go head-to-head with fellow tournament contenders Canada in the 2008 Freedom Cup on Saturday, February 16, at Bryant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. The match kicks off at 7 p.m.
IRB fillip for cash-strapped unions
2008-01-25 22:19:12
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced a significant increase, of 10 per cent, in its annual investment in the game.
Canada Names 7's Side For NZ and U.S. Tourneys
2008-01-21 19:26:42
Canada's National Senior Men's Sevens (NSM7s) team has announced its squad for the International Rugby Board's next two events in New Zealand and the USA.
Let's Get Ready to Scrumble!
2008-01-16 02:04:20
There are still some open spots remaining in the 1st Annual USRFF 4-Player Scrumble Golf Tournament set for Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Salt Creek Golf Club. Get your USA 7s weekend started right by teeing it up in what promises to be a fun event. The Scrumble will commence with a shotgun start at noon. Don't miss out!
IRB intent on Olympic inclusion
2008-01-10 16:43:08
Newspaper reports suggest that the International Rugby Board (IRB) is to appoint a professional lobbyist to press the case for rugby's return to the Olympic Games.
ELV cornerpost
2008-01-04 00:19:14
The SANZAR countries have left the cornerpost where it was but depowered it somewhat for the Experimental Law Variations to be introduced into the Super 14 in February.
ELV changes at touch and line-out
2008-01-04 00:17:20
They have, it seems, not gone the whole proposed hog for line-out changes in the Experimental Law Variations to be introduced in the Super 14 in February.
ELVs and the scrum laws
2008-01-04 00:14:22
The Experimental Law Variations to be introduced into the Super 14 in two months' time affect the scrums.
How the ELVs could change the tackle law
2008-01-04 00:11:45
We shall look at each of the affected laws - tackle, touch and line-out, scrum and in-goal and try to adapt the present law to see what changes could be made in the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) to be introduced into the Super 14 in two months' time.
How the ELVs will be applied
2008-01-04 00:09:49
The meeting of SANZAR top brass, coaches and referees have produced a document on the application of the experimental law variations which will be used during the Super 14 in 2008. This application has gone out as a Game Management Action Plan.
SANZAR embrace ELVs for S14
2008-01-04 00:07:53
Spectators and fans will witness a quicker and more "exciting" brand of rugby, following a decision by the South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby Unions (SANZAR) to adopt a range of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for the Super 14 competition.
ELVs: what SANZAR has NOT included
2008-01-04 00:04:53
SANZAR has adopted part of the experimental law variations (ELVs) for use in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, specifically during the Super 14. What SANZAR will apply is NOT the full ELV proposal before the International Rugby Board.
Chicago Hosts '08 Churchill Cup Finals
2007-12-06 00:39:13
USA Rugby is hosting a press conference on Monday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago, to officially announce that the Windy City will host the finals of the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup in June.
Rugby Rugby Team Feature!
2007-11-30 19:57:04
Rugby Rugby is launching a new Team Feature column in 2008 which will highlight clubs and individual teams from around the U.S. and Canada.  We are excited that this series will be a great way for teams from all corners of the country with varied backgrounds to tell other rugby fans and players what makes their club so special.
2007 USRFF Annual Campaign
2007-11-05 18:39:47
What a great sport we play! It's not often you can travel halfway around the world and meet people from just about every country on the planet. I recently returned from France having watched the U.S. play Samoa and South Africa and I can't stop thinking about the experience and how fortunate I am to be involved in this wonderful sport.
SAVE 10% on WRS Orders
2007-10-30 17:20:38
RugbyRugby and the World Rugby Shop want to thank our readers for a great Rugby World Cup and help them get ready for the holidays by extending a 10% discount on all orders made between October 28 and November 4.
James calls for direction
2007-10-01 21:20:00
Mike James hung up his boots as a player and then insisted that Canada rugby needs a good kick in a different direction.
Suggitt puts on a brave face
2007-09-30 00:00:00
Despite his side's 37-6 defeat to Australia in Bordeaux on Saturday, Canada coach Ric Suggitt praised his team's efforts and put a positive spin of a winless World Cup campaign.
Preview: France v Georgia
2007-09-29 15:50:00
After just over three weeks of eye-opening rugby, France and Georgia possess the honour of kicking-off the final day of the World Cup Pool stage on Sunday.
Monro to tackle heroes
2007-09-28 12:00:00
Canada fly-half Ander Monro is looking forward to mixing it with his rugby heroes when his team takes on Australia in their final Rugby World Cup match in Bordeaux on Saturday.
Final bow for James
2007-09-28 09:53:20
Canada veteran Mike James will make his final World Cup appearance when the Canucks come up against the Wallabies at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux on Saturday.
RWC Set For Shake-Up
2007-09-27 20:36:56
If reports from BBC Wales Sport are accurate the current World Cup could be the last to be played under its current format.
No complaints from Suggitt
2007-09-26 10:16:01
Canada coach Ric Suggitt had no complaints about the outcome of his team's thrilling 12-12 Rugby World Cup draw against Japan at the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Tuesday.
Japan claw Canada back
2007-09-26 09:38:54
Neither Japan nor Canada will come away from the World Cup with a win, after they fought out a thrilling 12-12 draw in Bordeaux on Tuesday.
Japan steal last-gasp draw
2007-09-25 21:04:13
Neither Japan nor Canada will come away from the World Cup with a win, after they fought out a thrilling 12-12 draw in Bordeaux on Tuesday night.
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