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Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July

Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July

The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australian Steve Meehan.
'About 75' players on Lions long list as Andy Farrell presents Ireland-heavy coaching staff

'About 75' players on Lions long list as Andy Farrell presents Ireland-heavy coaching staff

A long list of “about 75” players has been drawn up by the British & Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of Australia, head coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday, after he presented his Ireland-heavy backroom staff for the trip Down Under.

Former All Blacks player, coach Alex Wyllie dies at 80

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famously tough All Blacks loose forward Alex (Grizz) Wyllie who went on to coach New Zealand to 25 wins in 29 tests has died. He was 80.

Ratings show Super Rugby is on a high but the Blues are on a low

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Super Rugby is booming. Early indications show that fan interest in the Southern Hemisphere tournament has reached new highs this season, building on strong viewing numbers in 2024.
Rugby Canada names 14-player roster for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens later this month

Rugby Canada names 14-player roster for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens later this month

Taylor Perry has been named to Canada's team for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, returning to the rugby sevens squad for the first time since winning silver at last summer's Paris Olympics.
France hooker Mauvaka banned 3 games for head-first strike in Six Nations

France hooker Mauvaka banned 3 games for head-first strike in Six Nations

DUBLIN (AP) — France hooker Peato Mauvaka was banned for three games on Thursday for his controversial head-first strike against Scotland in the Six Nations last weekend.
British and Irish Lions to play a First Nations selection as part of 2025 tour to Australia

British and Irish Lions to play a First Nations selection as part of 2025 tour to Australia

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions will play a First Nations lineup in Melbourne as part of the nine-game tour of Australia that includes three test matches against Joe Schmidt's Wallabies .

US rugby lines up busy schedule for men's and women's Eagles from April to July

The United States is attempting to drum up more interest in rugby ahead of hosting the men’s and women’s World Cups by staging its biggest ever schedule of home internationals this year.
Canadian women to open Pacific Four Series title defence in Kansas City in May

Canadian women to open Pacific Four Series title defence in Kansas City in May

The Canadian women's rugby team will open defence of its Pacific Four Series title on May 2 against the ninth-ranked United States at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad

France LONDON (AP) — Finished: 1st The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his five-year watch.