Rugby

Canada coach fields young matchday squad for Romania rugby test in Bucharest

Sam Miller, Jesse Kilgour and Rhys James are in line for their first caps off the bench Saturday when Canada faces Romania in a men's rugby test match in Bucharest. All three are members of Rugby Canada's Pacific Pride development academy.

Nov 14, 2024 1:23 PM Read more >

World Rugby postpones decision on future of 20-minute red cards

DUBLIN (AP) — World Rugby has postponed a decision on the future of 20-minute red cards which are being trialled in the ongoing autumn rugby tests.

Nov 14, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis elected to World Rugby executive board

DUBLIN — Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis has been elected to World Rugby's executive board.

Nov 14, 2024 7:21 AM Read more >

Australian Brett Robinson voted in as first non-European chairman of World Rugby

Brett Robinson, a former Australia back-row forward, was elected as the first non-European chairman of World Rugby, the sport's global governing body, on Thursday.

Nov 14, 2024 6:37 AM Read more >

Benazzi, Robinson and Rinaldo vying for the most powerful position in world rugby

The most powerful position in rugby will be filled when the next chairman of the sport’s global governing body is elected in Dublin on Thursday. Former France No.

Nov 13, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

Two uncapped players join France ahead of rugby test against New Zealand

PARIS (AP) — Two uncapped players have joined the France squad in the buildup to Saturday's rugby test against New Zealand.

Nov 13, 2024 2:35 AM Read more >

Former Rugby Canada chair seeks seat on World Rugby's executive board

Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis is seeking a seat on World Rugby's executive board.

Nov 12, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

HSBC SVNS champions to be decided in California at 2028 Olympic rugby sevens venue

The 2025 HSBC SVNS season will wrap up May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., where the champions will be crowned at the 2028 Olympic rugby sevens venue.

Nov 11, 2024 8:57 AM Read more >

Canada Ravens down U.S. Hawks, move a step closer to Women's Rugby League World Cup

JACKSONVILLE — Channy Crowl scored three tries Saturday to help the Canada Ravens move a step closer to the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 40-8 win over the U.S. Hawks in the final of the Americas Women’s Championship.

Nov 9, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Canada defence found wanting in 44-14 loss to Chile in men's rugby test in Bucharest

BUCHAREST — Chile ran in seven tries en route to a 44-14 win over Canada in a men's international rugby test match Saturday. The Canadian men are ranked 22nd in the world, compared to No. 21 for Chile. Canada faces No.

Nov 9, 2024 12:48 PM Read more >