USA blast past Canada in first Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by The GuardianUSA 47-19 CanadaLeg injury to lock Nick Civetta a blowThe USA crushed Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Glendale, Colorado on Saturday, the Eagles’ final home game before the Rugby World...
'No quarter': Blaine Scully leads USA against Canada as World Cup looms
7 years ago by The GuardianCaptain America is home after six years with Leicester and Cardiff, looking to make a mark in England’s pool in JapanBlaine Scully’s US Eagles watched Argentina v New Zealand last week in their team...
Japan crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy champions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a thrilling final day of the World Rugby U20 Trophy in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Japan have beaten Portugal in a last gasp victory to be crowned 2019 champions and secure promotion...
Veteran Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia to retire from test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies veteran Will Genia has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Genia became just the tenth Australian Test centurion...
The Rugby Championship could expand in 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship could expand in 2021 with the inclusion of the likes of Fiji, Japan and the USA. Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle said on Friday that Sanzaar had been working on...
Steve Tew to end 25-year long career in rugby administration
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Executive Steve Tew has today announced he will stand down from his role at the end of this year. His departure will bring the curtain down on a 25-year long career...
England captain Sarah Hunter adds to call for women’s Lions team
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hunter eyes tours to France, North America and New Zealand• England coach Simon Middelton: ‘It is a great idea’The British & Irish Lions are coming under increasing pressure to create a women’s...
USA men could be rugby world champions this weekend – no, really
7 years ago by The GuardianEarn three more points than Fiji in Paris and Mike Friday, Perry Baker and the rest of the Eagles will be in sevens heavenIf the USA men’s sevens team earns three more points than Fiji in Paris this...
Scarlets appoint Richard Whiffin to complete new-look coaching team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have completed their coaching team for next season with the appointment of Richard Whiffin as assistant attack coach. Whiffin has been head coach of the Gloucester Academy for the...
Chile secure home test against Romania
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChile have secured a home test match against Romania in June. To be played on Saturday, June 08 the home fixture for Chile is to be their first of two home June Internationals, the second being against Spain...
