NICK BLEVINS: RUGBY, BUSINESS & BEETROOT
Most people know Nick Blevins as the formidable 29-year-old, six-foot-
two, 225-pound Canadian inside-centre; What people don’t know about
the powerful runner and strong tackler is that the Alberta native has been
living completely off plant-based nutrition for the past four years
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CANADA SET TO FACE BRAZIL IN ARC ROUND THREE
Canada Head Coach Kingsley Jones has named his starting 23-man
roster for Saturday’s Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) third round
test match against Brazil at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC
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CHARRON TO BE INDUCTED INTO ONTARIO SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Two Ottawa legends, including former Canada Men's Rugby Team captain
Al Charron, are among six individuals being inducted into the Ontario
Sports Hall of Fame later this year as part of the 2018 class
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JOSH LARSEN SETS SIGHT ON WORLD CUP BIRTH
After making his test debut for Canada against Georgia in November, the
1.96m, 108kg, lock is looking to make a big impact for Canada’s Men’s
Rugby Team in the weeks to come.
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR CANADA VERSUS BRAZIL IN LANGFORD
International men’s rugby returns to the Home of Canadian Rugby at
Westhills Stadium on February 17, 2018 when Canada’s Men’s Team faces
Brazil as part of the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship
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VIDEO: ELECTRIC ATMOSHPERE EXPECTED AT BC PLACE
Nearly 30,000 fans were on hand the last time international men's rugby
took over BC Place in Vancouver and organizers are expecting the same
electric atmosphere on January 27 when Canada faces Uruguay
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TRAINING CAMP UNDERWAY IN LANGFORD FOR CANADA
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team gathered last week at the Home
of Canadian Rugby in Langford, B.C. to continue preparations
for the biggest series of a generation against Uruguay
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AARON CARPENTER ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT
Canada's all-time cap leader, Aaron Carpenter, has announced
his retirement from professional and international rugby today
after 80 test matches
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STORY: CARPENTER EMBODIES THE BEST OF CANADIAN RUGBY
Today, Aaron Carpenter announced his retirement from
international and professional rugby due to injury. Throughout
his 13-year career he amassed a record 80 test caps, scored
17 tries (tied for fourth on the all-time list) and is a veteran of
three Rugby World Cups
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AARON CARPENTER ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT
Canada's all-time cap leader, Aaron Carpenter, has announced
his retirement from professional and international rugby today
after 80 test matches
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LIFE AFTER RUGBY: PHIL MACKENZIE
As a player, Phil Mackenzie never took a day off. In
retirement, nothing has changed. In fact, he might be even
more intense. Officially walking away from a career as a rugby
player this fall, Mackenzie has transitioned into an off-field
career with the same tenacity and zest that made him a
successful and ever-energetic winger on the pitch
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1991 RUGBY WORLD CUP TEAM TO BE INDUCTED INTO BC SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Today, the BC Sports Hall of Fame announced that Canada's
Men's 1991 Rugby World Cup Team will be inducted as part of
the 2018 Class
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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY MEN'S ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce the first ever Canadian
University Men’s All-Stars, comprised of 40 athletes from the
six schools that recently challenged for the Spence McTavish
Cup in Guelph, Ontario
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FIJI DEFEATS CANADA IN FRANCE TO CLOSE OUT 2017
Canada's Men's Rugby Team dropped their final test match of
2017 to Fiji 57-17 today in Narbonne, France
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CANADA SET TO CLOSE OUT 2017 AGAINST FIJI IN FRANCE
Canada Head Coach Kingsley Jones has announced his
starting team to face Fiji in Narbonne, France in the final test
match of 2017
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CANADA SET TO CLOSE OUT 2017 AGAINST FIJI IN FRANCE
Canada Head Coach Kingsley Jones has announced his
starting team to face Fiji in Narbonne, France in the final test
match of 2017
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EIGHT CHANGES TO FACE ENGLAND ON TUESDAY
Canada interim head coach Sandro Fiorino has made eight changes to his
starting roster to face England on Tuesday in the second-of-three test
matches on their November tour
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UBC TO MEET UVIC IN NATIONAL MEN'S UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS ON SUNDAY
The UBC Thunderbirds will meet the UVIC Vikes on Sunday afternoon in
the Championship Final of the 2017 National University Men's Rugby
Championship in Guelph
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CANADA DEFEAT SPAIN 37-27 IN MADRID
Canada's Men's Rugby Team picked up a 37-27 victory over Spain on
Saturday in their second test match of the 2017 November internationals
in Madrid
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WATCH CANADA VS. SPAIN LIVE FROM MADRID
Canada's Men's Rugby Team faces Spain in their second test match of the
2017 November international series on Saturday at 10am ET/7am PT in
Madrid
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CANADA SET TO FACE SPAIN IN MADRID ON SATURDAY
Canada head coach Kingsley Jones has made five changes to
his starting roster to face Spain on Saturday in the second
test match and third game of their November international
series
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LE CANADA S’INCLINE CONTRE LA GÉORGIE POUR LANCER LES INTERNATIONAUX D’AUTOMNE
TBILISSI, GÉORGIE – L’Équipe masculine de rugby du Canada ont perdu leur
premier match internationale leur tournée d’automne, 54 à 22 contre la
Géorgie samedi au Dinamo Arena de Tbilissi en Géorgie.
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CANADA DROPS AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS OPENER TO GEORGIA
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team dropped their opening test match
of the 2017 autumn internationals 54-22 to Georgia today at
Dinamo Arena
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CHARRON INDUCTED INTO WORLD RUGBY HALL OF FAME
Five legends of the game were inducted into the World Rugby Hall of
Fame today (10 November) at a special ceremony in Rugby, England, to
celebrate their lives and careers in the game
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SEVEN CHANGES TO CANADA'S ROSTER TO FACE GEORGIA
Canada head coach Kingsley Jones has made seven changes
to his starting roster to face Georgia on Saturday in the
second game and first official test match of the November
international series
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PERSONAL THANK YOU FROM AL CHARRON
Canadian legend Al Charron will join Gareth Rees and Heather
Moyse in the World Rugby Hall of Fame this Friday in Rugby,
England
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MAORI ALL BLACKS DEFEAT CANADA IN HISTORIC CLASH AT BC PLACE
On Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd at BC Place
Stadium Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team put in a valiant effort
against the Maori All Blacks, but ultimately fell 51-9
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CANADA SET FOR HISTORIC CLASH AGAINST MAORI ALL BLACKS
Canada head coach Kingsley Jones has selected his 23-man
roster for Friday’s highly anticipated sold-out showdown
against the Maori All Blacks at BC Place
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MACK TO CAPTAIN CANADA FOR NOVEMBER INTERNATIONALS
Kingsley Jones announced today that Phil Mack will captain
Canada's Men's Team for their upcoming November
internationals
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JONES ANNOUNCES LONG LIST FOR MAORI ALL BLACKS FIXTURE
Newly appointed men’s head coach Kingsley Jones has
announced his long list for the upcoming highly anticipated
fixture against the Maori All Blacks on November 3rd at BC
Place
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CHARRON TO BE INDUCTED INTO WORLD RUGBY HALL OF FAME
Five legends of the game, including Canada's Al Charron, will
be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at a special
ceremony to celebrate their lives and careers in the game at
the hall’s official home in Rugby, England, on Friday 10
November
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR CANADA VS URUGUAY ON JANUARY 27, 2018 AT BC PLACE
Rugby Canada is delighted to announce that Canada’s Men’s
Rugby Team will face Uruguay in an upcoming Rugby World
Cup 2019 qualifying match at BC Place in Vancouver, on
Saturday, January 27th, 2018. Kick off time will be 5:00 PM
PST
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JASON STRANGE TO JOIN CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM IN NOVEMBER
Wales U20 head coach Jason Strange will join the Canadian
national squad for the duration of their upcoming autumn
campaign
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JASON STRANGE TO JOIN CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM IN NOVEMBER
Wales U20 head coach Jason Strange will join the Canadian
national squad for the duration of their upcoming autumn
campaign
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JASON STRANGE TO JOIN CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM IN NOVEMBER
Wales U20 head coach Jason Strange will join the Canadian
national squad for the duration of their upcoming autumn
campaign
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CANADA 'A' DROP AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE FINALE TO USA SELECTS
Canada's Men's 'A' Team dropped their final game of the 2017 Americas
Pacific Challenge 45-26 to USA Selects in Montevideo, Uruguay
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CANADA 'A' SET TO CLOSE OUT AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE AGAINST USA SELECTS ON SUNDAY
Canada ‘A’ head coach Mike Shelley has made 11 changes to
his starting roster to close out the 2017 Americas Pacific
Challenge on Sunday against USA Selects
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WAYNE 'BUCK' SHELFORD TO HEADLINE RUGBY LONG LUNCH NOVEMBER 3RD IN VANCOUVER
Rugby Canada is excited to announce that a Rugby Long Lunch, with
special guest former New Zealand All Blacks Captain Buck Shelford, will
accompany the Canada versus New Zealand Maori All Blacks presented by
AIG game on Friday, November 3rd in Vancouver
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CANADA 'A' FALL TO TONGA 'A' IN URUGUAY
Canada's Men's 'A' Team has dropped their second game of the 2017
Americas Pacific Challenge 31-15 to Tonga 'A' on Wednesday
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CANADA 'A' MAKE 11 CHANGES TO STARTING ROSTER TO FACE TONGA 'A'
Canada’s Men’s ‘A’ Team head coach Mike Shelley has made 11 changes
to his starting roster to face Tonga ‘A’ on Wednesday in the second game
of the 2017 Americas Pacific Challenge
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CANADA 'A' DROP AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE OPENER TO ARGENTINA XV
Canada's Men's 'A' Team lost their Americas Pacific Challenge opener
71-17 on Saturday to Argentina XV in Montevideo, Uruguay
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CANADA 'A' SET TO OPEN AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE
Canada ‘A’ head coach Mike Shelley has announced his starting team
to
open the 2017 Americas Pacific Challenge against Argentina XV on
Saturday at Estadio Charrua
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L’ÉQUIPE CANADA ‘A’ PRÊTE POUR LE DÉFI PACIFIQUE DES AMÉRIQUES
LANGFORD, C.-B. – Le programme masculin de rugby du Canada enverra une
équipe ‘A’ de développement en Uruguay à partir de dimanche pour la
deuxième édition annuelle du Défi Pacifique des Amériques à Montevideo.
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CANADA "A" SET FOR AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Program is set to send an “A”
development side to Uruguay on Sunday for the second
annual Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo
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KINGSLEY JONES NOMMÉ ENTRAÎNEUR-CHEF DU XV MASCULIN DU CANADA
LANGFORD, C.-B. (21 septembre 2017) – Aujourd’hui, le directeur général des
opérations rugby et de la performance Jim Dixon a annoncé que Kingsley
Jones a été nommé entraîneur-chef du programme masculin XV du Canada à
compter du mois d’octobre.
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KINGSLEY JONES ANNOUNCED AS HEAD COACH OF CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM
Today, Rugby Canada’s General Manager of Rugby Operations
and Performance Jim Dixon announced that Kingsley Jones
has been appointed Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Fifteens
Program, commencing October
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FANS INVITED TO REGISTER INTEREST IN RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 TICKETS
1.8 million tickets will go on sale in 2018 for the first Rugby World Cup in Asia
Fans encouraged to register interest today at www.rugbyworldcup.com/tickets
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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCED
The University of Guelph, Rugby Canada and the Canadian
Rugby Foundation are pleased to jointly announce that the
inaugural Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship will
be held November 16th to 19th at the University of Guelph.
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RUGBY CANADA DEEPLY SADDENED BY PASSING OF JACAZIO
This past weekend, we were shocked and saddened to learn of
the sudden passing of one of our Montreal Irish RFC family
members, Alexandre Jacazio (known as Jack to many of us), at
only 25 years of age.
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RATIER NAMED HEAD COACH, NATIONAL FIFTEENS ACADEMY
Rugby Canada is proud to officially announce former
Canadians women’s national team head coach Francois Ratier
will be staying on with Rugby Canada in a new role as the
Head Coach of the National Fifteens Academy.
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RUGBY CANADA STATEMENT ON NATIONAL MEN’S 15S LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM REVIEW
Rugby Canada released details and recommendations following the review
of the National Men’s 15s Program following the June 2017 International
Series.
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APERÇU DU CCR 2017 SENIOR MASCULIN
Le Championnat canadien de rugby (CCR) senior masculin 2017 se mettra
en branle vendredi alors que les Bears de la Colombie-Britannique
recevront le WolfPack des Prairies, puis suivra un duel entre les Blues de
l’Blues de l’Ontario et le Rock de l’Atlantique la semaine suivante.
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PREVIEW: 2017 SENIOR MEN'S CRC
The 2017 Senior Men’s Canadian Rugby Championship is set for kick-off
Friday as the BC Bears host the Prairie Wolf Pack before the Ontario Blues
face the Atlantic Rock the following week.
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SERVICE INFORMATION ANNOUNCED FOR RIC SUGGITT
Rugby Canada is deeply saddened to learn of the passing former senior
men’s head coach Ric Suggitt.
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LE CANADA S'INCLINE 52-16 À SAN DIEGO
L'équipe canadienne masculine de rugby s'est inclinée 52-16 devant les
États-Unis, samedi après-midi au stade Torero de San Diego à l'occasion
du deuxième et décisif match de la série de qualification pour la Coupe du
Monde de Rugby 2019. Les Américains ont donc décroché la place des
Amériques 1 dans le groupe C aux côtés de l'Angleterre, de l'Argentine,
de la France et de l'équipe Océanie 2.
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VAN DER MERWE, PARIS RULED OUT OF CONTENTION DUE TO INJURY
Co-captain DTH van der Merwe and winger Taylor Paris have
been ruled out of content for today's 2019 Rugby World Cup
qualifier against USA due to injury
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ONE CHANGE FOR CANADA AHEAD OF GAME 2 OF RWC QUALIFIER
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
his starting XV for Saturday’s winner take all 2019 Rugby
World Cup qualifier.
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MOOR GIVES UP BAY STREET JOB TO CHASE RUGBY DREAM
Dan Moor’s foray into Canada’s senior men’s team isn’t the usual pathway
taken.
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DTH VAN DER MERWE EST LE MEILLEUR MARQUEUR D’ESSAI DE L’HISTOIRE CANADIENNE.
Le joueur de 31 ans a réussi son 25e essai international en carrière
samedi durant le match de qualification pour la Coupe du Monde de
Rugby 2019 contre les États-Unis à Hamilton, devançant l’ancien record
de 24 détenu par Winston Stanley.
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L’EX-ENTRAÎNEUR-CHEF NATIONAL RIC SUGGITT S’ÉTEINT
Rugby Canada a tristement appris le décès de l’ex-entraîneur-chef de
l’équipe nationale senior masculine Ric Suggitt.
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VAN DER MERWE BECOMES CANADA'S ALL-TIME TEST TRY-SCORING LEADER
DTH van der Merwe is Canada’s all-time test try-scoring leader. The 31-
year-old grabbed his 25th test try during Saturday’s 2019 Rugby World
Cup qualifier against the USA in Hamilton, surpassing Winston Stanley’s
previous record of 24. Stanley had held the record since August 2003.
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CANADA ET ÉTATS-UNIS FONT MATCH NUL DANS LE MATCH ALLER DES QUALIFS POUR LA CM2019
Les équipes masculines XV du Canada et des États-Unis ont fait match nul
28-28 samedi après-midi lors du match aller de leur série de qualification
pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 au Tim Hortons Field de Hamilton
en Ontario.
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CANADA TIES WITH USA IN GAME 1 OF 2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
Canada and the USA tied 28-28 in Game 1 of their Rugby World Cup
qualifier from Tim Horton's Field.
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ANSCOMBE SELECTS TEAM FOR GAME 1 OF RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named his starting
XV for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup qualifier vs. USA at Tim Hortons Field.
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LE CANADA S’INCLINE CONTRE LA ROUMANIE À EDMONTON
À son dernier match préparatoire avant la série de qualification pour la
Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019, l’équipe canadienne masculine XV a subi
un revers de 25 à 9 aux mains de la Roumanie samedi à Edmonton.
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BLUES VETERANS SET TO HELP CANADA WIN RWC QUALIFICATION
With Canada set to face the USA Saturday at Tim Hortons Field in
Hamilton, Ont., a number of Ontario Blues veterans are gearing up to
help guide Canada to 2019 Rugby World Cup qualification.
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RUGBY CANADA AND METROLINX ANNOUNCE “TAKE GO TO THE GAME”
Rugby Canada and GO Transit are excited to announce that there will be
extended GO service on June 24th to Hamilton GO Centre to make it easy
for fans to “Take GO to the Game” for the Rugby World Cup Qualification
match vs. the USA at Tim Horton’s Field.
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CARPENTER BECOMES CANADA TEST CAPS LEADER
A record that has stood since Al Charron stepped off the field on October
29, 2003, after Canada had beaten Tonga at the 2003 Rugby World Cup,
has fallen.
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CANADA BEATEN BY ROMANIA IN EDMONTON
Canada were beaten 25-9 by Romania Saturday in Edmonton in their final
game before their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying series.
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CARPENTER RECORDMAN CANADIEN
Samedi, Aaron Carpenter deviendra le meneur de tous les temps de
l’histoire du rugby canadien samedi à Edmonton en disputant un 77e
match international face à la Roumanie au Ellerlie Rugby Park.
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CARPENTER TO BECOME CANADA’S ALL-TIME CAPS LEADER
Aaron Carpenter is set to become Canada’s all-time caps
leader as he will
play in his 77th test match Saturday against Romania.
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LA GÉORGIE BAT LE CANADA SOUS LA PLUIE À CALGARY
L’Équipe senior masculine du Canada a subi un revers de 13-0
aux mains de la Géorgie sous la pluie samedi au Rugby Park
de Calgary.
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GEORGIA BEATS CANADA IN RAINY CONDITIONS IN CALGARY
Canada's senior men's team fell 13-0 to Georgia Saturday afternoon in
rainy conditions at Calgary Rugby Park.
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BEUKEBOOM SERA LE CAPITAINE CANADIEN CONTRE LA GÉORGIE SAMEDI
L’entraîneur-chef de l’équipe canadienne senior masculine Mark Anscombe
a nommé son XV partant pour le premier match de la Série RISEAsOne du
mois de juin, samedi contre la Géorgie à Calgary.
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WATCH CANADA VS. GEORGIA LIVE
Canada’s Senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has
named his starting XV for Canada’s RISEAsOne June Series
opener against Georgia in Calgary this Saturday
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VAN DER MERWE ET BEUKEBOOM CO-CAPITAINES POUR LES MATCHS DE JUIN
L'entraîneur-chef Mark Anscombe de l'équipe canadienne senior masculine
a nommé DTH van der Merwe et Brett Beukeboom co-capitaines en vue
de la série de matchs internationaux que le Canada disputera en juin.
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32 JOUEURS INVITÉS POUR LES MATCHS DE JUIN
L'entraîneur-chef Mark Anscombe de l'équipe canadienne senior masculine
a dévoilé sa formation en vue des importantes rencontres internationales
qui auront lieu au cours du prochain mois, notamment les matchs de
qualification pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby que le Canada disputera
aux États-Unis.
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32 JOUEURS INVITÉS POUR LES MATCHS DE JUIN
L'entraîneur-chef Mark Anscombe de l'équipe canadienne senior masculine
a dévoilé sa formation en vue des importantes rencontres internationales
qui auront lieu au cours du prochain mois, notamment les matchs de
qualification pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby que le Canada disputera
aux États-Unis.
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: 2016-17 SEASON REVIEW
With the 2016-17 European season in the books, and the June
internationals fast approaching, a number of Canadians had
standout seasons overseas.
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VAN DER MERWE, BEUKEBOOM, NAMED CO-CAPTAINS FOR JUNE SERIES
Senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named DTH van
der Merwe and Brett Beukeboom as co-captains for Canada’s
June series.
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
his squad for this month’s crucial test matches including their
2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying series with the USA
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L’EX-INTERNATIONAL ÉCOSSAIS KELLY BROWN SE JOINT AU PERSONNEL D’ENTRAÎNEURS D’ÉQUIPE CANADA
L’ex-international écossais Kelly Brown se joindra au
personnel d’entraîneurs de l’Équipe nationale senior masculine
du Canada comme entraîneur de la défensive en vue de ses
quatre matchs internationaux de l’été en juin et juillet.
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FORMER SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL BROWN JOINS CANADA'S COACHING STAFF
Former Scottish international Kelly Brown will join Canada’s
senior men’s coaching staff as a defence coach for their
upcoming four test matches in June and July.
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25 JOUEURS AVEC LE TYEE DU PACIFIQUE AVANT LA SÉRIE DE JUIN
L’entraîneur-chef de l’équipe canadienne masculine Mark
Anscombe a dévoilé un groupe de 25 joueurs qui composeront
le Tyee du Pacifique dans le cadre de deux matchs
préparatoires à la Série de juin du Canada.
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PACIFIC TYEE ROSTER NAMED AHEAD OF CANADA'S JUNE SERIES
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
a 25-man Pacific Tyee roster for two domestic trial matches
ahead of Canada’s June series.
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ARDRON SIGNS FOR SUPER RUGBY'S CHIEFS
Hard-working Canadian forward Tyler Ardron has signed with
the Gallagher Chiefs for the 2018 and 2019 Investec Super
Rugby seasons.
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RÉSULTAT DU TIRAGE AU SORT DE LA CM 2019
Le Japon, hôte du tournoi affrontera l’Irlande, l’Écosse, le
premier qualifié d’Europe et le gagnant du barrage de
qualification en phase de groupes de la Coupe du Monde de
Rugby 2019 au terme du tirage au sort officiel qui annonce
une gamme d’autres duels prometteurs.
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RÉSULTAT DU TIRAGE AU SORT DE LA CM 2019
Le Japon, hôte du tournoi affrontera l’Irlande, l’Écosse, le
premier qualifié d’Europe et le gagnant du barrage de
qualification en phase de groupes de la Coupe du Monde de
Rugby 2019 au terme du tirage au sort officiel qui annonce
une gamme d’autres duels prometteurs.
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2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP DRAW MADE
Canada could potentially play in Pool C at the 2019 Rugby
World Cup after North America 1 was drawn into a pool with
England, France and Argentina
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QUATRE CANADIENS PRÉPARENT LEUR ÉTÉ EN NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE
Quatre Canadiens s’entraînent présentement dans des
environnements de haute performance en Nouvelle-Zélande
en préparation pour un calendrier important de matchs pour
l’Équipe canadienne senior masculine.
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FOUR CANADIANS TRAINING IN NEW ZEALAND AHEAD OF JUNE TEST MATCHES
Four Canadians are currently training in New Zealand in High
Performance environments ahead of a crucial summer for
Canada’s senior men’s team.
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WYATT INDUCTED INTO BC SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Mark Wyatt, a veteran of two Rugby World Cups, will be
inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday night.
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CANADA TO HOST USA IN FIRST LEG OF RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 QUALIFIERS
The road to the 2019 Rugby World Cup starts Saturday, June
24, as Canada take on USA in the first leg of their qualifying
series.
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ALBERTA RISEASONE SUMMER SERIES TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for Canada’s Alberta RISEAsOne Summer Series clash
with Georgia on June 10 in Calgary are now on sale to the
general public.
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HEATON RE-SIGNS WITH DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK
Darlington Mowden Park are delighted to announce the re-
signing of Matt Heaton, who joins a growing list of players
signed up for next season.
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REES NAMED TO INAUGURAL RUGBY CANADA HALL OF FAME CLASS
One of the most recognizable rugby stars of all-time, Gareth Rees won 55
test caps over a sensational career and played in four Rugby World Cup’s.
He became the first North American inducted into the World Rugby Hall of
Fame in 2011.
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CHARRON TO BE INDUCTED INTO INAUGURAL RUGBY CANADA HALL OF FAME CLASS
Al Charron, one of the most dominant rugby players of his time, is
Canada’s all-time caps leader after suiting up as a starter in all 76
appearances for his country, including 25 times as captain, a Canadian
record he shares with Gareth Rees.
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CRA : LE BRÉSIL SURPREND LE CANADA
Le Canada a complété son parcours au Championnat de rugby des
Amériques 2017 en subissant un revers de 24-23 contre le Brésil,
vendredi soir à Sao Paulo.
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BRAZIL STEAL WIN OVER CANADA IN ARC FINALE
Canada complete its 2017 Americas Rugby Championship campaign with
a 24-23 defeat to Brazil Friday night in Sao Paulo.
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CANADA TO CONCLUDE ARC FRIDAY AGAINST BRAZIL
Brothers Brett and Matt Beukeboom will make their first test
start together in Friday’s Americas Rugby Championship finale
against Brazil.
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ARC : LE CANADA SUBIT UNE COURTE DÉFAITE EN URUGUAY
Le Canada a subi une défaite de 17-13 contre l’Uruguay samedi soir dans
un match robuste du Championnat de rugby des Amériques à Maldonado,
en Uruguay.
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ARC : LE CANADA SUBIT UNE COURTE DÉFAITE EN URUGUAY
Le Canada a subi une défaite de 17-13 contre l’Uruguay samedi soir dans
un match robuste du Championnat de rugby des Amériques à Maldonado,
en Uruguay.
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ARC : LE CANADA SUBIT UNE COURTE DÉFAITE EN URUGUAY
Le Canada a subi une défaite de 17-13 contre l’Uruguay samedi soir dans
un match robuste du Championnat de rugby des Amériques à Maldonado,
en Uruguay.
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CANADA NARROWLY BEATEN BY URUGUAY IN ARC ACTION
Canada fell 17-13 to Uruguay Saturday evening in Americas Rugby
Championship action in a scrappy affair from Maldonado.
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LE CANADA PRÊT À AFFRONTER L’URUGUAY À MONTEVIDEO
Le retour de Conor Trainor et de Brett Beukeboom marque les
changements au sein de l’alignement partant de l’équipe
canadienne masculine XV pour le match du Championnat de
rugby des Amériques, samedi contre l’Uruguay.
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TRAINOR AND BEUKEBOOM RETURN TO BOLSTER CANADA'S ROSTER TO FACE URUGUAY
A returning Conor Trainor and Brett Beukeboom have both
been named in Canada’s starting XV for Saturday’s Americas
Rugby Championship clash against Uruguay
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VAN DER MERWE SIGNS FOR NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-
scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets
wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston Park Stadium
this summer.
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ARC 2017 : LES ÉTATS-UNIS GAGNENT DANS UN FEU D’ARTIFICE À BURNABY
Le Canada et les États-Unis ont combiné leurs efforts pour 12 essais alors
que les Américains ont remporté une victoire de 51-34 sur le Canada
samedi soir dans le cadre du Championnat de rugby des Amériques 2017.
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ARC 2017 : LES ÉTATS-UNIS GAGNENT DANS UN FEU D’ARTIFICE À BURNABY
Le Canada et les États-Unis ont combiné leurs efforts pour 12 essais alors
que les Américains ont remporté une victoire de 51-34 sur le Canada
samedi soir dans le cadre du Championnat de rugby des Amériques 2017.
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ARC 2017 : LES ÉTATS-UNIS GAGNENT DANS UN FEU D’ARTIFICE À BURNABY
Le Canada et les États-Unis ont combiné leurs efforts pour 12 essais alors
que les Américains ont remporté une victoire de 51-34 sur le Canada
samedi soir dans le cadre du Championnat de rugby des Amériques 2017.
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USA BEATS CANADA IN HIGH-SCORING ARC AFFAIR
Canada and the USA combined for 12 tries as the visitors
claimed a 51-34 win over hosts Canada at Swangard Stadium
Saturday night.
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FIVE CHANGES FOR CANADA AHEAD OF ARC CLASH AGAINST USA
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has made five changes
ahead of Saturday’s Americas Rugby Championship clash against the
USA.
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SNOW INTRONISÉ AU TEMPLE DE LA RENOMMÉE DE RUGBY CANADA
Un des joueurs de première ligne les plus prolifiques de
l’histoire du rugby canadien, Snow a connu une illustre
carrière au cours de laquelle il a disputé quatre éditions de la
Coupe du Monde de Rugby pour le Canada.
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SNOW TO BE INDUCTED INTO INAUGURAL RUGBY CANADA HALL OF FAME CLASS
As one of the most prolific front rowers in Canadian rugby
history, Snow enjoyed an illustrious career that saw him play
in four Rugby World Cups for Canada.
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RUGBY CANADA STATEMENT REGARDING SUMMER TEAM SPORT STRATEGY FUNDING CHANGES FOR MEN’S RUGBY SEVENS
Rugby Canada is disappointed to receive notice of the decision
to cease funding the Men’s Sevens program for the 2017/18
fiscal year through the Summer Team Sport Strategy as
recommended by Own The Podium (OTP), Rugby Canada CEO
Allen Vansen said today.
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TOUR DU CHAPEAU POUR PARIS DANS UNE VICTOIRE HISTORIQUE SUR LE CHILI
Taylor Paris a réussi un tour du chapeau alors que le Canada a signé la
100e victoire de son parcours international grâce à un gain de 36-15 sur
le Chili samedi soir à son deuxième match de l’édition 2017 du
Championnat de rugby des Amériques.
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PARIS HAT-TRICK POWERS CANADA TO VICTORY OVER CHILE
Taylor Paris had a hat-trick as Canada collected its 100th test win after
beating Chile 36-15 in Americas Rugby Championship action.
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ANSCOMBE APPORTE CINQ CHANGEMENTS AVANT D’AFFRONTER LE CHILI
L’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe senior masculine XV du Canada
Mark Anscombe a effectué cinq changements à son XV partant
pour le match du Championnat de rugby des Amériques de
samedi contre le Chili alors que les locaux seront en quête
d’une 100e victoire internationale.
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ANSCOMBE APPORTE CINQ CHANGEMENTS AVANT D’AFFRONTER LE CHILI
L’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe senior masculine XV du Canada
Mark Anscombe a effectué cinq changements à son XV partant
pour le match du Championnat de rugby des Amériques de
samedi contre le Chili alors que les locaux seront en quête
d’une 100e victoire internationale.
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LE XV CANADIEN DE RETOUR EN ALBERTA CET ÉTÉ
L’équipe canadienne senior masculine XV sera de retour en
Alberta au mois de juin pour une paire des matchs
internationaux amicaux contre la Géorgie et la Roumanie.
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LE XV CANADIEN DE RETOUR EN ALBERTA CET ÉTÉ
L’équipe canadienne senior masculine XV sera de retour en
Alberta au mois de juin pour une paire des matchs
internationaux amicaux contre la Géorgie et la Roumanie.
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WATCH CANADA VS. CHILE LIVE
Watch Canada's ARC match against Chile LIVE
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CANADA'S SENIOR MEN TO RETURN TO ALBERTA FOR RISEASONE SUMMER SERIES
Canada’s senior men’s team will return to Alberta in June for
international test matches against Georgia and Romania.
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ARC 2017 : LE CANADA PERD EN OUVERTURE CONTRE L’ARGENTINE
Le Canada a perdu son match d’ouverture du Championnat de
rugby des Amériques 2017 (ARC 2017) par marque de 20-6
contre l’Argentine samedi soir.
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CANADA LOSES ARC OPENER TO ARGENTINA
Canada lost its 2017 Americas Rugby Championship opener 20-6 to
Argentina Saturday evening
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McRORIE, CAPITAINE DU CANADA CONTRE L’ARGENTINE
L’entraîneur-chef Mark Anscombe de l’équipe nationale senior
masculine du Canada a dévoilé son XV partant pour le match
d’ouverture de l’édition 2017 du Championnat de rugby des
Amériques, samedi contre l’Argentine à Langford, en
Colombie-Britannique.
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CANADA SET TO OPEN AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ON SATURDAY
Senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named his
starting XV for Saturday’s 2017 Americas Rugby
Championship opener against Argentina
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CRA 2017 : ANSCOMBE NOMME UN ALIGNEMENT DE 29 JOUEURS
L’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe nationale senior masculine Mark
Anscombe a dévoilé la composition d’un alignement de 29
joueurs pour le Championnat de rugby des Amériques 2017.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES EXTENDED SQUAD FOR 2017 AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
an extended squad featuring 29 players for the 2017
Americas Rugby Championship.
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER REVIEW
As we open 2017, a vast number of Canadians are turning in
solid performances week in and week out for their European
based clubs.
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HEARN SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH LONDON IRISH
London Irish have secured the services of versatile back Ciaran Hearn for
a further two years, the Canadian international penning fresh terms with
the club.
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REVUE DE L’ANNÉE 2016 DE L’ÉQUIPE CANADIENNE MASCULINE XV
La dernière année a été une période de transition pour
l’Équipe canadienne senior masculine XV, mais c’était sans
doute l’année la plus affairée de l’histoire du programme, car
les Canadiens auront joué 17 matchs, notamment 10 matchs
internationaux au cours de cette période
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2016 YEAR IN REVIEW: CANADA'S SENIOR MEN
It was a transition year for Canada’s senior men’s team but
was undoubtedly the busiest year in the programs history as
over the course of the year, Canada played 17 matches, 10 of
which were full test matches.
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CANADA NARROWLY BEATEN BY SAMOA
anada concluded its 2016 November Tour with a narrow 25-23
defeat to Samoa in Grenoble, France.
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CUDMORE RETURNS TO STARTING LINEUP TO FACE SAMOA IN GRENOBLE
Canada's Men's Team Head Coach Mark Anscombe has named
his starting XV to face Samoa in France, which includes
veteran lock Jamie Cudmore back from injury
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BRAID SIGNS WITH WORCESTER WARRIORS
Warriors have captured 26-year-old Canada fly-half Connor
Braid till the end of the season.
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CANADA FALL TO ROMANIA IN CLOSE ENCOUNTER
Canada fell 21-16 to Romania in the second match of their November
Tour Saturday.
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ANSCOMBE MAKES THREE CHANGES FOR ROMANIA MATCHUP
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has made
three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s test match
against Romania.
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CANADA EXCITED TO RETURN HOME FOR ARC 2017
While Canada's senior men's team continue preparations for
this Saturday's test match against Romania in Bucharest,
their return to home soil is quickly approaching.
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LARSEN REPLACES CARPENTER ON NOVEMBER TOUR
Nanaimo, BC, native Travis Larsen has joined Canada's senior
men's team for their November tour in place of the injured
Aaron Carpenter.
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CANADA LOSE TO IRELAND IN FIRST MATCH OF NOVEMBER TOUR
Canada’s Men’s Rugby team dropped the opening match of their
November Tour 52-21 to Ireland in front of 52,000 fans at a sold out
Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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WATCH CANADA TAKE ON IRELAND IN DUBLIN
Watch live on Saturday at 2pm ET/11am PT when Canada's
Men's Team takes on Ireland in Dublin on CBC Sports
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CANADA HONOURS REMEMBRANCE DAY IN DUBLIN
Canada's Men's Rugby Team held a moment of silence and
read Flanders Field today ahead of their test match on
Saturday against Ireland in Dublin at Aviva Stadium.
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CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM SET TO CHALLENGE IRELAND IN DUBLIN HOMECOMING
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
his starting XV for Saturday’s test match against Ireland at
the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
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CANADIAN AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND WELCOMES TEAM TO DUBLIN
On Wednesday evening in South Dublin, Canada’s Men’s
Rugby Team and members of Rugby Canada were treated to a
world-class evening from Canadian hero & Canada’s
ambassador to Ireland, Kevin Vickers.
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PREPARATION UNDERWAY IN DUBLIN TO FACE IRELAND ON SATURDAY
Preparation is underway in Dublin for Canada's Men's test
match this Saturday against Ireland on CBC Sports
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CBC SPORTS TO BROADCAST CANADA VS. IRELAND TEST MATCH
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that Canada’s match
against Ireland on Nov. 12 from Dublin will be broadcast live
as part of CBC Sports’ Road To The Olympic Games.
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: OCTOBER REVIEW
The European domestic season is nearly two months old now
and a number of Canadians have been making a mark early
into the 2016-17 campaign.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES 28-MAN SQUAD FOR NOVEMBER TOUR
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
a 28-man squad for next month’s test matches against
Ireland, Romania and Samoa.
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BUSY NOVEMBER FOR TEAMS OF THE AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Americas Rugby Championship’s six participating teams
will have a busy international test window in November when
they play a combined 17 full internationals in the continent,
Europa and Asia
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CANADA 'A' FALL TO SAMOA 'A' IN APC FINALE
Canada 'A' lost 27-22 to Samoa 'A' Sunday to conclude its Americas
Pacific Challenge campaign.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES SIDE FOR APC FINALE
Canada ‘A’ senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has
named his starting XV for Sunday’s Americas Pacific Challenge
finale against Samoa ‘A’.
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CANADA 'A' FALLS TO USA SELECTS IN APC ACTION
Canada ‘A’ ran in five tries but lost their second game of the
Americas Pacific Challenge 47-37 Wednesday to the USA
Selects.
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FIVE CHANGES AS CANADA 'A' GET SET FOR USA SELECTS CLASH
Canada ‘A’ head coach Mark Anscombe has made five changes
ahead of Tuesday’s Americas Pacific Challenge clash with the
USA Selects.
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MCRORIE TO CAPTAIN CANADA 'A' AGAINST ARGENTINA XV
Canada’s Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Mark Anscombe has
announced his starting ‘A’ team to face Argentina XV on
Saturday to open the Americas Pacific Challenge (APC) in
Uruguay
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CANADA TO FACE IRELAND, ROMANIA, SAMOA ON NOVEMBER TOUR
World Rugby has confirmed details of an exciting programme
of November international test matches, with a total of 47
fixtures taking place involving 28 countries
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ANSCOMBE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
a 26-man Canada ‘A’ squad for next month’s Americas Pacific
Challenge (APC) in Uruguay.
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NINETEEN SENIOR MEN'S PLAYERS TO BE CENTRALIZED IN LANGFORD
Nineteen senior men’s players have been centralized in
Langford, B.C., where they will train on a daily basis with
senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe.
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CANADA TO FACE SAMOA IN NOVEMBER TEST
Canada will square off against Samoa later this year as part of
the November test window.
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AMERICAS PACIFIC CHALLENGE SET FOR OCTOBER KICK-OFF IN URUGUAY
World Rugby has announced the schedule for the Americas
Pacific Challenge 2016, a new "A” team tournament funded by
the game's governing body.
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ARC TO RETURN TO BRITISH COLUMBIA FEBRUARY 2017
International Men’s Rugby returns to British Columbia
February 2017 as Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team hosts
three Americas Rugby Championship games against
Argentina, USA and Chile in the second edition of the
tournament.
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HOTSON ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT
Tyler Hotson has announced his retirement from international
rugby after winning 45 test caps
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: 2016-17 PREVIEW
With the Top 14 and Pro D2 leagues already underway, and
the Premiership and Pro12 set to kick off this week, there are
a number of Canadian internationals to keep an eye on during
the European domestic season.
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CANADA 'A' CONCLUDES UK TOUR WITH LOSS TO GLASGOW WARRIORS
Canada 'A's tour to the UK concluded Tuesday night with a 63-
0 loss to the Glasgow Warriors.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES TEAM FOR WARRIORS CLASH
Canada ‘A’ head coach Mark Anscombe has made seven changes for the
final game of its UK tour against the Glasgow Warriors.
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CANADA 'A' FALLS TO ULSTER 'A' IN HIGH SCORING MATCH
Canada 'A' scored six tries but eventually lost 48-38 to Ulster
'A' on Friday in their second game of a three-match tour at
Kingspan Stadium in Belfast
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ANSCOMBE RINGS CHANGES FOR ULSTER CLASH
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has made
11 changes to his starting XV as Canada ‘A’ get set to face
Ulster Friday.
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CANADA 'A' FALL TO DONCASTER KNIGHTS
Gordon McRorie kicked nine points but Canada 'A' lost the opening match
of its UK tour 20-16 to the Doncaster Knights Saturday afternoon.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES TEAM FOR DONCASTER MATCHUP
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
his starting XV for Saturday’s Canada ‘A’ clash against the
Doncaster Knights.
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CANADA 'A' TO FACE GLASGOW WARRIORS ON UK TOUR
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
a 26-man Canada ‘A’ team that will tour the UK next month.
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ILNICKI JOINS MANAWATU FOR 2016 MITRE 10 CUP
Williams Lake native Jake Ilnicki is heading off for another
new adventure. The 24-year-old, who just completed a busy
summer with PRO Rugby side San Diego as well as Canada’s
senior men’s team, is headed to New Zealand to join the
Manawatu Turbos of the Mitre 10, formerly the ITM Cup.
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ITALIE BORD PASSÉ CANADA
Gordon McRorie a botté 18 points, mais l’Italie, a remporté
une victoire serrée de 20-18 contre le Canada dimanche
après-midi au BMO Field.
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ITALY SQUEAK PAST CANADA AT BMO FIELD
Gordon McRorie kicked 18 points but Italy picked up a narrow
20-18 victory over Canada Sunday afternoon at BMO Field.
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HEARN TO WIN 50TH TEST CAP AGAINST ITALY ON SUNDAY
Ciaran Hearn will become the 16th man to win 50 test caps
for Canada on Sunday when they host Italy at BMO Field.
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TIERNEY RELISHES CANADA SENIOR MEN'S DEBUT
At 19 years and 350 days, Matt Tierney became the seventh
youngest player to make his test debut for Canada when he
came on in the 67th minute against Russia in Calgary last
Saturday.
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WIN TICKETS TO CANADA VS. ITALY AT BMO FIELD
With Ciaran Hearn in line to make his 50th test apperance for
Canada, we're giving away two tickets to Sunday's game to
celebrate the feat.
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LE CANADA A VAINCU LA RUSSIE
Le Canada a inscrit six essais dans le cadre d’une victoire
convaincante de 46-21 contre la Russie au Parc de rugby de
Calgary samedi après-midi dans le deuxième de sa série d’été
de matches tests.
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CANADA RUN IN SIX TRIES IN CONVINCING WIN OVER RUSSIA
Canada ran in six tries as they convincingly beat Russia 46-21
at the Calgary Rugby Park Saturday afternoon in their second
RISEAsOne Summer Series match.
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OLMSTEAD REFLECTS ON WILD 12 MONTHS
Canadian lock Evan Olmstead looks back on what has been a
wild 12 months
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LE CANADA BATTU DE JUSTESSE PAR LE JAPON
Une fin excitante a vu le Canada être arrêté à la ligne d’essai
alors qu’il a été battu de justesse 26-22 par le Japon à BC
Place, à Vancouver.
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JAPAN EDGES PAST CANADA IN HISTORIC TEST MATCH AT BC PLACE
A pulsating finish saw Canada held up on the try line as they
were narrowly beaten 26-22 by Japan at BC Place in
Vancouver.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES STARTING XV FOR HISTORIC JAPAN MATCH
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named
his starting XV for Saturday’s historic test match against
Japan at BC Place.
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TSN TO BROADCAST 15 TEST MATCHES IN JUNE
In partnership with Rugby Canada, TSN is set to deliver a
month of international rugby test matches, including all three
fixtures in Team Canada’s SUMMER SERIES (#RISEAsOne)
plus 12 fixtures featuring the top men’s rugby teams.
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ANSCOMBE NOMME ÉQUIPE DE 28 POUR LES SÉRIES RISEASONE CET ÉTÉ
35 joueurs ont récemment complété un camp d’entraînement
d’une semaine à l’école Shawnigan Lake à l’Île de Vancouver
avant que la formation finale de la tournée soit choisie.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES SQUAD FOR RISEASONE SUMMER SERIES
Canada’s Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Mark Anscombe has
named his 28-man squad for the annual June test match
series.
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SEARS-DURU INKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH GLASGOW WARRIORS
The loose-head joined the club in March on a short-term deal
and is now contracted at Scotstoun until May 2017.
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AN AMERICAN RUGBY LEAGUE
Phil Mackenzie reflects on playing in a North American
professional rugby league
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35 JOUEURS NOMMÉS AU CAMP D'ENTRAÎNMENT POUR LES SÉRIES EN JUIN
L’entraîneur-chef de l’équipe masculine senior du Canada,
Mark Anscombe, a nommé 35 joueurs dans son alignement de
camp d’entraînement en prévision de la série internationale
d’été de juin.
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ANSCOMBE NAMES TRAINING CAMP SQUAD AHEAD OF SUMMER SERIES
Canada’s Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Mark Anscombe has
named his 35-man training camp roster ahead of this June’s
international Summer Series.
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CANADA NAMES SENIOR MEN'S COACHING STAFF AHEAD OF JUNE'S SUMMER SERIES
Ahead of this June’s Summer Series, Rugby Canada is pleased
to announce its senior men’s coaching staff.
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SNOW INDUCTED INTO NEWPORT RFC HALL OF FAME
Canadian legend Rod Snow was today inducted into the
Newport RFC Hall of Fame.
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CARPENTER SECURES MOVE TO LONDON WELSH
Veteran Aaron Carpenter has signed with London Welsh ahead
of the 2016-17 Greene King IPA Championship.
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SNOW TO BE INDUCTED TO NEWPORT DRAGONS HALL OF FAME
Canadian legend Rod Snow will be inducted into the Newport
Dragons' Hall of Fame Friday
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: MARCH REVIEW
It’s crunch time in Europe. With the domestic seasons
entering the tail end, the fight for promotion, playoff spots
and to starve off relegation is becoming tenser with each
passing week.
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CUDMORE TO JOIN OYONNAX FOR 2016-17 SEASON
The 37-year-old, who has spent the past 11 years with the
club, will join fellow Top 14 side Oyonnax beginning next
season on a four-year deal. However, the final two years of
that deal will see him take a coaching role with the team.
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ANSCOMBE ANNONCÉ COMME L’ENTRAÎNEUR-CHEF DU PROGRAMME À 15 MASCULIN
Aujourd’hui, le directeur général des opérations et de la
performance de rugby de Rugby Canada, Jim Dixon, a
annoncé que Mark Anscombe a été nommé entraîneur-chef du
programme à 15 masculin du Canada à compter du 1er mai.
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MARK ANSCOMBE ANNOUNCED AS RUGBY CANADA'S MEN'S FIFTEENS PROGRAM HEAD COACH
Today, Rugby Canada’s General Manager of Rugby Operations
and Performance Jim Dixon announced that Mark Anscombe
has been appointed Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s Fifteens
Program, commencing May 1.
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FORMER CAPTAIN NORM HADLEY PASSES AWAY
Former Canadian captain Norm Hadley passed away Saturday
at the age of 51
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SEARS-DURU JOINS GLASGOW WARRIORS
Canadian international Djustice Sears-Duru has signed a
short-term contract with Glasgow Warriors until the end of the
season.
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RIP JOHN CANNON: A TRUE CANADIAN RUGBY LEGEND
He was one of the most feared Canadian centres of all-time. A
hard-hitting workhorse, John Cannon was the epitome of
Canadian rugby. This past weekend, Cannon passed away of a
suspected heart attack. He was 35.
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FORMER INTERNATIONAL CANNON PASSES AWAY
Former Canadian international John Cannon passed away this
past weekend. He was 35.
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CANADA CONCLUDES ARC IN STYLE WITH NINE TRY WIN OVER CHILE
Canada ran in nine tries as they concluded their Americas
Rugby Championship campaign in style with a 64-13 win over
Chile in Santiago Saturday.
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CANADA FERA FACE AU JAPON, LA RUSSIE ET L’ITALIE DANS LA SÉRIE D’ÉTÉ
Rugby Canada est heureux d’annoncer que le rugby
international en matches tests revient en 2016 alors que le
Canada est prêt à ‘Faire un’ contre le Japon, la Russie et
l’Italie à Vancouver, Calgary et Toronto.
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INTERNATIONAL RUGBY RETURNS TO VANCOUVER, CALGARY AND TORONTO THIS JUNE
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that international test
match rugby returns to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto this
June as part of our annual Summer Series
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RATIER NOMME SON ÉQUIPE POUR LEUR DERNIER MATCH D'ARC CONTRE CHILE
L’entraîneur-chef provisoire masculin senior François Ratier a
effectué trois changements à son XV partant pour le dernier
match du championnat de rugby des Amériques de samedi
contre le Chili, classé 27e au monde.
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RATIER NAMES TEAM FOR ARC FINALE AGAINST CHILE
Interim Senior Men’s Head Coach Francois Ratier has made
three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Americas
Rugby Championship finale against 27th ranked Chile.
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L'ARGENTINE GAGNE CONTRE LE CANADA DANS LE CHAMPIONNAT DE RUGBY AMÉRICAINE
Un total de 34 points sans riposte a propulsé le XV de
l’Argentine à une victoire de 54-21 contre le Canada dans leur
duel du championnat de rugby des Amériques à Rosario
dimanche après-midi.
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ARGENTINA XV RUN IN EIGHT TRIES IN ARC WIN OVER CANADA
Thirty-four unanswered points propelled Argentina XV to a 54-
21 win over Canada in their Americas Rugby Championship
clash in Rosario Sunday afternoon.
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ARGENTINA XV RUN IN EIGHT TRIES IN ARC WIN OVER CANADA
Thirty-four unanswered points propelled Argentina XV to a 54-21 win over Canada in their Americas Rugby Championship clash in Rosario Sunday afternoon.
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WATCH CANADA VS. ARGENTINA XV LIVE ON SUNDAY
Canada will face Argentina XV Sunday in their fourth match of
the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship in Rosario.
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ENTRAINEUR EN CHEF RATIER ANNONCE L'EQUIPE c L'ARGENTINE DIMANCHE
Le capitaine Hubert Buydens revient dans le XV partant tandis
que Cam Pierce, de Pau, a été appelé dans la formation du
Canada alors que l’entraîneur-chef masculin provisoire
François Ratier a choisi son équipe pour le match de dimanche
contre le XV de l’Argentine dans le championnat de rugby des
Amériques.
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RATIER NAMES TEAM FOR SUNDAY'S ARGENTINA XV CLASH
Captain Hubert Buydens returns to the starting XV while Pau’s
Cam Pierce has been called into Canada’s squad as Senior
Men’s Interim Head Coach Francois Ratier has named his side
for Sunday’s Americas Rugby Championship match against
Argentina XV.
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CANADA BEATS BRAZIL IN ARC CLASH IN LANGFORD
Canada collected its second win of the Americas Rugby
Championship after a 52-25 win over Brazil.
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WATCH CANADA VS. BRAZIL LIVE
Canada faces Brazil at Westhills Stadium Saturday afternoon
in their third game of the 2016 Americas Rugby
Championship.
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RATIER EFFECTUE CINQ CHANGEMENTS POUR LE DUEL CONTRE LE BRÉSIL À LANGFORD
L’entraîneur-chef provisoire masculin senior François Ratier a
effectué cinq changements pour le duel contre le Brésil dans
le championnat des Amériques de rugby de samedi au Stade
Westhills.
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RATIER MAKES FIVE CHANGES FOR BRAZIL CLASH IN LANGFORD
Interim Senior Men’s Head Coach Francois Ratier has made
five changes for Saturday’s Americas Rugby Championship
clash with Brazil at Westhills Stadium.
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TOUR DU CHAPEAU DE CLEVER PROPULSE LES É.-U. A UNE VICTOIRE C. LE CANADA
Un tour du chapeau de Todd Clever en deuxième demie a
propulsé les É.-U. vers une victoire de 30-22 contre le Canada
dans le championnat de rugby des Amériques samedi soir, à
Austin, au Texas.
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CLEVER HAT-TRICK POWERS USA TO WIN OVER CANADA IN ARC MATCHUP
A second half Todd Clever hat-trick spurred USA to a 30-22
win over Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship.
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WATCH CANADA VS. USA LIVE
Canada faces the USA Saturday evening in Austin, Texas, in
their second game of the 2016 Americas Rugby
Championship.
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RATIER MAKES ONE CHANGE AHEAD OF USA CLASH
Canada’s Senior Men’s interim head coach Francois Ratier has
made just one change ahead of Saturday’s Americas Rugby
Championship test match against the USA.
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HEARN SIGNS EXTENSION WITH LONDON IRISH
Ciaran Hearn has agreed a contract extension with London
Irish for the 2016/17 season.
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CANADA BEATS URUGUAY IN ARC OPENER
Canada got their 2016 Americas Rugby Championship
campaign off to a flying start as they beat Uruguay 33-17 at
Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC.
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WATCH CANADA VS. URUGUAY LIVE
Canada opens its 2016 Americas Rugby Championship
campaign Saturday at home to Uruguay.
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SIX PLAYERS TO MAKE TEST DEBUT IN ARC OPENER
Six players will make their Senior Men’s Team debuts for
Canada on Saturday against Uruguay to open the 2016
Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium in
Langford, BC.
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GILMOUR ADDED TO ARC ROSTER
Kyle Gilmour has joined Canada’s roster for the inaugural
Americas Rugby Championship.
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OLMSTEAD SIGNS WITH LONDON SCOTTISH UNTIL END OF SEASON
London Scottish can today announce the signing of Canadian
international Evan Olmstead for the rest of the season.
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CUDMORE TO JOIN COACHING STAFF FOR 2016 ARC
Four-time Rugby World Cup veteran Jamie Cudmore will join
Canada’s coaching staff for the 2016 Americas Rugby
Championship.
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RATIER ANNOUNCES 28-MAN ARC LONG LIST SQUAD
Canada’s Interim Senior Men’s head coach Francois Ratier has
named a 28-man long list squad for the 2016 Americas Rugby
Championship (ARC).
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SINCLAIR PENS NEW DEAL WITH LONDON IRISH
Canadian international Jebb Sinclair has signed a two-year
extension with London Irish.
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WOOLDRIDGE SIGNS THREE MONTH DEAL WITH CLERMONT
Canadian prop Doug Wooldridge has signed a three-month
contract with French giants Clermont.
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RATIER EXCITED TO COACH SENIOR MEN AT 2016 ARC
Interim Senior Men’s Head Coach Francois Ratier is excited by
the prospect of coaching the team during the 2016 Americas
Rugby Championship.
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: DECEMBER REVIEW
Members of Canada’s Senior Men’s team continue to make an
impact in Europe as the domestic seasons near their halfway
mark.
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CROWLEY DÉMISSIONNE COMME ENTRAÎNEUR-EN-CHEF DE L’ÉQUIPE NATIONALE MASCULIN
Jim Dixon, le Directeur, Opérations rugby et
performance de Rugby Canada, a aujourd’hui annoncé que
Kieran Crowley démissionne comme entraîner-en-chef de
l’équipe nationale masculin effective immédiatement.
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CROWLEY TO STEP DOWN AS CANADA’S MEN’S TEAM HEAD COACH; RATIER ANNOUNCED AS INTERIM FOR ARC
Rugby Canada General Manager of Rugby Operations and
Performance, Jim Dixon announced today that Kieran Crowley
will be stepping down as Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s
Fifteens Team effective immediately
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CROWLEY SIGNS TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH CANADA
Rugby Canada and Kieran Crowley have agreed to terms on a
new two year contract, which will see Crowley coach Canada’s
Men’s Fifteens Team through until the next Rugby World Cup
qualifying round in August 2017
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RUGBY WORLD CUP REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
Today, Rugby Canada released the findings and
recommendations of its Rugby World Cup Review Committee
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2015 RWC NAMED MOST COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENT TO DATE
Rugby World Cup 2015 was the most competitive to date,
according to a comprehensive game analysis report published
by World Rugby today
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2015 YEAR IN REVIEW: DTH MAKES HISTORY AT RWC 2015
Canada's DTH van der Merwe made history at the 2015 Rugby
World Cup as only the second player to score a try in each of
the four pool matches
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CANADA TO FACE IRELAND NEXT NOVEMBER IN 2015 RWC REMATCH
Rugby Canada and the Irish Rugby Football Union have
confirmed that Canada will face off against Ireland in the
opening Test of the 2016 Guinness Series.
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: NOVEMBER REVIEW
It was another busy month overseas for a number of Canada’s
professionally based players in Europe as the domestic
seasons are in full swing and players have returned to their
clubs after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO LANGFORD IN 2016
International men’s rugby returns to Canadian Rugby Centre
of Excellence in Langord in February as Canada to face
Uruguay, Brazil as part of updated competition format
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TIEDEMANN SIGNS WITH BOURGOIN
Andrew Tiedemann has become the latest Canadian to sign a
professional deal in Europe as he’s inked an 18-month
contract with Pro D2 club Bourgoin.
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REGIONAL QUALIFICATION PROCESS SET FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019
World Rugby has announced details of the regional
qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
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2015 RWC NAMED BIGGEST AND BEST TO DATE
World Rugby declare England 2015 the biggest and best
Rugby World Cup ever with record attendances, reach and
competitiveness
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CANADIANS IN EUROPE: OCTOBER REVIEW
With the Rugby World Cup officially over, players have been
making their way back to their domestic sides and Canada’s
European based players are already starting to make an
impact.
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VAN DER MERWE TRY SELECTED FOURTH BEST AT RUGBY WORLD CUP
DTH van der Merwe’s Rugby World Cup try against Italy has
been selected as the fourth best of the tournament by World
Rugby.
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CANADA TO HOST ITALY NEXT JUNE IN TORONTO
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that international men’s
rugby will return to Toronto, Ontario next summer when
Canada faces Italy in June as part of their 2016 June
international series
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HEARN SIGNS FOR LONDON IRISH
London Irish has signed Canadian international Ciaran Hearn
for the remainder of the season.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP REVIEW COMMITTEE SELECTED
Rugby Canada’s General Manager of Rugby Operations and
Performance, Jim Dixon, has selected a review committee to
oversee Rugby Canada’s post 2015 Rugby World Cup program
review.
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PRITCHARD AND SINCLAIR MEET THE QUEEN AT RUGBY WORLD CUP RECEPTION
James Pritchard and Jebb Sinclair joined the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Monday at the official 2015 Rugby World Cup reception.
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PRITCHARD AND SINCLAIR MEET THE QUEEN AT RUGBY WORLD CUP RECEPTION
James Pritchard and Jebb Sinclair joined the Queen at
Buckingham Palace Monday at the official 2015 Rugby World
Cup reception.
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MOFFAT FEATURED BY COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Canada's Senior Men's skills coach Graeme Moffat was
featured last week as part of National Coaches Week and has
followed that up with another piece from his time at the 2015
Rugby World Cup.
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LA ROUMANIE A BATTU LE CANADA LORS DE LA COUPE DU MONDE
Un botté de pénalité à la 78e minute par Florin Vlaicu a donné
à la Roumanie une victoire de 17-15 contre le Canada dans
son dernier match de la Coupe du monde de rugby 2015 à
Leicester.
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LATE PENALTY PUSHES ROMANIA PAST CANADA AT WORLD CUP
A 78th minute penalty by Florin Vlaicu gave Romania a 17-15
victory over Canada in their final 2015 Rugby World Cup
match.
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LE CANADA VISE TERMINER LA COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY AVEC UN VICTOIRE MARDI
L’entraîneur-chef canadien Kieran Crowley a annoncé son
alignement partant pour affronter la Roumanie dans le
quatrième et dernier match de groupe de la Coupe du monde
de rugby (CMR) 2015 contre la Roumanie mardi, à Leicester.
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OLMSTEAD RELISHING OPPORTUNITY OF PLAYING WITH CUDMORE
At the 2003 RWC in Australia, Vancouver-born Evan Olmstead
met Jamie Cudmore and hoped of one day suiting up beside
the Canadian second-row
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CANADA LOOK TO CLOSE OUT RUGBY WORLD CUP WITH WIN ON TUESDAY
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting team to face Romania on Tuesday in the final game of
the Rugby World Cup in Leicester
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KING OF THE RING WITH BUYDENS
He's one of Canada's longest tenured players and also one of
the strongest so do you think you could wrestle a ball out of
Hubert Buydens' hands?
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DES ESSAIS EN FIN DE DEUXIÈME DEMIE PERMETTENT À LA FRANCE DE BATTRE LE CAN
Le Canada a de nouveau été une véritable épine dans le flanc
d’un de ses adversaires de plus haut niveau, mais il n’a pas
réussi à surprendre la France quand il s’est incliné 41-18,
jeudi, au Stadiummk à Milton Keynes.
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CANADA FALL TO FRANCE IN MILTON KEYNES
Canada got tries from DTH van der Merwe and Aaron Carpenter but
France left Milton Keynes with a 41-18 win in their World Cup pool match.
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L'ÉQUIPE DE CANADA CONTRE LA FRANCE À MILTON KEYNES
Le Canada espérera bâtir sur son impressionnante
performance contre l’Italie quand il affrontera son troisième
adversaire du groupe, la France, à Milton Keynes, jeudi soir.
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39 PLAYERS NAMED TO MEN'S U20 TRAINING CAMP
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce a 39-man training
camp roster for the men’s U20 program.
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BUYDENS WORKS ON NECK STRENGTH IN LATEST EVOLVE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS VIDEO
After being featured in Evolve Functional Fitness' last video,
Hubert Buydens is back again in their latest training video.
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TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE FRANCE AT MILTON KEYNES
Canada will hope to build on their impressive performance
against Italy when they tackle their third pool opponent,
France, in Milton Keynes on Thursday evening
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GILMOUR AND TIEDEMANN REPRESENTING ST. ALBERT AT RUGBY WORLD CUP
Kyle Gilmour and Andrew Tiedemann grew up together in St.
Albert, Alberta. Now, they're playing at a World Cup together.
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PARFREY REPLACES INJURED BRAID ON CANADA'S RWC SQUAD
Head coach Kieran Crowley has called in Patrick Parfrey to
Canada’s Rugby World Cup 31-man squad in place of Connor
Braid
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L’ITALIE A LE DESSUS SUR LE CANADA DANS LA COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY
Le Canada a encaissé une défaite crève-coeur dans son
deuxième match de groupe dans la Coupe du monde de rugby
2015 alors qu’il a perdu contre l’Italie 23-18 à Elland Road.
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ITALY EDGE CANADA AT RUGBY WORLD CUP
It was heartbreak for Canada in their second pool game at the 2015
Rugby World Cup as they lost out to Italy, going down 23-18 in Leeds.
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L’ÉQUIPE EST ANNONCÉE POUR AFFRONTER L’ITALIE À ELLAND ROAD
Le capitaine canadien Tyler Ardron débutera au poste de
numéro huit pour le match de la Coupe du monde de rugby
(CMR) de samedi contre l’Italie à Elland Road, à Leeds.
270 of 1174
EVOLVE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS PUMP UP REEL
Evolve Functional Fitness are back with another video feature,
this time producing a minute long pump up reel.
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ARDRON TO CAPTAIN CANADA AGAINST ITALY IN LEEDS
Canadian captain Tyler Ardron will start at number eight for
Saturday’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) test match against Italy
at Elland Road in Leeds
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PRITCHARD REPLACES INJURED UNDERWOOD ON RWC SQUAD
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has added James Pritchard
to his 31-man Rugby World Cup (RWC) squad after Liam
Underwood was lost for the tournament due to injury.
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MOFFAT SÉLECTIONNÉ COMME REPRÉSENTENT POUR LA SEMAINE NATIONALE DES ENTRAÎNEURS
Graham Moffat, entraîneur adjoint de l’équipe masculin de
rugby canadien, était sélectionné par l’association canadienne
des entraineurs comme représentent pendant la semaine
nationale des entraîneurs.
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MOFFAT FEATURED AS PART OF NATIONAL COACHES WEEK
As part of National Coaches Week in Canada, the Coaching
Association of Canada have highlighted Graeme Moffat,
Canada's Senior Men's Skills Coach at the Rugby World Cup.
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WHO CAN NAME THE MOST VEGGIES IN 15 SECONDS?
How many veggies do you think you can name in 15 seconds?
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SENIOR MEN'S FIFTEENS PROGRAM TO RUN IN TERRY FOX'S NAME
After Canada's women's sevens team raised more than
$3,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, Canada's World Cup
squad has set a goal of their own.
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BUYDENS FEATURED IN LATEST EVOLVE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS VIDEO
Canadian prop Hubert Buydens is featured in the latest Evolve
Functional Fitness video.
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LE CANADA PERD AU IRLANDAIS POUR OUVRIR A LA COUPE DU MONDE
DTH van der Merwe a marqué l’unique essai du Canada, mais
l’Irlande a réussi sept essais en route vers une victoire de 50-
7 dans leur premier match de la Coupe du monde.
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CANADA FALL TO IRELAND IN RUGBY WORLD CUP OPENER
DTH van der Merwe scored Canada's lone try but Ireland ran
in seven tries en route to a 50-7 win in their World Cup
opener.
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WACH LIVE - TEAM ANNOUNCED TO OPEN 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP AGAINST IRELAND
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named his starting
team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland
at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
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ÉQUIPE ANNONCÉE POUR LE COUPE DU MONDE 2015 CONTRE L'IRLANDE
L’entraîneur-chef du Canada, Kieran Crowley, a choisi son
équipe partante pour son premier match de la Coupe du
monde de rugby, samedi, contre l’Irlande, au Millennium
Stadium de Cardiff, au pays de Galles.
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CANADA INTRODUCED AT RWC WELCOME CEREMONY
Canada were formally introduced Tuesday at their official
welcome ceremony at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea.
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CANADA INTRODUCED AT RWC WELCOME CEREMONY
Canada were formally introduced Tuesday at their official welcome ceremony at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea.
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TSN TO DELIVER EVERY RUGBY WORLD CUP GAME
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, TSN’s complete
live coverage of the RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 showcases
every try, every scrum, and every tackle of the tournament.
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MEN'S RUGBY JENGA BATTLE ON ROAD TO 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Earlier this summer we pitted Canadian back row forwards
Thyssen de Goede & Richard Thorpe against each other in a
fun, yet intense game of Jenga during our Pacific Nations Cup
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WORLD RUGBY COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE TIER 2 UNIONS
As the countdown to England 2015 continues, World Rugby
has announced details of the program of support provided to
tier two unions over the current four-year cycle.
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OFFICIAL RWC MEDIA & FAN GUIDES RELEASED WITH WORLD RUGBY VIDEO FEATURE
Canada's Rugby World Cup campaign begins in eight days and
with it come our official media and fan guides.
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CANADA FALLS TO FIJI IN FINAL WORLD CUP WARM-UP MATCH
DTH Van Der Merwe scored two tries but Fiji left the
Twickenham Stoop with a 47-18 win over Canada Sunday in
the final 2015 Rugby World Cup warm-up match.
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FINAL PRE-RWC MATCH SET FOR SUNDAY AGAINST FIJI; WATCH LIVE
Jamie Cudmore will once again captain Canada as they face
9th ranked Fiji Sunday, September 6 in their final Rugby
World Cup warm-up match at The Twickenham Stoop
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CANADA COLLECTS SECOND STRAIGHT WIN WITH VICTORY OVER GEORGIA
Canada collected its second straight win of the summer after
a 16-15 victory over Georgia in Esher, England, Wednesday
evening.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP PREP CONTINUES WEDNESDAY AGAINST GEORGIA
Canada’s senior men’s team Head Coach Kieran Crowley has
named his squad for Wednesday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up
match against Georgia in Esher, England
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CANADA DEFEATS GLASGOW WARRIORS IN BATTLE FOR NEW SCOTLAND
Canada won its final Rugby World Cup warmup game on
Canadian soil after beating the Glasgow Warriors 19-12 in
Halifax Saturday afternoon.
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VAN DER MERWE SET TO FACE GLASGOW WARRIORS AS CROWLEY ANNOUNCES ROSTER
Canadian international DTH Van Der Merwe is in the starting
lineup for Saturday’s match against the Glasgow Warriors in
Halifax.
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CANADA VS. GLASGOW WARRIORS VENUE CHANGED
The venue for Saturday’s game between Canada’s Men’s
Senior Team and the Glasgow Warriors has been changed.
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RWC PROFILE: NEWFOUNDLAND'S CIARAN HEARN
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland's Ciaran Hearn could
play his first game in Eastern Canada this weekend if selected
to play against Glasgow Warriors in Halifax
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USA BEAT CANADA 41-23 IN HIGH SCORING AFFAIR IN OTTAWA
In a rematch of their Pacific Nations Cup clash earlier this
month, the USA again emerged victorious as they beat
Canada 41-23 in Ottawa Saturday.
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WATCH CANADA VS. USA LIVE FROM OTTAWA
Canada will face the USA Saturday in Ottawa in a rematch of
their Pacific Nations Cup match earlier this month.
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JAMES PRITCHARD DIARY: HANGING UP THE BOOTS
After a 61-cap career for Canada's Men's National Team,
James Pritchard gives his thoughts on his retirement from
international rugby
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CROWLEY ANNOUNCES ROSTER TO FACE USA IN OTTAWA ON SATURDAY
Canada’s senior men’s head coach Kieran Crowley has named
his squad for Saturday’s test match against the USA at Twin
Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa
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EUROPEAN FIXTURES PIT CANADIANS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER
The groups for the 2015-16 Champions and Challenge Cup
were revealed in June but Friday the fixtures for the group
stage were finally released.
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LEO CROWLEY TO JOIN MELBOURNE REBELS AFTER WORLD CUP
The RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels have signed highly-rated
New Zealander Leo Crowley, currently with Canada ahead of
the 2015 Rugby World Cup, as Assistant Coach until the end
of the 2017 Super Rugby season.
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TOP 10 2015 PACIFIC NATIONS CUP TRIES IN CANADA
The Pacific Nations Cup featured a wealth of excitement ranging from big tackles, last gasp wins as well as numerous top class tries.
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CANADA'S PNC CLASH WITH USA DRAWS NEARLY 150,000 VIEWERS
Canada’s Pacific Nations Cup finale against the USA last
Monday drew 146,000 viewers on TSN.
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WORLD CUP PREPARATION SHIFTS TO OTTAWA AFTER PNC
Following the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, Canada Head
Coach Kieran Crowley has announced a preliminary 35-man
roster with attention now shifting to the next leg of their
Rugby World Cup preparation
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FIJI CLAIM PACIFIC NATIONS CUP TITLE WITH THRILLING WIN OVER SAMOA
In a wildly entertaining conclusion to the Pacific Nations Cup,
Fiji walked away as champions after a 39-29 win over Samoa
in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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USA SNEAK PAST CANADA ON LAST MINUTE DROP GOAL
AJ MacGinty hit a drop goal in the 80th minute as the USA
edged Canada 15-13 at the Pacific Nations Cup.
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TONGA CLAIM THIRD PLACE AT PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Tonga claimed third place at the Pacific Nations Cup after they
beat Japan 31-20 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC.
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WATCH PACIFIC NATIONS CUP FINALS DAY LIVE
The Pacific Nations Cup concludes Monday with a triple-header
at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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CANADA SET FOR PACIFIC NATIONS CUP FINALE AGAINST USA
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has made 12 changes for
Monday’s Pacific Nations Cup matchup against the USA in
Burnaby, British Columbia
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CANADA TO PLAY FINAL GAME IN BRITISH COLUMBIA BEFORE WORLD CUP
Canada will play its final game in British Columbia before the
World Cup Monday when they play the USA in their final
Pacific Nations Cup clash.
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SAMOA BEAT CANADA ON LAST GASP TRY AT PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Sakaria Taulafo scored a last gasp try as Samoa edged past
Canada 21-20 at the Pacific Nations Cup Wednesday night in
Toronto.
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FIJI HANG ON FOR WIN OVER JAPAN AT PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Joshua Matavesi scored 17 points as Fiji hung on for a 27-22
win over Japan in their Pacific Nations Cup clash in Toronto
Wednesday evening.
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TONGA PICKS UP SECOND WIN AT PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Kurt Morath kicked 18 points and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored two
tries as Tonga picked up their second straight win at the 2015
Pacific Nations Cup with a 33-19 victory over the USA at BMO
Field in Toronto.
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WATCH TODAY'S TRIPLE-HEADER FROM TORONTO LIVE
Round 3 of the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup moves to Toronto as
all six teams will be in action Wednesday.
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CANADA SET TO FACE SAMOA ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT BMO FIELD
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has made wholesale
changes to his lineup for Wednesday’s Pacific Nations Cup
(PNC) clash against Samoa at BMO Field in Toronto.
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CANADA DEFEATED BY TONGA IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Canada fell to 0-2 at the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup after a 28-
18 loss to Tonga at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.,
Friday evening.
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WATCH CANADA VS. TONGA LIVE
Canada will return to home soil Friday evening as they battle
Tonga in their second game of the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup.
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COACH CROWLEY MAKES THREE CHANGES TO FACE TONGA IN BURNABY
Head coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes for
Friday’s Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) clash against Tonga in
Burnaby, British Columbia
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CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP OPENER
Canada fell 20-6 to Japan in their opening game of the 2015
Pacific Nations Cup in San Jose, California, Saturday evening.
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CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP OPENER
Canada fell 20-6 to Japan in their opening match of the 2015
Pacific Nations Cup in San Jose, California, Saturday evening.
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WATCH CANADA VS. JAPAN LIVE IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Canada will face Japan Saturday in San Jose, California, to
kick off their 2015 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) campaign.
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CANADA SET TO FACE JAPAN IN SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY
Kieran Crowley has named his starting roster for Canada’s
opening Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan in San Jose,
California, on Saturday
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TSN TO BROADCAST PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
TSN follows every step of Canada's men’s rugby team on their
journey to this fall’s RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 with exclusive
coverage of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015.
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Ahead of Canada’s opening game of the 2015 Pacific Nations
Cup (PNC) against Japan in San Jose this weekend, Head
Coach Kieran Crowley has named his 31-man squad
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MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM, CANUCKS LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER
Rugby Canada’s senior men’s team aren’t the only ones
training at Shawnigan Lake School this week as the Vancouver
Canucks have also been hosting their Prospects Development
Camp.
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MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CAMP UNDERWAY AT SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL
Canada’s Men’s National Team assembled this week at
Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island as they continue
preparations for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
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KLEEBERGER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
A little under a decade after making his Canadian test debut,
Adam Kleeberger is retiring from rugby.
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TICKETS FOR THE BATTLE FOR NEW SCOTLAND GO ON SALE JULY 3
Sports & Entertainment Atlantic (SEA), in partnership with
Rugby Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that tickets for the
‘Battle for New Scotland’ international men’s rugby match will
go on sale this Friday July 3rd at 10am.
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BARNES TO JOIN CHIEFS AS ASSISTANT COACH
Canada's forwards coach Neil Barnes has been named as an
assistant coach for the Chiefs of Super Rugby.
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MCRORIE HOPES CRC CAN HELP BOOK HIS PLACE TO 2015 WORLD CUP
Gordon McRorie is hoping a good performance at the CRC will
help book his flight to England for the World Cup
331 of 1174
CANADIANS IN EUROPE: A SEASON REVIEW
Canada had a record 18 players playing professional rugby in
Europe this past season across five different leagues.
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CANADIANS TO BATTLE IN EUROPE'S PREMIER COMPETITIONS
A number of Canadians will face off in next season’s European
competitions after the draws were made for the Champions
Cup and Challenge Cup.
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CANADA TO HOST USA IN OTTAWA IN PRE-RUGBY WORLD CUP CLASH
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that Canada’s Men’s
Rugby Team will face the USA on August 22 in Ottawa as they
continue their coast-to-coast preparation for the 2015 Rugby
World Cup
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MEN'S ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR NACRA SEVENS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Canada Men's Sevens Team's head coach Liam Middleton
has selected his squad for this weekend's crucial NACRA
Sevens Olympic qualifying tournament
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FORMER CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL PYKE TO PLAY IN 100TH AFL GAME
Former Canadian international Mike Pyke will play in his 100th
AFL game Saturday when the Sydney Swans play the Gold
Coast.
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VAN DER MERWE SCORES TRY AS GLASGOW WARRIORS WIN PRO 12 FINAL
DTH Van Der Merwe scored a first half try as the Glasgow Warriors won
their first ever Guinness Pro 12 title with a 31-13 win over Munster in
Belfast, Ireland.
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CANADA TO HOST GLASGOW WARRIORS IN 'BATTLE OF NEW SCOTLAND'
Sports & Entertainment Atlantic (SEA), in partnership with
Rugby Canada, Rugby Nova Scotia and the Province of Nova
Scotia, is pleased to announce that international men’s rugby
will be coming to the Maritimes when Canada’s Men’s
team plays an international fixture against the Glasgow
Warriors on August 29th in Halifax.
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PARIS AND MARSHALL EARN PROMOTION TO TOP 14
Taylor Paris and Jason Marshall will be playing in the Top 14
next season after Agen beat Stade Montois 16-15 in the Pro
D2 playoff final.
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VAN DER MERWE SCORES GAME-WINNING TRY TO SEND GLASGOW TO PRO12 FINAL
Canadian international winger DTH Van Der Merwe scored the
game-winning try as the Glasgow Warriors advanced to the
Guinness Pro 12 Final with a 16-14 win over Ulster.
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AMERICA'S TOP RUGBY NATIONS PLANNING FOR BRIGHT FUTURE
Executive members of the top-6 ranked rugby nations
spanning North and South America met in Miami, FL this week
to discuss the creation of a new annual International
Championship set to begin in 2016
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WEBB ELLIS CUP BUILDS EXCITEMENT FOR 2015 RWC IN CANADA
A visit from the Webb Ellis Cup has started to build excitement
in Canada for Rugby World Cup 2015.
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RYAN HAMILTON RETIRES WITH 17 SENIOR MEN'S CAPS TO HIS NAME
After 10 years with Rugby Canada from the Under 17 level to
the Senior Men's team, Canadian hooker Ryan Hamilton has
decided to call time on his playing days.
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RYAN HAMILTON RETIRES WITH 17 SENIOR MEN'S CAPS TO HIS NAME
After 10 years with Rugby Canada from the Under 17 level to
the Senior Men's team, Canadian hooker Ryan Hamilton has
decided to call time on his playing days.
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CANADA ‘A’ DEFEAT SAMOA ‘A’ IN FIJI
Suva, Fiji- Canada ‘A’ claimed 3rd place in the Pacific
Challenge Cup today in Fiji. A spirited second half fight
back, and a last minute try from Alistair Clark, sealed the
victory for Canada.
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CANADA 'A' LOOK TO CLOSE OUT PACIFIC CHALLENGE IN 3RD PLACE; WATCH LIVE
Canada ‘A’ Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster for a re-match against Samoa ‘A’ in the fourth
and final game of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge on
Monday (Sunday in Canada) in Suva, Fiji. The winner of the
fixture will finish 3rd in the six-team tournament
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CANADA ‘A’ FALL TO PAMPAS XV IN FIJI
Suva, Fiji – A brave Canada ‘A’ side fell to the Pampas XV
today in their final Pacific Challenge Cup pool match.
Canada ‘A’ would score first in the match, but
would end up trailing the Pampas XV 10 – 17 at half time.
A late try by Connor Trainor would make it a one score
game,
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE PAMPAS XV IN SUVA ON TUESDAY
Canada ‘A’ Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster for tomorrow night’s fixture against PAMPAS XV
as part of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge in Suva, Fiji
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LATE PENALTY HELPS LIFT SAMOA 'A' OVER CANADA 'A' IN FIJI
Canada ‘A’ narrowly lost their second game of the World
Rugby Pacific Challenge 19-17 against Samoa ‘A’ on Saturday
afternoon in Suva, Fiji
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10 CHANGES TO STARTING ROSTER FOR CANADA 'A' TO FACE SAMOA 'A'
Following a 69-17 victory over Junior Japan on Tuesday,
Canada ‘A’ Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting rosters to face Samoa ‘A’ on Saturday in Suva, Fiji in
the second game of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge.
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DOMINANT VICTORY OVER JUNIOR JAPAN FOR CANADA 'A'
Canada ‘A’ opened the 2015 World Rugby Pacific Challenge
with a dominant 69-17 win over Junior Japan today in Suva,
Fiji
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WATCH CANADA 'A' VERSUS JUNIOR JAPAN LIVE; ROSTER ANNOUNCED
Canada ‘A’ Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster to face Junior Japan on Monday March 9, 2015
in Suva, Fiji to open the Pacific Rugby Challenge
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BUYDENS TO CAPTAIN CANADA 'A' AT PACIFIC RUGBY CHALLENGE
Men’s Fifteens Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
Canada ‘A’ travelling roster for the upcoming Pacific Rugby
Challenge in Suva, Fiji from March 10 to 23, with
Saskatchewan's Hubert Buydens leading as Captain
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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP RETURNS TO CANADA THIS SUMMER
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that international men’s
rugby will return this summer with World Rugby’s Pacific
Nations Cup (PNC) matches being held in Burnaby, British
Columbia and Toronto, Ontario
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DTH VAN DER MERWE TO JOIN SCARLETS THIS SUMMER
GLASGOW’S Canadian winger DTH van der Merwe is to quit
Scotstoun and join the Scarlets this summer. The club's
leading try scorer will call time on a six-year spell with
Warriors when he moves to the Welsh region at the end of the
season
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CANADA 'A' TO JOIN PACIFIC RUGBY CHALLENGE 2015
Six teams will take part in the key development tournament
at the ANZ Stadium in Suva. Hosts Fiji ‘A’, will be joined by
their island neighbours Tonga ‘A’ and Samoa ‘A’, Japan Juniors,
Argentina PAMPAS XV and newcomers Canada ‘A’.
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ARDRON TO CAPTAIN OSPREYS ON SATURDAY AGAINST BENETTON TREVISO
23 year old Tyler Ardron will lead the Ospreys into battle for
the first time this weekend after being handed the captain’s
armband by Steve Tandy for Saturday’s game against
Benetton Treviso
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RUGBY UNITED PROFILE - ONTARIO'S JOHN MOONLIGHT
27-year-old John Moonlight, who hails from Pickering,
Ontario, is profiled before departing next week for the
Wellington Sevens in New Zealand with Canada's Sevens
Team
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW #7 - MEN'S FIFTEENS SEASON REVIEW
A year ago the summer of 2013 had seen Canada come within
inches of its first Pacific Nations Cup title with big wins over
Fiji and Tonga, but 2014 would not be nearly as kind
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW #7 - MEN'S FIFTEENS SEASON REVIEW
A year ago the summer of 2013 had seen Canada come within
inches of its first Pacific Nations Cup title with big wins over
Fiji and Tonga, but 2014 would not be nearly as kind
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TWIN ELM RUGBY PARK LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
To coincide with its 40th anniversary, Twin Elm Rugby Park
(TERP) in Ottawa recently launched a $40,000 ‘build a brick’
fundraising campaign
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RUGBY WORLD CUP TICKETS BACK ON SALE NOW
Tickets for next year's Rugby World Cup in England and Wales
have gone back on sale to the general public on a first come
first served basis
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WATCH CANADA VERSUS ROMANIA LIVE FROM BUCHAREST
Captain Tyler Ardron, who has been unavailable throughout
Canada’s November tour so far due to injury, will lead the side
from the number eight position against Romania on Saturday
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CANADA NARROWLY DROP THIRD TEST OF NOVEMBER TOUR TO SAMOA
Canada went down to a 13-23 defeat against Samoa in
Vannes, France, on Friday but will feel the game was there for
the taking late on.
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE SAMOA IN FRANCE; WATCH LIVE
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster to face Samoa on Friday at Stade de la Rabine
in Vannes, France in the third game of Canada’s year-end tour
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BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK INTO CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM'S PREPARATION
Last week in North Wales, four friends and rugby enthusiasts
took part in a once-in-a-lifetime ‘guys trip’, giving them a rare
behind-the-scenes glimpse into Canada’s Men’s Team and
their preparation for international rugby
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CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM VISITS JUNO BEACH ON REMEMBRANCE DAY
On Tuesday afternoon, Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team took time
out of their training schedule to visit Juno Beach in France in
order to pay their respects and honour those who have and
continue to serve our country
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CANADA PICK UP VICTORY OVER NAMIBIA IN NORTH WALES
Canada sealed a 17-13 victory over Namibia at Parc Eirias on Friday,
setting them up well for their two remaining end-of-year internationals.
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WATCH CANADA VS NAMIBIA LIVE ON FRIDAY AT 2PM ET/11AM PT
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has released his 23-man
roster to face fellow Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier Namibia
on Friday at Parc Eirias in the second game of the year-end
tour
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BARBARIANS AND TIGERS SERVE UP ENTERTAINING TREAT
Leicester Tigers and Barbarians scored 13 tries between them
in an entertaining clash at Welford Road on Tuesday night that
helped mark the Baa Baas 125th anniversary
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DUKE AND MARSHALL SELECTED FOR HISTORIC BARBARIANS
Rugby Canada is happy to announce that Jason Marshall and
Sean Duke have been selected for the Barbarians RFC after
being selected for their Tuesday game against Leicester Tigers
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DUKE AND MARSHALL SELECTED FOR HISTORIC BARBARIANS
Rugby Canada is happy to announce that Jason Marshall and
Sean Duke have been selected for the Barbarians RFC after
being selected for their Tuesday game against Leicester Tigers
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CANADA EDGED OUT BY CHAMPIONSHIP XV
Canada kicked-off their four-match November tour with a 28-23 defeat to
a Championship XV at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on Sunday.
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CANADA'S PRITCHARD FAMILIAR WITH SUNDAY'S OPPOSITION
Having played the last 11 seasons with Bedford Blues in the
Championship, Canada’s James Pritchard knows what to
expect on Sunday
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BUYDENS TO LEAD CANADA IN NOVEMBER AS ON FIELD CAPTAIN
Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced that
Saskatchewan's Hubert Buydens will lead Canada as on field
captain in November
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO OPEN TOUR AGAINST CHAMPIONSHIP XV
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster to open the 2014 year-end tour on Sunday
against the Championship XV Team at Sixways in Worcester,
England
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YEAR END TOUR PREVIEW FOR CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM
Canada's Men's Team departs for England this week in
preparation for their year end tour against RFU Championship
XV, Namibia, Samoa and Romania
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CANADA'S HUBERT BUYDENS WINS ITM CUP CHAMPIONSHIP IN NZ
Saskatchewan prop Hubert Buydens helped his Manawatu
Turbos side claim the 2014 ITM Cup Championship Final on
Friday in New Zealand
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CANADA'S LONG LIST ANNOUNCED FOR YEAR END TOUR
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named a long list of
players to be available throughout the four-week year-end
tour to the UK and Europe
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REES TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE CANADIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME
On Wednesday night in downtown Toronto, former Canada
Captain Gareth Rees will be the first rugby player inducted
into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
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ARGENTINA JAGUARS DEFEAT CANADA 'A', CAPTURE ARC TITLE
On Sunday night at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC, the
Argentina Jaguars defeated Canada 39-9 to finish the 2014
ARC undefeated
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GARETH REES CELEBRATION NIGHT OCTOBER 21 IN TORONTO
Rugby Canada invites you to join family, friends, teammates,
and colleagues of inductee Gareth Rees on Tuesday, October
21 from 5:30pm-8pm in Toronto at the Irish Embassy Pub &
Grill
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USA SELECTS CLOSE OUT 2014 ARC WITH WIN OVER URUGUAY
The USA Selects won their final game of the 2014 IRB
Americas Rugby Championship with a 30-5 victory over
Uruguay on Sunday night
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WATCH DAY THREE OF THE IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
starting roster for Sunday’s finale of the 2014 IRB Americas
Rugby Championship against Argentina Jaguars at Westhills
Stadium in Langford, BC
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ARGENTINA JAGUARS DEFEAT URUGUAY ON DAY TWO OF ARC
Argentina ran out convincing winners against a scrappy
Uruguayan side on Match Day #2 of the Americas Rugby
Championship in Langford, BC
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MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR CHANTAL MACLEAN AND CODY KEHLER
On Day Two of the IRB Americas Rugby Championship the
Canadian and American National Teams, along with everyone
in attendance at Westhills Stadium, took part in a moment of
silence for Chantal Maclean and Cody Kehler
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USA SELECTS DEFEAT CANADA 'A' ON DAY TWO OF ARC
On Wednesday night at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC,
USA Selects defeated Canada 'A' 16-3 in the second game of
Day Two of the IRB Americas Rugby Championship
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WATCH LIVE DAY TWO OF THE IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Day Two of the IRB Americas Rugby Championship gets
underway tonight with Argentina Jaguars against Uruguay and
Canada 'A' against USA Selects
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ARGENTINA JAGUARS EASILY HANDLE USA SELECTS
The four-time defending champion Argentina Jaguars got off
to a hugely impressive start at the 2014 IRB Americas Rugby
Championship on Saturday afternoon
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CANADA SET FOR 2014 ARC OPENER; WATCH #ARC2014 LIVE
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has selected the side that
will open Canada’s 2014 campaign in the IRB America’s Rugby
Championship against Uruguay on Saturday
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ONTARIO BLUES TO FACE PRO12 CLUB EDINBURGH RUGBY
Fresh off their fourth straight Canadian Rugby Championship
title, the Ontario Blues are proud to announce that team is set
to travel to Scotland to take on Pro12 club Edinburgh Rugby
on October 27
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CAPTAINS GATHER FOR PHOTO AHEAD OF ARC OPENER
Ahead of the tournament opening double-header on Saturday
afternoon, all four IRB Americas Rugby Championship
Captains gathered in downtown Victoria on Thursday
afternoon for a photo shoot
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GILMOUR TO CAPTAIN CANADA 'A' AT ARC IN LANGFORD
Canadian Head Coach Kieran Crowley has selected an
experienced roster, lead by Captain Kyle Gilmour (left in
photo) for the 2014 IRB Americas Rugby Championship
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IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPRESS
Anyone who has watched previous versions of the ARC knows
well what an invaluable tool it has been for helping develop
Canada’s top domestic rugby talent; however, in 2014 it will
take on added importance
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EASTERN CANADA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS IN FREDERICTON
Fredericton, New Brunswick plays host to this year's edition of
the Eastern Canada Club Tournament. This is the 3rd year of
the competition with the winner taking home the prestigious
Al Charron Cup
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CANADA IN CAMP AHEAD OF ARC OPENER; WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Ahead of next Saturday’s first game day at Westhills Stadium
in Langford, BC, hopefuls for Canada have been invited to a
training camp at Shawnigan Lake School beginning today
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OVERSEAS UPDATE--SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Extensions for Jeff Hassler and Tyler Ardron highlight this month's
overseas round-up.
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TICKET DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR CANADA VS NAMIBIA IN WALES
International rugby will return to Colwyn Bay, North Wales
this autumn with Namibia taking on Canada's Men's Team at
Eirias on November 7
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LONDON FUNDRAISING LUNCH CELEBRATES ONE YEAR UNTIL RWC
With exactly one year to go until Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team
kicks off the Rugby World Cup in Cardiff against Ireland,
Rugby Canada hosted a Fundraising Luncheon in downtown
London, England
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TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
As summer begins to fade away, the 2014 IRB Americas
Rugby Championship at the home of Canadian Rugby in
Langford, BC in October is fast approaching - get your tickets
today!
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RWC 2015 TICKETS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Tickets for next year's highly anticipated Men's Rugby World
Cup are officially on sale now and we have eveything you
need to know
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY
Up to one million tickets across 48 matches of Rugby World Cup
2015 will go on sale to the general public in the UK and around
the world from tomorrow via an application window that runs until
29 September, 2014
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RWC MEMORIES: A FAN'S PERSPECTIVE FROM 2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP
From now until Friday, we're going to be re-living memories
from the 1999 - 2011 Rugby World Cups for Canada to build
excitement for next year's event in England and Wales.
Tickets go on sale September 12
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2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP MEMORIES: AL CHARRON
From now until Friday when tickets go on Sale for Rugby
World Cup 2015, we're going to be re-living memories from
the 1999-2011 events from past Canadian players
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CANADA'S CHAMPIONSHIP OPPONENTS AT SIXWAYS NAME COACHES
Sixways, home of Worcester, will host Canada's fixture with a
Championship XV on November 2, with its squad led by Martin Haag and Kevin Maggs.
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1999 RWC MEMORIES: CANADA VS FRANCE BY BOB ROSS
From now until Friday, we're going to be re-living memories
from the 1999 - 2011 Rugby World Cups for Canada to build
excitement for next year's event in England and Wales.
Tickets go on sale September 12
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JAKE ILNICKI JOINS NEW SOUTH WALES COUNTRY EAGLES
Prop Jake Ilnicki has joined the New South Wales Country
Eagles in the Australian National Rugby Championship.
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TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR OUR LONDON LUNCHEON ON SEPTEMBER 19
With the Rugby World Cup in England just about a year away,
Rugby Canada is excited to host a luncheon in London for our
Canadian supporters abroad to celebrate our journey to the
World Cup
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JAKE ILNICKI JOINS NSW COUNTRY EAGLES
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James Pritchard Celebrates With Teammates
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OVERSEAS PLAYERS READY FOR NEW SEASON
Canadians Overseas are getting ready for the start of a
new season.
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TEAM BASES ANNOUNCED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
Communities across England and Wales will share in the
excitement of hosting Rugby World Cup 2015 after
tournament organisers England Rugby 2015 and owners Rugby
World Cup Limited announced the selection of team base
camps
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HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets will go on general sale from
September 12 – 29, 2014 and customers can apply for tickets
for any of the 48 matches during this window
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PRITCHARD HONOURED WITH TESTIOMONIAL
It is with great pleasure that Bedford Blues can announce that
the 2014/15 Championship season will be a Testimonial one
for fullback James Pritchard. The coming campaign will be
Pritch's 11th at Goldington Road and the year ahead holds
some very special events to commemorate his loyalty to
Bedford Blues.
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BRAID SEALS SHORT-TERM WARRIORS DEAL
Canadian 7s and 15s player Connor Braid has signed a three
month contract with the Glasgow Warriors. He has started
training with new teammates at Scotsoun just ahead of their
pre-season friendly with Harlequins.
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LES BILLETS POUR LA COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY 2015
Les billets pour la coupe du monde de rugby 2015 seront mis
en vente du 12 au 29 septembre 2014, période durant
laquelle les clients pourront alors se procurer des billets pour
les 48 matchs de la manifestation
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GENERAL TICKET SALE FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BEGIN SEPT.12
Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets will go on sale to the general
public next month. Up to one million tickets will be available
to fans across the world, and applications will be opened on
September 12 and close on September 29, 2014.
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TICKETS NOW AVAILBLE FOR 2014 IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Tickets are now available for the 2014 IRB America’s
Rugby Championship (ARC)! The tournament is once again
returning to the Canadian Centre of Excellence, in Langford,
B.C. this coming October.
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NOVEMBER FIXTURES ANNOUNCED FOR CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM
Kieran Crowley's Men's Fifteens Team will face Namibia,
Samoa and Romania on their annual November tour in
preparation for next year's Rugby World Cup
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ROAD TO SCOTLAND: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH CANADA
The third and final 'Road to Scotland' Episode is complete,
which gives a behind-the-scenes look into Canada's Men's
Rugby Team during the Scotland test match
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HOTSON SIGNS WITH DONCASTER KNIGHTS
Canadian line out specialist Tyler Hotson has signed with the
Doncaster Knights in the UK. Hotson became the second
Canadian to sign with the club this summer after Jon Phelan.
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CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM TO PLAY RFU CHAMPIONSHIP XV
Canada’s Men’s Team will have an exciting November test
when they play the Greene King IPA Championship XV on
Sunday, November 2nd at a venue yet to be finalized. The
Greene King IPA Championship, formally SSE National
League One, was formed in 2009 and is the second tier of
professional rugby in England.
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CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM DROPS FINAL PACIFIC NATIONS CUP TEST
In front of a sold-out crowd of 7,802 at Bonney Field, the
USA Eagles claimed their first victory over Canada since 2009
by a score of 38-35 as part of the Pacific Nations Cup
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO CLOSE OUT JUNE SERIES VS USA
Canada’s Men’s Head Coach Kieran Crowley has made four
changes to his starting roster for Saturday’s Pacific Nations
Cup clash against USA at Bonney Field in Sacramento,
California
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IRB TOTAL RUGBY PROFILE: PHIL MACK
IRB Sevens World Series Dream Team member Phil Mack
has been profiled by IRB Total Rugby about his career with
Canada's Men's Rugby Team and his coaching of the
Vancouver Island Thunder.
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CANADA AND USA MEET BEFORE SATURDAY'S GAME
In anticipation of Saturday's game, Canadian player Brett
Beukeboom and Team Manager Gareth Rees met with
players and staff of the USA Eagles at Bonney Park.
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Q & A WITH STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH ANDY EVANS
In order to find out what it takes to play on four consecutive
weekends, I sat down with Rugby Canada’s Men’s Strength
and Conditioning Coach Andy Evans
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CANADA'S ATTENTION NOW SHIFTS TO CALIFORNIA TEST
With one game left on the Men’s June Schedule, Canada’s
attention now shifts to next Saturday at Bonney Field in
Sacramento, California for a hugely important clash against
the USA
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH CANADA
Take a behind-the-scenes look into Canada's Men's
Fifteens Team's preparation for Saturday's test match
against Scotland. Canada vs Scotland viewing information
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CANADA FALLS TO SCOTLAND AT BMO FIELD IN TORONTO
Canada’s Men’s Team lost their International Test
Match 19-17 to Scotland Saturday afternoon at BMO
Field in downtown Toronto.
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SCOTLAND GAME - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Canada's Men's Team are playing against Scotland at BMO
Field, Toronto, Saturday June 14th. All the details you need
to know about getting to the venue, kickoff and television
coverage are here.
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CANADA'S ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE SCOTLAND ON SATURDAY
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes
to his starting roster for Saturday’s International Test Match
against Scotland at BMO Field in downtown Toronto
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK INTO CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM
Starting later today we're going to be releasing three
episodes that take a look into Canada's Men's Team's
training environment, filmed by the Canadian Olympic
Team.
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CANADA'S MEN'S TEAM VISITS DHL HEAD OFFICE IN BRAMPTON
On Wednesday afternoon Rugby Canada’s latest sponsor had
a chance to mix and mingle with members of Canada’s Men’s
Rugby team when they visited the DHL Head Office in
Brampton, Ontario
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PHELAN ADDED TO DONCASTER KNIGHTS' ROSTER
Canadian second-row Jon Phelan will move to South Yorkshire
for next year having spent last season with French outfit Lille
Metropole.
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BACK TO BUSINESS FOR CANADA AHEAD OF SCOTLAND TEST
Canada’s Men’s Team is back to business in preparation for
Saturday’s test match against Scotland at BMO Field in
downtown Toronto following an unsuccessful open to 2014
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PRESS CONFERENCE SETS TONE FOR SATURDAY'S INTERNATIONAL
On Tuesday afternoon at BMO Field members of Canada and
Scotland met with Canadian media to discuss Saturday's
International Test Match
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CANADA DROPS PACIFIC NATIONS CUP OPENER AGAINST JAPAN
In front of a sold out crowd of 6,382 fans at Swangard
Staium in Burnaby, BC Canada's Men's Team lost to Japan
34-25 in the first game of the Pacific Nations Cup on
Saturday night
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CANADA VERSUS JAPAN ON SATURDAY IN BURNABY; WATCH LIVE
Canada versus Japan during the Pacific Nations Cup at
Swangard Stadium kicks off tonight at 6pm PT (9pm ET) and
you can watch LIVE on TSN
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CANADA V JAPAN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW; PLEASE BRING CASH
Due to the City of Burnaby's Rules and regulations, Debit
and Credit Card services will not be available for food and
beer on Saturday, but we will have machines for
merchandise and tickets. Full game information in the article
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RED AND WHITE GALA AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS
Ahead of the 2014 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) opener against
Japan, Canada’s Senior Men’s Team took an evening off to
enjoy some fine dining and good company at the Fairmont
Waterfront Hotel downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.
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WOLF PACK PLAYERS SEND SUPPORT TO BRUNO PAYETTE IN CALGARY
Rugby Canada would like to send its support to Calgary
Hornets and Prairie Wolf Pack player Bruno Payette following
a neck injury he suffered while playing against the Calgary
Canucks this past Saturday
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TSN TO SHOW MEN'S TEAM GAMES IN JUNE
TSN hits the pitch with coverage of Canada's men's rugby
team as it competes in the June International Series against
Japan, Scotland and USA.TSN’s coverage kicks off this
Saturday (June 7) at 9 p.m. ET with a Pacific Nations Cup
match featuring Canada vs. Japan, live from Swangard
Stadium in Burnaby, BC
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PLAYER FEATURE - LUCAS HAMMOND
While the Men's team prepare for June internationals, we
turn our attention to the future and check in with Lucas
Hammond, a young Canadian scrum half in Christchurch,
New Zealand.
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TYLER ARDRON ANNOUNCED AS CANADA'S CAPTAIN
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley announced on Sunday
that Tyler Ardron will captain Canada's Men's Fifteens Team
during the June International Series
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE INTERNATIONAL SERIES
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 26-
player roster that will compete against Japan, Scotland and
USA in June this summer
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CN RAIL YOUTH CLINIC ANNOUNCED FOR VANCOUVER ON JUNE 6
Rugby Canada and the BC Bears are proud to be hosting a
CN RAIL Youth Clinic on June 6 in Vancouver ahead of the
Canada vs Japan Test Match
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BC INVITATIONAL TRIUMPH OVER CANADA SELECTS IN VANCOUVER
In celebration of BC Rugby's 125th anniversary, the BC
Invitational team played and beat the Canada Selects at
Klahanie Park. The game served as a celebration of
Canadian rugby and final selection for the Senior Men's
team.
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CANADA'S BEST TO BE ON DISPLAY IN VANCOUVER; WATCH LIVE
On Saturday, BC and Canadian rugby fans are in for a real
treat as the nation’s best rugby players will go head-to-head
at Klahanie Park in West Vancouver as part of the Canada
Selects vs. BC Bears Invitational Game. WATCH LIVE
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CANADA SELECTS VERSUS BC INVITATIONAL ROSTERS
Canada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has announced the
rosters for this weekend’s Canada Selects versus BC
Invitational Game at Klahanie Park in West Vancouver
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MEN'S CAMP KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND AT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Canada’s Men’s Fifteens Team will gather this weekend
for a training and skills camp at the Canadian Rugby
Centre of Excellence to prepare for their upcoming June
International Test Series to open 2014
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RUGBY CANADA FUNDRAISING GALA AND BOWMORE SCOTCH TASTING
Rugby Canada is pleased to present the “Celebrating the Red
& White” Gala and Bowmore Scotch Master Class at the
Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver on June 5th in conjunction
with our match against Japan as Swangard Stadium.
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CANADA'S MEN'S OVERSEAS PRO REPORT
Find out how Canada's Men's overseas professionals are
doing
in their respective leagues in the United Kingdom, Ireland
France and in the Southern Hemisphere
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CITY CENTRE PARK RECOGNIZED BY BCRPA AS FACILITY OF EXCELLENCE
Rugby Canada is very proud of Langford’s City Centre in its recent designation as a Facility of Excellence from the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association. The city of Langford has done spectacular things in its promotion of healthy lifestyles for all residents and Rugby Canada is glad to see Langford receive the recognition it deserves.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANADA V JAPAN AT SWANGARD STADIUM
On Saturday June 7th, 2014 Rugby Canada will be hosting
the IRB Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) in Burnaby (Vancouver),
British Columbia. The PNC will see Canada’s National Men’s
Rugby Team take on Japan in an action packed International
Rugby Match at Swangard Stadium.
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REFLECTIONS ON SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND IN GLASGOW
Canada Sevens head coach Geraint John has praised both his
on and off-field personnel following last week's historic Cup
Final exploits at Scotstoun Stadium.
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RWC 2015 GENERAL TICKET SALES DATE REVEALED
England Rugby 2015, the organising committee for Rugby
World Cup 2015, has today announced the dates of the
general ticket sales window for next year's tournament.
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HASSLER NAMED TO RABODIRECT PRO12 DREAM TEAM
Rugby Canada would like to congratulate standout Canadian
winger Jeff Hassler on his recent selection to the RaboDirect
Pro 12 dream team for the 2013/2014 season.
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VIDEO: IRB TOTAL RUGBY PROFILE OF JAMIE CUDMORE
Jamie Cudmore has appeared in three Rugby World Cup's for
Canada and has had an impressive career playing in France
with ASM Clermont Auvergne
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VIDEO: IRB PLAYER PROFILE ON ARDRON AND HASSLER
The IRB profiles Canadian rugby stars Tyler Ardron and Jeff
Hassler on their journeys to playing professional rugby in Wales.
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MEN'S PACIFIC NATIONS CUP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The final schedule has just been released by the IRB for the
2014 Pacific Nations Cup, which includes fixtures against
Japan and USA for Canada's Men's Team
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2015 WORLD CUP EUROPEAN QUALIFIER TO BE STREAMED LIVE
Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier between Georgia and Romania in
Tblisi this Saturday March 15, 2014 will be streamed live. This
match will determine which pools these top two European
qualifiers will play in.
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CANADA VERSUS JAPAN IN BURNABY TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are officially on sale now for Canada vs Japan at
Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia to open the
2014 Pacific Nations Cup
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CANADA'S OVERSEAS PROS UPDATE
Find out how Canada's Men's overseas professionals are doing
in their respective leagues in the United Kingdom, Ireland
France and in the Southern Hemisphere
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WORLD CUP 2015 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME 'THE PACK' LAUNCHED
The England Rugby 2015 Organizing Committee has launched
'The Pack' volunteer programme made up of 6,000 volunteers
for Rugby World Cup 2015. Applications open March 17, and
close April 17, 2014.
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW - #2 RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Canada’s Men’s Fifteens Team became the first nation to
emerge from the global qualification process to book their
ticket to the 2015 Rugby World Cup by beating USA 40-20 on
aggregate during a home-and-home series in August
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Q & A WITH CANADA'S MEN'S PROGRAM COACHES
Canada's Men's Program coaches Kieran Crowley, Geraint
John and Mike Shelley sat down with Bryan Kelly to discuss
2013 and the year ahead
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW - #3 HISTORIC CROWDS AT BMO FIELD
On two occasions in 2013 Rugby Canada made history with
attendance numbers at BMO Field in downtown Toronto
against Ireland and the New Zealand Maori All Blacks
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW - #5 PRITCHARD'S SCORING TITLE
On June 15, 2013 at BMO Field in Toronto, James Pritchard
became Canada's all-time leading scorer, passing Gareth
Rees' record
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW - #7 SENIOR MEN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
After defeating USA, Fiji and Tonga, Canada's Men's Team were one penalty goal shy of sweeping the Pacific Nations Cup in their first year in the five team tournament
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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP RETURNS TO CANADA WITH JAPAN TEST
Canada's Men's Fifteens Team will face Japan on June 7,
2014 in the Pacifc Nations Cup
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TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY FOR CANADA VERSUS SCOTLAND IN TORONTO
Tickets for Canada vs Scotland at BMO Field in Toronto on
June 14, 2014 will officially go on sale on Tuesday, December
17 just in time for Christmas
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TOP 10 YEAR IN REVIEW - #9 CANADA'S OVERSEAS PROS
Canada’s overseas pros continued to excel in their respective
leagues, while handling commitments for the national team
during the Pacific Nations Cup, Rugby World Cup Qualifiers
and annual November Tour this year
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TICKETS FOR SCOTLAND TEST IN TORONTO OFFICIALLY ON SALE
Tickets for Canada vs Scotland at BMO Field in Toronto on
June 14, 2014 have officially gone on sale, just in time for
Christmas
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PRITCHARD'S 27 POINTS SECURES 52-8 VICTORY OVER PORTUGAL
Full back James Pritchard scored two tries and kicked three
penalties and four conversions as Canada defeated Portugal
52-8 in the final game of their November Tour and 2013
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CANADA VERSUS PORTUGAL IN LISBON: WATCH LIVE
Ontario's Ray Barkwill and John Moonlight return to Canada's
starting roster for tomorrow's Canada versus Portugal test
match in Lisbon to close out the November Tour and a busy
2013
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CANADA SET TO FACE ROMANIA IN BUCHAREST
Despite a number of injuries, Canada's Men's Fifteens Team
is set to face Romania on Saturday in Bucharest in their third
game of a four game November schedule
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GEORGIA EDGE CANADA 19-15 IN TBILISI
Canada's Men's Fifteens Team lost 19-15 to Georgia on
Saturday afternoon in Tbilisi in their second game of a busy
November schedule
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ARDRON TO CAPTAIN CANADA AGAINST GEORGIA IN TBILISI
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his starting
roster to face Georgia on Saturday in Tbilisi, which will be
streamed live on www.irb.com
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CANADA FALLS TO MAORI ALL BLACKS ON RECORD NIGHT
Canada's Men's Team fell 40-15 to the New Zealand Maori All Blacks in front of 22,566 fans, which is the largest crowd in North American rugby history
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CANADA ROSTER TO FACE MAORI ALL BLACKS AT BMO FIELD
Canada's roster to face the New Zealand Maori All Blacks in
front of the largest crowd in modern Canadian Rugby history
at BMO Field in downtown Toronto has been announced
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MAORI ALL BLACKS TO BRING LEGACY TO TORONTO'S BMO FIELD
When the New Zealand Maori All Blacks take to the grassy
plains of BMO Field for their haka on Sunday, there won’t just
be twenty-six proud New Zealanders on the field
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Q & A WITH CANADA MEN'S INTERNATIONAL MATT EVANS
Maple Bay, British Columbia native Matt Evans has been a stalwart in Canada's Men's Program since winning his first cap for his country in 2008 against Ireland and
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CANADA ROSTER TO FACE MAORI ALL BLACKS IN TORONTO
Canada's Men's Fifteens head coach, Kieran Crowley has
announced his 26-player roster to face the New Zealand Maori
All Blacks on November 3 at BMO Field in Toronto
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'THE SPIRIT OF RUGBY' DINNER IN TORONTO
AIG and Rugby Canada are proud to present 'The Spirit of
Rugby', a Dinner on Wednesday, October 30th with Canada's
National Team and the New Zealand Maori All Blacks with
proceeds supporting Rugby Ontario’s Blues and Storm rugby
programs
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IRB ARC 2013 SHOWS THAT RUGBY IS ON THE RISE IN AMERICAS
Rugby’s popularity and rise in the Americas has been well documented throughout the past few decades and the recent IRB Americas Rugby Championship showcased some of the continents best rugby
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NEW ZEALAND MAORI ALL BLACKS ANNOUNCE TOURING ROSTER
The New Zealand Maori All Blacks have announced their 26-
player roster that will compete against Canada on November
3 in Toronto and USA in Philadelpia on November 9
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ARGENTINA CAPTURE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE IRB ARC TITLE
Centres Mike Scholz and Conor Trainor each scored tries, but
Canada narrowly fell 23-14 to end the 2013 IRB Americas
Rugby Championship in Langford, BC
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USA CAPTURE SECOND PLACE WITH VICTORY OVER URUGUAY
USA has finished second in the IRB Americas Rugby
Championship with a 20-8 victory over Uruguay on the Finals
Day in Langford, BC
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IRB ARC DAY THREE PREVIEW; CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED
Day Three of the IRB Americas Rugby Championship on
October 19 sees USA take on Uruguay at 3pm PT before
Canada faces Argentina at 5pm at Westhills Stadium in
Langford, BC
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ARGENTINA BLANK SOUTH AMERICAN RIVALS, URUGUAY ON DAY TWO
Argentina continued to display their dominance at the 2013
IRB Americas Rugby Championship with a 34-0 victory over
their continental rival from Uruguay on Tuesday night at
Westhills Stadium in Langford, B.C
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IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE STREAMING
Day Three of the Americas Rugby Championship sees Uruguay
and the USA battle at 2:50 PM PT - (5:50 PM ET) and Canada
vs Argentina at 4:50 PM PT - (7:50 PM ET). Also available en
Espanol.
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USA SELECT XV DEFEAT CANADA 'A' ON IRB ARC DAY TWO
The United States delivered the shock of the tournament on
Tuesday night as the squad upended Canada by a score of 30-
10 for their first victory at the tournament since 2010
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IRB ARC DAY TWO PREVIEW; CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED
Adam Kleeberger will captain Canada on Day Two of the IRB
Americas Rugby Championship in Langford, BC after Andrew
Tiedemann suffered an injury on Day One
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ARC DAY ONE PREVIEW; CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED
Day One of the IRB Americas Rugby Championship in
Langford, BC kicks off Friday night and Canada has
announced their starting roster
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HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
International Men's Rugby returns to Langford, BC this week
in the IRB Americas Rugby Championship between Canada,
USA, Uruguay and Argentina. Full ticket options can be found
here
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L’alignement pour le Championnat d’Amérique de la IRB
Langford, CB – L’entraîneur en chef de l’équipe à quinze
Kieran Crowley a annoncé son alignement composé de 25
joueurs pour le prochain Championnat Américain 2013 de la
IRB...
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10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The IRB Americas Rugby Championship returns to Langford,
BC next Friday night with Canada squaring off against
Uruguay, USA and Argentina
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RUGBY AT "THE LEG" AND CANADA ARC TEAM MEET & GREET
Rugby Canada is proud to announce two exciting events
surrounding the IRB Americas Rugby Championship kicking off
next Friday night at Westhills Stadium and the Canadian
Rugby Centre of Excellence in Langford, BC
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Mike Scholz, Conor Trainor and Adam Kleeberger will return
to Canada's lineup for next month's IRB Americas Rugby
Championship in Langford, BC
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TWO YEARS TO GO UNTIL RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 IN ENGLAND
With two years to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015,
tournament organisers England Rugby 2015 Limited (ER 2015)
and tournament owners Rugby World Cup Limited are on
track to deliver the Game’s showpiece event
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AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAP BREAKTHROUGH YEAR
Rugby Canada will host the IRB Americas Rugby
Championship 2013 on October 11, 15 and 19 in Langford, BC
at a time when the sport is enjoying unprecedented interest
and growth in North America
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MACK SIGNS SHORT-TERM CONTRACT WITH OSPREYS
Canada scrumhalf Phil Mack is set to join Tyler Ardron and
Jeff Hassler in Wales after signing a short-term contract with
the Ospreys
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RWC 2015 SPOTLIGHT: CANADA AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
Last month Canada's Men's Team booked their ticket to the
2015 Rugby World Cup in England, doing so having competed
in every RWC since the tournament's inception in 1987
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CANADIANS OVERSEAS SEASON PREVIEW
With the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 season
getting underway this weekend, and the ITM Cup campaign
underway, it’s time to check in with Canadians overseas
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CANADIANS OVERSEAS SEASON PREVIEW
With the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 season
getting underway this weekend, and the ITM Cup campaign
underway, it’s time to check in with Canadians overseas.
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10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The IRB Americas Rugby Championship kicks off at Westhills
Stadium in Langford, BC between Canada, USA, Uruguay and
Argentina in less than six weeks and tickets are ON SALE now
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EUROPEAN FLAVOUR FOR CANADA AT 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Canada are set to face Ireland, Italy, France and Europe 2 in
Pool D of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England
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VICTORY OVER USA SEES CANADA THROUGH TO RUGBY WORLD CUP
Canada's Men's Team has officially qualified for the 2015
Rugby World Cup in England after defeating USA in a home-
and-home qualifying series
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR RWC QUALIFYING FINALE AT BMO FIELD
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 23-man
roster to face USA on Saturday at BMO Field with a spot in
the 2015 event on the line
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Canada's biggest rugby game of the year is happening on Saturday at BMO Field at the same time as the Canadian National Exhibition. Here's what you need to know
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CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION INFORMATION SURROUNDING RWCQ
Canada's biggest rugby game of the year is happening on
Saturday at BMO Field at the same time as the Canadian
National Exhibition. Here's what you need to know
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VIP TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR USA CLASH AT BMO FIELD
Canada's Men look to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in
the final game of a home-and-home series against the USA
on August 24 and exciting VIP Ticket options are still
available
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CANADA DEFEATS USA 27-9 TO OPEN RWC QUALIFYING SERIES
Phil Mack, Harry Jones and DTH van der Merwe scored tries
and James Pritchard kicked 12 points as Canada bested USA
27-9 to open the two-game Rugby World Cup Qualifying
series in Charleston, South Carolina
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE USA IN CHARLESTON TEST
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his starting
roster for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Qualifying series
opener versus USA in Charleston, South Carolina
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WEBB ELLIS CUP ON SHOW AS USA AND CANADA AIM FOR RWC 2015
The Webb Ellis Cup will be present for both legs in
Charleston, South Carolina, on August 17 and in Toronto,
Ontario, on August 24 to add a little gold dust to what
promises to be an epic contest and one of the most eagerly
anticipated events on the 2013 Rugby calendar
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE USA IN QUALIFYING OPENER
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his starting roster for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Qualifying series opener versus USA in Charleston, South Carolina
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CANADA'S MEN'S UPDATE FROM OAKVILLE
Canada's Men's Team has been training in Oakville, Ontario
for their upcoming Rugby World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday in
Charleston, South Carolina and on August 24 in Toronto,
Ontario
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PLAYER PROFILE: Q & A WITH QUEBEC'S JON PHELAN
6’8 second-row, Jon Phelan, who’s studying for a masters in
civil engineering, caught up with Bryan Kelly to chat about his
pathway to the national team, professional contract and the
upcoming USA RWC Qualifiers
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EXCITING VIP TICKET OPTIONS STILL AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST 24
Canada's Men look to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in
the final game of a home-and-home series against the USA
on August 24 and exciting VIP Ticket options are still
available
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NOVEMBER TOUR DATES, FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
Immediately following a November 3 clash against the New
Zealand Maori All Blacks in Toronto, Canada will fly to Europe
for a three-test November tour against Georgia, Romania and
Portugal
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CANADA RWC QUALIFIERS ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE USA
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 26-man
roster that look to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
when they face USA twice this August
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ROSTER ANNOUNCED TO FACE USA IN QUALIFIERS
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 26-man roster that look to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup when they face USA twice this August
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NEW ZEALAND MAORI ALL BLACKS TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Canada's Men's Fifteens team is set to host the New Zealand
Maori All Blacks on November 3rd at BMO Field and tickets
are officially ON SALE now
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BUYDENS SIGNS WITH MANAWATU, UNAVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIERS
Canada will be without the services of loosehead prop Hubert
Buydens for next month’s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers against
USA after signing with Manawatu Turbos of the ITM Cup
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IRB AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS ON SALE
The 2013 IRB Americas Rugby Championship is set to return
to Langford, BC this October with Canada, USA, Uruguay and
Argentina competing over three double-header game days
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JONES TO HOLD YOUTH CAMP FOLLOWING RWC 7S
With two successful camps in 2012, National Men`s Team
member Harry Jones will be opening the 2013 edition of his
successful HandsOnRugby Camp immediately following his
return from the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow
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CANADA NARROWLY FALL TO JAPAN IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP FINALE
In their fourth and final game of the 2013 Pacific Nations
Cup, Canada's Men's Rugby Team have narrowly fallen 16-13
to Japan in Nagoya
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CANADA ANNOUNCES RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS ROSTER
Canada's Men's Sevens head coach Geraint John has
announced his 12-man roster for the upcoming Rugby World
Cup Sevens in Moscow, Russia
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR PNC FINALE - WATCH LIVE
Canada sit atop the Pacific Nations Cup standings with a 3-0
record and look to close out their campaign with a win on
Wednesday in Nagoya, Japan. Watch LIVE on Rogers Sportnet
World
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CANADA FALL TO IRELAND ON HISTORIC NIGHT IN TORONTO
Fergus McFadden scored three tries and Ian Madigan
added
four conversions as Ireland came out strong in the
late
stages of the game to win 40-14 over Canada at
BMO Field
in Toronto, ON
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CANADA VS. IRELAND AT BMO FIELD
Canada continues their busy summer series with an
international test match against Ireland at Toronto's BMO
Field on Saturday night. The game will be broadcast LIVE on
TSN
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BURLINGTON CENTAURS RFC HOSTS CN YOUTH CLINIC
Members of Canada’s men’s rugby team and coaching staff
headed to Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club last night to
participate in their fourth CN Youth Clinic of the season
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR IRELAND TEST
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 23-man
roster ahead of Saturday's International Test Match against
Ireland at BMO Field
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RECORD CROWD EXPECTED FOR IRELAND CLASH AT BMO FIELD
Rugby Canada is proud to announce that, due to increased
ticket sales, the opening of BMO Field's upper sections to
enhance next Saturday's fan experience
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CANADA DEFEATS TONGA TO REMAIN PERFECT IN PNC
Canada now holds a 3-0 record after defeating Tonga 36-27 in
an exciting match at Richardson Stadium in Kingston, Ontario
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CANADA KNOCK OFF TONGA; REMAIN PERFECT IN PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Canada now holds a 3-0 record after defeating Tonga 36-27 in
an exciting match at Richardson Stadium in Kingston, Ontario
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CANADA VS. TONGA - WHERE TO WATCH
In their third game of the 2013 Pacific Nations Cup, Canada
takes on Tonga at Richardson Stadium in Kingston on
Saturday, June 8 at 2pm EST/11am EST
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR TONGA TEST
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 23-man
roster for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup clash against Tonga
at Richardson Stadium in Kingston, Ontario
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CANADA DEFEATS FIJI IN EXCITING PACIFIC NATIONS CUP CLASH
Victoria's Phil Mack, seen here receiving Man of the Match
honours from Michael Brown of Lifford Wines, helped lead
Canada to a 20-18 victory over Fiji in Ottawa
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CANADA ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR TONGA TEST IN KINGSTON
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his 23-man
roster for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup clash against Tonga
at Richardson Stadium in Kingston, Ontario
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RUGBY CANADA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ROWAN STRINGER
Before Wednesday's Canada versus Fiji match in Ottawa,
Rugby Canada paid tribute to Rowan Stringer and her family,
Kathleen, Gordon and Cassie
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CANADA VS FIJI - WATCH LIVE!
Canada takes on Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup action from the
Nations Capital at 6pm EST/3pm PST - Watch here live
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OFSAA RUGBY & OTTAWA CN YOUTH CLINIC
Canada's Men's Team took time out on Tuesday night to visit
the OFSAA pre-tournament and work with nearly 100 young
players at CN's Ottawa Youth Clinic
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CANADA ANNOUNCES ROSTER FOR FIJI TEST IN OTTAWA
Liam Underwood, seen here receiving his first cap from
Captain Aaron Carpenter, will make his first start on
Wednesday in Ottawa against Fiji
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EVANS' THOUGHTS ON PHYSICAL PREPARATION AHEAD OF TEST WEEK
Ahead of matches against Fiji, Tonga, Ireland and Japan,
Canada's Men's Fifteens Team completed a crucial training
week in Kingston, Ontario
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CANADA TO FACE NEW ZEALAND MAORI NOVEMBER 3 AT BMO FIELD
Canada's Senior Men's Team will continue their busy 2013
with a November 3 clash against the New Zealand Maori at
BMO Field in downtown Toronto
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NEW ZEALAND TRAINING STINT INVALUABLE FOR WHITE
Canada scrumhalf Sean White recently trained at the
International High Performance Unit in Christchurch, New
Zealand to prepare for Rugby Canada's busy 2013 Summer
Series
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CN YOUTH CLINIC, HISTORIC LUNCH IN KINGSTON
Canada’s Men’s Fifteens Team spent Thursday afternoon and
evening with two unique members of Kingston’s community,
as they had lunch at the historic Fort Frontenac and worked
with over 80 kids at Queen Elizabeth Collegiate Vocational
Institute
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CANADA DEFEATS USA 16-9 TO OPEN PNC
John Moonlight scored the lone try of the match and Connor
Braid added eleven points off the boot to give Canada a 16-9
victory over USA to open the Pacific Nations Cup in Edmonton
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CANADA VS. USA PREVIEW: PACIFIC NATIONS CUP OPENER
Canada is set to open the 2013 Pacific Nations Cup against
USA on Saturday at Ellerslie Rugby Park in Edmonton; full
International Rugby Board Canada vs USA Preview
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EDMONTON KICK OFF DINNER OPENS PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
Ahead of their first appearance in the Pacific Nations Cup,
Canada’s Senior Men’s Team took time off to enjoy a night of
fine dining at the Shaw Conference Centre Thursday night in
Edmonton, Alberta with members of the Edmonton Rugby
Union
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CANADA ANNOUNCES ROSTER FOR PNC OPENER AGAINST USA
Canada Men's head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his
23-man roster for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup opener
against USA in Edmonton
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SENIOR MEN GATHER AT COE AHEAD OF BUSY SUMMER SERIES
Canada's Men's Fifteens Team has gathered at the Canadian
Rugby Centre of Excellence in Langford, BC ahead of a busy
summer series
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HEART-BREAKING LOSS FOR CANADA'S CUDMORE IN HEINEKEN FINAL
Jamie Cudmore came agonizingly close to becoming only the
second Canadian to lift the Heineken Cup on Saturday as his
Clermont outfit lost out 16-15 to Toulon in Dublin
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PLAYER PROFILE: OVERSEAS PRO JASON MARSHALL
Canada's Jason Marshall (seen here tackling a USA player last
summer at BMO Field) plays pro rugby in France and is
looking to have a big summer with Canada's Men's Fifteens
team
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RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFIER TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets have officially gone on sale for Canada's upcoming
Rugby World Cup Qualifier against USA at BMO Field in
Toronto on August 24
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TYLER HOTSON BLOG: THE LIFE OF AN OVERSEAS PROFESSIONAL
Vancouver's Tyler Hotson has 29 caps for Canada, including
four during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and he recently
blogged about his life as a professional rugby player with the
London Scottish FC of the RFU Championship
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CUDMORE ADVANCES TO SEMI'S WITH ASM CLERMONT AUVERGNE
Three-time Canadian Rugby World Cup veteran, Jamie
Cudmore is a stalwart on ASM Clermont Auvergne who have
advanced to the Heineken Cup Semi-Finals after recently
defeating Montpellier
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RUGBY CANADA TO HOST 2013 AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The IRB has announced that Rugby Canada will host the 2013
Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium and the
Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence this fall
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RUGBY CANADA TO HOST 2013 AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The IRB has announced that Rugby Canada will host the 2013
Americas Rugby Championship at Westhills Stadium and the
Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence this fall
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CANADA'S TRAINOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Rugby Canada Sevens and Fifteens Star, Conor Trainor was
among the athletes honoured on Tuesday night as Western
held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet at the London
Convention Centre
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WHITE TO EXPERIENCE CRUSADERS TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
Canada scrum half Sean White is headed to Christchurch, New
Zealand for a one-month training stint with the Canterbury
Rugby System in preparation for this summer's busy schedule
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INTERNATIONAL RUGBY: CANADA TAKES ON IRELAND AT BMO FIELD
Canada is set to take on Ireland at BMO Field in downtown
Toronto on June 15, 2013 and tickets will go on sale on St.
Patrick's Day - Sunday, March 17
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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Canada's Men's Fifteens Team is set to compete against the
USA, Tonga and Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup this summer
across Canada and tickets are officially on sale
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DTH VAN DER MERWE, GLASGOW WARRIORS PROFILE
Rugby Canada caught up with freshly resigned overseas
professional DTH van der Merwe and Taylor Paris of the
Glasgow Warriors to discuss Canadians overseas at a recent
RaboDirect Pro 12 game against the Cardiff Blues
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DTH VAN DER MERWE EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH GLASGOW
DTH Van Der Merwe will be a member of the Glasgow
Warriors until at least 2015 as the 26-year-old Canadian try-
scorer has extended his professional contract in Scotland
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RUGBY RETURNS TO BMO FIELD AS CANADA TAKES ON IRELAND
For the third-straight year, Rugby Canada returns to BMO
Field in downtown Toronto when they take on Ireland on June
15, 2013
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PACIFIC NATIONS CUP DATES AND VENUES ANNOUNCED
Rugby Canada is proud to announce the dates and venues for
the three upcoming Pacific Nations Cup matches in Canada
against the USA, Fiji and Tonga
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SINCLAIR INKS 3-YEAR DEAL WITH LONDON IRISH
Canadian International Jebb Sinclair has signed a three-year
deal with the London Irish of the Aviva Premiership in
England
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NORTH AMERICAN ALL STARS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICAN LIONS
The Golden Lions Rugby Union on Monday confirmed the
matches against the North American All Stars - to be played
in Irvine, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia - as
part of their Lions Challenge series in April, 2013
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BUYDENS & HAMILTON TO PLAY CLUB RUGBY IN TARANAKI
Canadian front-row forwards Hubert Buydens and Ryan
Hamilton are set to play club rugby in Taranaki on New
Zealand's North Island
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2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP DRAW ANALYSIS: NO EASY ROAD
In early December, the pool draw for the 2015 Rugby World
Cup took place in London England, following the IRB's
November international test window. Rugby Canada's
contributing writer Jeff Hull breaks down each pool and how
they affect Canada's NSMT
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DTH HELPS GLASGOW TO 1872 CUP WIN
Canadian International DTH Van der Merwe helped his
Glasgow Warriors side defeat Edinburgh this past weekend at
Murray Field to capture the 1872 Cup in the RaboDirect Pro 12
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BRAID SHINES IN PRO DEBUT WITH DONCASTER
Newly signed Canadian International Connor Braid received
Man-of-the-Match honours in his Professional Debut on Friday
night in a 22-17 victory over Jersey
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2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP POOLS ANNOUNCED
Following a busy fall test series, the official draw to announce
the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pools took place earlier today
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BRAID SIGNS PRO CONTRACT WITH DONCASTER
After an impressive showing on the November Tour, Canadian
flyhalf Connor Braid has signed a pro contract with the
Doncaster Knights of the RFU Champinship in England.
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CANADA FALLS TO NZ MAORI 32-19
Canadian replacement hooker Ray Barkwill scored a try with
seven minutes left to bring it within six points, but Canada
would eventually fall 32-19 to the New Zealand Maori All
Blacks in their third and final test of the November Tour
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CANADA FALLS TO NZ MAORI 32-19
Canadian replacement hooker Ray Barkwill scored a try with
seven minutes left to bring it within six points, but Canada
would eventually fall 32-19 to the New Zealand Maori All
Blacks in their third and final test of the November Tour
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CANADA FALLS TO NZ MAORI 32-19
Canadian replacement hooker Ray Barkwill scored a try with
seven minutes left to bring it within six points, but Canada
fell 32-19 to the New Zealand Maori All
Blacks in their final test of the November Tour.
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CANADA V. NZ MAORI ALL BLACKS BROADCAST LIVE ON TSN
TSN has announced that thewill be broadcaing the
National Senior Men's team's match tomorrow v. NZ Maori All
Blacks LIVE from Oxford
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CANADA V. NZ MAORI ALL BLACKS LIVE ON TSN
TSN has announced that they will be broadcasting the
National Senior Men's team's match tomorrow v. NZ Maori All
Blacks LIVE from Oxford
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PREVIEW: CANADA V. NZ MAORI ALL BLACKS
As the NSMT wrap up their fall tour, a look at their last
match in Oxford, England on Friday against the NZ Maori All
Blacks
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PREVIEW: CANADA v. NZ MAORI ALL BLACKS
As the NSMT wrap up their fall tour, a look at their last
match in Oxford, England on Friday against the NZ Maori All
Blacks
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Q & A WITH JEBB SINCLAIR
Ahead of tomorrow's test against the NZ Maori All Blacks,
Rugby Canada Communications caught up with Currie Cup
Champion and Canadian second-row Jebb Sinclair
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GETTING INTO THE WELSH COMMUNITY
After spending the past two weeks in North Wales, the
National Senior Men's Team spent some time outside of Test
Matches and training in their host country
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CANADA RESPONDS WITH VICTORY OVER RUSSIA
After a disappointing loss to Samoa to start the 2012
November Tour, the National Senior Men's team responded
today with a 35-3 victory over Russia in their second game
of the Tour
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50 YEARS AGO TODAY
On this day in history, former RFU Director, Terry Burwell,
recounts the Canadian Men's National team match against the
Barbarians on their UK tour
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PREVIEW: CANADA V. RUSSIA
A look ahead as Canada faces Russia at Parc Eirias in Colwyn
Bay, Wales on Saturday Night.
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Even though the NSMT is away in Wales, some of the players,
such as Chauncey O'Toole and Connor Braid, feel right at
home at the pitch they spent time at early in their careers
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UK FALL TOUR: Q&A WITH CONNOR BRAID
One of the positives from the Samoa game was the performance
of 22-year-old Connor Braid, of Victoria, BC. Here, Connor
took time out to talk to RC Communications about the tour so
far.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO SATURDAY
With game one of the IRB International Rugby Series in the
books, Manager Gareth Rees reflects on last Friday's efforts
and looks ahead to Russia on Saturday
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CANADA FALLS TO SAMOA IN FALL TOUR OPENER
National Senior Men's Team couldn't hold off a tough Samoan
squad, as they fall 42-12 in Colwyn Bay, Wales
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PREVIEW: CANADA V SAMOA
The NSMT takes on Samoa on Friday to open the IRB
International Rugby Series in Colwyn Bay, Wales
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NSMT COLWYN BAY MATCHES TO BE AVAILABLE LIVE ONLINE
Along with being available on TSN, the NSMT's matches
against Samoa and Russia will be available live online,
click here for more details
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UK FALL TOUR PLAYER PROFILE: JEFF HASSLER
As the NSMT gears up for their first mtch of the fall tour,
Jeff Hassler took time to speak with us about his rugby
development and playing both 15s and 7s
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TAYLOR PARIS SET TO BE UNLEASHED AGAINST DRAGONS
The Canadian kid will be pitched into the clash with the
Warriors looking to extend their six wins at Scotstoun
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ARGENTINA DEFEATS CANADA TO CLAIM ARC TITLE
Argentina has claimed their third straight Americas Rugby
Championship Title with a 28-9 victory over Team Canada
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WIN OVER USA SEES URUGUAY TO 3RD IN ARC
Uruguay has defeated USA 26-8 to claim third place in the
2012 Americas Rugby Championship
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ARC TEAMS READY FOR FINAL ROUND
The coaches and players from the four ARC teams met with the
media a final time ahead of Saturday's double header day in
Langford.
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LT GOVERNOR HOSTS ARC PARTICIPANTS
Lt Governor Steven Point - centre - is flanked by members of
the Canadian men's team following Wednesday's dinner at
Government House.
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CANADA TO FACE DEFENDING CHAMPS ARGENTINA IN ARC FINAL
Host nation Canada will face two-time defending Americas
Rugby Championship champions Argentina on Saturday in a
winner-takes-all final after defeating USA 23-3 on Tuesday.
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SOUTH AMERICAN RIVALRY DOES NOT DISAPPOINT AS TEROS FALL TO JAGS
Argentina will compete for their third ARC title on Saturday
against Canada after defeating their South American rivals,
Uruguay 21-10.
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WIN OVER USA SEES CANADA TO ARC FINAL
With a first-half penalty try, and second-half tallies from
Jordan Wilson-Ross and Clayton Meeres, Canada has defeated
USA 23-3, advancing to the ARC Final against Argentina
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ARC TEAMS READY FOR ROUND TWO
Members of the four Americas Rugby Championship teams
discuss round two with the media Monday.
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CANADA WINS OPENING GAME OF ARC TOURNAMENT
Team Canada scored an impressive 28-10 win over Uruguay
Tuesday evening in their opening match of the 2012 IRB
Americas Rugby Championship at Westhill Stadium
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KICKING OFF ARC WITH PRESS CONFERENCE
Canadian captain Tyler Ardron addresses the media flanked by
coach Kieran Crowley on his left on Wednesday at Bear
Mountain Resort in Victoria, BC
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SCHEDULE AMENDED FOR NSMT NOVEMBER TOUR
The iRB has released an amended schedule for the NSMT's
November tour
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SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM CONTINUES FOR SINCLAIR
The South African adventure lives on for Canada’s Jebb
Sinclair. The London Irish back-row has extended his time on
loan to the Stormers Super Rugby organization.
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JEBB SINCLAIR NAMED AS STARTING NO 8 FOR NEXT STORMERS GAME
The Stormers have been bolstered by the return of Rynhardt
Elstadt at flanker for Saturday's Super Rugby match against
the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
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LOOKING BACK ON THE SUMMER SERIES
The summer international rugby series is over for 2012, and
it’s time to look back on an exciting and entertaining three
match run for Canada against the United States, Italy and
Georgia.
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CANADA DEFEATS GEORGIA 31-12 IN ONE-OFF RUGBY TEST
Monte Stewart of the Canadian Press writes about Canada's
big victory in Burnaby, BC on Saturday.
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PRITCHARD PLAYS A TUNE ON GEORGIA
Veteran fullback James Pritchard says he's just trying to do
his job and keep his position on an improving Canadian
national rugby team.
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VICTORIANS KEEP EYES ON RUGBY RECORD
A couple of St. Michaels University School and University of
Victoria rugby grads were contemplating the record books
Saturday as Canada defeated Georgia 31-12 in a Test before
3,661 fans at Swangard Stadium.
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PRITCHARD LEADS CANADA TO BIG WIN OVER GEORGIA
It was the James Pritchard show at Burnaby’s Swangard
Stadium on Saturday as the fullback scored 21 points as
Canada scored a convincing 31-12 win over Georgia before a
crowd announced as 3,661.
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CANADA READY FOR RUBBER MATCH AGAINST GEORGIA
Team Canada looks to get back on the winning side of the
ledger and capture the rubber match against Georgia when
the two meet Saturday afternoon at Burnaby’s Swangard
Stadium.
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RANKING ON THE LINE AS CANADA FACES OFF AGAINST GEORGIA
Monte Stewart of the Canadian Press writes the term Test
match is fitting for both Canada and Georgia as they prepare
for an international rugby contest Saturday.
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ROSTER RELEASED FOR MATCH AGAINST GEORGIA
Canada has made seven changes to the side that went down
to Italy in Toronto last week for the final Test match of the
summer against Georgia in Burnaby this Saturday.
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CANADA AND GEORGIA MEET WITH THE MEDIA WEDNESDAY IN VANCOUVER
British Columbia is alive with rugby as the press conference
before the final game of the Summer Test Series closed
earlier today
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A RARE RUGBY ROAD
As the NSMT gears up for their final match in the Summer
Series against Georgia in Burnaby, CP's Neil Davidson takes
a look at how NSMT player Jebb Sinclair is turning heads in
South Africa
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CANADA EDGED BY ITALY
Italy pulls past Canada in the second half at BMO Field in
Toronto
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NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS RELEASED FOR CANADA V ITALY AT BMO FIELD
With the East and West stands almost sold out, Rugby Canada
is happy to announce that tickets are now available for the
North and South ends of BMO Field
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CANADA EAGER TO TEST RUGBY SKILLS VS. ITALY
The Toronto Sun writes about Canada's match vs. Italy on Friday
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CROWLEY ANNOUNCES ROSTER FOR FRIDAYS MATCH AGAINST ITALY
Canada has made six changes to the side which defeated the
USA Eagles on Saturday for the blockbuster clash with Six
Nations side Italy at BMO Field in Toronto
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CANADA TO FACE SIX NATIONS COMPETITOR
This Friday at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada will be taking
on Six Nations side Italy in what promises to be one of the
most exciting international rugby matches played on
Canadian soil in many years.
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MEET MATT EVANS
Matt Evans was born in Salisbury, England and started
playing rugby for the Salisbury Rugby Club at age six
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CARPENTER LEADS CANADA OVER US IN KINGSTON
New skipper Aaron Carpenter scored the winning try as he led
Canada to a 28-25 win over the U.S. Eagles in international
rugby on Saturday
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CANADA VS US AVAILABLE ONLINE TOMORROW
The National Senior Men's Team match vs. USA in Kingston
tomorrow will be available online through
www.coresportsnetwork.ca
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GETTING READY FOR CANADA VS. USA TOMORROW IN KINGSTON
Kingston will host what could be the biggest battle since
the war of 1812 but the rivalry will be settled on the rugby
pitch.
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HOTSON SIGNS ON WITH LONDON SCOTTISH
When Vancouver's Tyler Hotson first appeared on the Rugby
Canada radar, he was vying for a second-row position that
seemed jammed with some of this country's most
impressive rugby talent
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CANADA AND THE US MEET MEDIA BEFORE MATCH IN KINGSTON
Captains Aaron Carpenter of Canada and Todd Clever of the US
with the CanAm Trophy at the press conference in Kingston
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Captains Aaron Carpenter of Canada and Todd Clever of the US
with the CanAm Trophy at the press conference in Kingston
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CANADA VS. USA TO STREAM LIVE THIS SATURDAY FROM KINGSTON
When the National Senior Men's Team hits the pitch this
weekend, it will be the first time since their strong
performance in New Zealand at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and
the whole country is invited to watch!
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UNDERWOOD SUITS UP FOR CANADA
Gaels veteran Liam Underwood will dress for Team Canada v.
USA on June 9th in Kingston. It's an honour he's earned
after a steady progression up Canada's rugby ladder.
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IN THE NEWS: JEBB SINCLAIR SIGNS WITH STORMERS
Check out the news stories that have been publish around the
world on the Canadian National team player's recent signing
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LAST CHANCE AT EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR KINGSTON AND BURNABY
Today is your last chance to get early bird tickets for the
Summer Test Series as the NSMT rolls through Kingston and
Burnaby in June.
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CUDMORE READY FOR LEINSTER
Clermont lock Jamie Cudmore could soon be crowned Canadian
rugby's second Heineken Cup winner should the French outfit
triumph on May 19.
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BYPASSED AS A CFL QUARTERBACK, MARSHALL ENJOYS LIFE AS A PRO RUGBY PLAYER
Monte Stewert of the Canadian Press caught up with NSMT
Jason Marshall to talk about his path to pro rugby
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BYPASSED UP AS A CFL QUARTERBACK, MARSHALL ENJOYS LIFE AS A PRO RUGBY PLAYER
Monte Stewert from the Canadian Press caught up with Senior
National player Jason Marshall to talk about his journey to
pro rugby
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RUGBY CANADA HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE FOR BURNABY SUMMER TEST MATCH
Rugby Canada held a press conference today at the BC
Sports Hall of Fame in Vancouver, British Columbia to
formally announce that the National Senior Men’s Team will
take on Georgia in an International Test Match on June 23rd
at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, BC.
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TICKET INFORMATION FOR NSMT MATCH V. GEORGIA IN BURNABY RELEASED
Rugby Canada has announced that tickets for the game being
played at Swangard Stadium will go on sale tomorrow through
Ticketmaster
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TORONTO NSMT MATCH TICKET INFORMATION RELEASED
Ticket Information has been released for tomorrow's on sale
date for the NSMT match vs. Italy at BMO field June 15th
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CANADA ITALY RUGBY CLASH COULD BE BIG DRAW IN TORONTO
James Christie of the Globe and Mail writes about the
upcoming NSMT match vs. Italy at BMO Field
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RUGBY RIVALS TO HOOK UP AT RICHARDSON STADIUM
Whig Standard artcile about yesterday's media scrum in
Kingston to promote the NSMT test match in June
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Aaron Carpenter scored a try for Plymouth last week, as things
heat up in the RFU Championship's playoffs. Read the story on
Canada's pros, here.
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RUGBY CANADA IN KINGSTON TO SPEAK ABOUT NSMT TEST MATCH IN JUNE
CEO Graham Brown and National Men's Program Manager Gareth
Rees talk to the media and community at Richardson Stadium
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CANADA PUT ICING ON CAKE
The world series lies in wait for Canada, Spain and Portugal
as they finished one, two, and three respectively in the
IRB's qualifying experiment.
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JAMES BAY'S PARIS READY TO SET THE RUGBY WORLD ON FIRE
Read this article published in the Times Colonist about
Canada's own Taylor Paris
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ROAD TO THE WORLD CUP 2015 STARTS IN MEXICO
The road to Rugby World Cup 2015 will kick off in Mexico
City as the host nation takes on Jamaica in the very first
qualifying match for the next edition of the Game’s pinnacle
tournament.
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JEBB SINCLAIR RE-SIGNS WITH LONDON IRISH
Jebb Sinclair has signed a one-year contract extension with
London Irish of the Aviva Premiership, in England. Read the
details, here.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Phil Mackenzie has 10 tries in 12 games and may just propel
Esher RFC to a big playoff run. Read the deatils, here.
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RUGBY CANADA NAMES GARETH REES NATIONAL MEN'S PROGRAM MANAGER
Rugby Canada is pleased to have named Gareth Rees the
new National Men’s Program Manager.
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RUGBY CANADA NAMES GARETH REES NATIONAL MEN'S PROGRAM MANAGER
Rugby Canada is pleased to have named Gareth Rees the
new National Men’s Program Manager.
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CANADA TO HOST THREE INTERNATIONAL RUGBY MATCHES IN JUNE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that it will play host
to three international rugby test matches in the month of June.
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CUDMORE INKS NEW DEAL AT CLERMONT
Canadian World Cup lock Jamie Cudmore has signed on
with Top 14 side ASM Clermont, for an additional two
seasons. Read the details, here.
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NEWFOUNDLAND RUGBY COMMUNITY HONOURS ROD SNOW
Long standing National Men's team player honoured
with a
dinner and roast.
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FORMER NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER WINS 2012 FULDA CHALLENGE
Through five days of freezing temperatures and rough
terrain, former national team member Ryan Smith and his wife
Chantal Mackenzie were the winners of the 2012 Fulda Challenge.
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JEBB SINCLAIR TO MISS 8 WEEKS WITH INJURY
London Irish and Canadian World Cup forward Jebb
Sinclair has confirmed he will miss up to 8 weeks
with an injury. Read more, here.
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2011 A GREAT YEAR FOR CHAUNCEY O'TOOLE
2011 was indeed a great time for New Brunswick's
Chauncey O'Toole. Read our interview with the
Ospreys back-row, here.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canada's professionals overseas took to the fields of
England and France for action on Christmas weekend.
Read the details, here.
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CANADIANS FLYING HIGH WITH BEDFORD BLUES
Captain James Pritchard and young Mark Kohler are
racking up points for one of England's finest clubs.
Read their story, here.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Matt Evans collected a brace of tries to help the
Cornish Pirates to their most recent win in the British
and Irish Cup, last weekend.
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KLEEBERGER SIGNS WITH SCOTTISH
Canadian flanker Adam Kleeberger inks professional contract
with
RFU Championship side London Scottish.
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CANADIAN ALUMNI MATT KING TURNS PAGE ON RUGBY CAREER
While the outcome of the match did not go the way
he would have liked, Canadian alumni Matt King
bowed out of rugby with his last game at
Twickenham.
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RC SEEKING NEW NATIONAL MEN'S PROGRAM MANAGER
Rugby Canada is seeking applicants for the position of
National Men’s Program Manager, based out of Victoria, BC.
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MATT KING, CANADIAN ALUMNI TO CAPTAIN CAMBRIDGE IN VARSITY MATCH
King who is a veteran of Canadian 15s and 7s,
having played in both World Cup codes, will captain
the illustrious Cambridge University side in the
upcoming Vasrity match
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MO BROS TAKE IT OFF ON LIVE TV
Rugby World Cup squad members Ryan Hamilton, Adam
Kleeberger and Andrew Tiedemann join CityTV Vancouver
Breakfast Television for Movember shave off.
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SMITH CALLS IT A DAY
Canadian international rugby player Ryan Smith announces
retirement after 51 caps and three Rugby World Cup
tournaments in his national colours.
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN
Mo Bros Jebb Sinclair, Jamie Cudmore, Sean Duke, Sean
White, Aaron Carpenter, Chauncey O'Toole, Ryan Smith and
Phil Mack are just a small number of the Canadian Rugby
Network that raised $69,000 during Movember.
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN
Mo Bros Jebb Sinclair, Jamie Cudmore, Sean Duke, Sean
White, Aaron Carpenter, Chauncey O'Toole, Ryan Smith
and
Phil Mack are just some of the members of the Canadian
Rugby
Network that raised $69,000 during Movember.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Jason Marshall made his first appearance for Aurillac in
France, and Chauncey O'Toole made his first start for
the Ospreys last weekend. Read all the news on
Canada's overseas stars, here.
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A BEARDO NO MORE
Sinclair has lost the beard that added to his World
Cup persona, but is still making waves in rugby
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Matt Evans of the Cornish Pirates gets his first start this
weekend, in the British & Irish Cup. Read all the news on
Canada's pros overseas, here.
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PARIS AND ARDRON JOIN 2015 PAN AM HOPEFULS AT PRESS DAY
Pan Am 2015 Games CEO Ian Troop is flanked by 2011 Gold
Medalists in Rugby 7s Taylor Paris and Tyler Ardron
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PRO REPORT: AN INTERVIEW WITH JEBB SINCLAIR
Canada's Jebb Sinclair is flying high with the London Irish of
the Aviva Premiership. We talked to Jebb about his new
experience overseas.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canada's own Jebb Sinclair gets his first pro start this
weekend for London Irish. Get all the news on Canada's
pros overseas, here.
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'SHEAR THE BEARD' ON MERCER REPORT
Movember officially kicks off today and the 'Shear the
Beard' event organized on behalf of World cup team member
Adam Kleeberger will air tonight on The Rick Mercer Report
on CBC.
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INJURY WOE FOR VAN DER MERWE
DTH Van der Merwe will miss a large chunk of the Glasgow
Warriors season due to a shoulder injury which requires
surgery.
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KLEEBERGER CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES
Many thanks to all who donated to both the Movember and
Christchurch Earthquadke relief funds - in support of Adam
Kleeberger's Shear the Beard campaign. Pictured - Adam
Kleeberger with Rick Mercer.
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EVANS TO MAKE CORNISH MOVE - PRO REPORT
Matt Evans - currently with the Canadian Sevens team in
Mexico - will be playing in south west England and the
Cornish Pirates.
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EVANS TO MAKE CORNISH MOVE - PRO REPORT
Matt Evans - currently with the Canadian Sevens team in
Mexico - will be playing in south west England and the
Cornish Pirates.
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TRAFIGURA RENEWS RUGBY CANADA SPONSORSHIP
International Commodities firm Trafigura has renewed its
sponsorship of the Canadian men's 15s and added an
associate sponsorship of the men's 7s teams.
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TRAFIGURA RENEWS RUGBY CANADA SPONSORSHIP
International Commodities firm Trafigura has renewed its
sponsorship of the Canadian men's 15s and added an associate
sponsorship of the men's 7s teams.
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FORMER COACH DAVE ROBERTS PASSES IN BC
Former Canadian Technical Director and Coach for the men's
senior team in 1985 Dave Roberts has passed away after a
battle with cancer in Victoria, BC.
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REES INDUCTED INTO IRB HALL OF FAME
Former Canadian team great Gareth Rees has been inducted
into the IRB Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Auckland Monday
evening New Zealand time.
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WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU
A message of thanks to all supporters from Canada's National
Senior Men's Team.
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RICK MERCER SPENDS MORNING TRAINING WITH 7s SQUAD IN VICTORIA
Rick Mercer gets tackled by members of Canada's
National Sevens team during a taping of the Rick
Mercer Report in Victoria
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OPERATION KLEEB SHAVE COMING SOON
The details of the public shaving of Adam Kleeberger's
monster beard by CBC comedian Rick Mercer have been
finalized. The Shearing of the Beard takes place at
University of Victoria - Student Union - 2 PM -Oct 17th.
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U20 SUPPORT CREATED SPOTS ON RWC SQUAD
Members of the U20 team that progressed to the senior team
include
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U20 SUPPORT CREATED SPOTS ON RWC SQUAD
Graduates of the U20 team that made it to the 2011 World Cup
include (L-R) Andrew Tiedemann, Sean White, Matt Evans and
Ryan Hamilton.
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RIORDAN REFLECTS ON WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN
As Canada's World Cup team recovers physically and mentally
after exiting the tournament in the pool stage, captain Pat
Riordan knows there is still work to be done at the national
senior men's level.
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KLEEBERGER TAKING IT OFF FOR CHARITY
Popular national team flanker Adam Kleeberger is going to
take his impressive beard off on October 17th - but he wants
fans to participate in the fun by donating to charity. Rick
Mercer will be clipping the fur off on the big day.
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APPELBY COLLEGE RECEIVES DONATION FROM MACKENZIE FAMILY
Brothers Jaimie and Phil Mackenzie have completed their 2011
Rugby World Cup campaign - but a recent donation to their
former high school by their father celebrates their rugby
achievements.
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MARSHALL SIGNS CONTRACT WITH FRENCH CLUB
One of the side benefits of world exposure at the Rugby
World Cup is team's signing players. Prop Jason Marshall has
been signed to a contract in France's D2.
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CANADA LOOK TO FUTURE AFTER RWC DEPARTURE
It was always going to be a tough task for Canada against
New Zealand - and the homeside prevailed 79-15 - to top
Pool
A and advance to the quarter-finals.
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DREAM COME TRUE FOR CANADIAN FAN
Canadian rugby fan Thomas Kay has been sent to Rugby
World Cup by Front Row Foundation to watch Canada face the
New Zealand All Blacks.
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CANADA LOOK FOR CONTINENTAL SHIFT
As Canada prepares for its final game of Pool A, the squad
waits to see whether their overall points tally will allow them
automatic qualification for Rugby World Cup 2015.
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CROWLEY NAMES SIDE TO FACE ALL BLACKS
Kieran Crowley has named a starting lineup with one change
to face the New Zealand All Blacks in Wellington on Sunday.
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FROM QB TO RWC
Canada's forwards prepare to face the New Zealand All
Blacks.
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IMPORTANT RWC INFO FOR CANADIAN FANS
The pre and post match festivities for Canadian fans in
Wellington are taking place at the Foxglove Pub. Complete
details are available in our fan World Cup information package.
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'ONE OF THE FINER MOMENTS OF MY RUGBY CAREER'
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad recognizes Ryan Smith and Ed
Fairhurst for their recent achievements of 50 caps for Canada.
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CANADA & NAPIER A MATCH MADE IN HISTORY
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad spent two weeks of its tour
in Napier, sister city to Victoria, B.C.
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KIWI-CANUCK HAS TIES TO FIRST-EVER TOURING PARTY
Gary Wilson's father, Pete, was a member of Canada's first
team to tour Japan in 1932.
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MORE THAN A JUST RUGBY CLUB - A COMMUNITY
After arriving in Wellington for the final leg of their
Rugby World Cup 2011 tour, members of Canada's squad
attended a Maori hongi at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club.
711 of 1174
PRITCHARD MILESTONE BITTER-SWEET
James Pritchard scored his 400th point in capped appearances
for Canada on Tuesday, but he would have preferred a win
over Japan.
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TSN NUMBERS IMPRESS FOR CAN V JAPAN
Canada's 23-23 draw vs Japan on Monday night/Tuesday morning
drew impressive numbers of nearly 200,000 viewers according
to TSN.
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CANADA AND JAPAN DRAW 23-23
For a second straight time at a World Cup - Canada and Japan
have drawn - this time 23-23 - to leave Canada in possession
of third place. Phil Mackenize had a second half try to
spark the come back.
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CANADA PREP FOR JAPAN
Canadian centre Ryan Smith talks about facing Japan, on the
eve of his 50th cap.
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JOIN FELLOW CANADIANS AT ROSE IRISH PUB
Canadians are descending on Napier for this evening's key
match up between Canada and Japan - and the pre-game spot to
meet is the Rose Irish Pub on Hastings Street.
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TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN SHOW RUGBY COLOURS
A great message of support to the Canadian men's team from
troops deployed in Kanadahar airbase in Afghanistan.
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CANADA'S SQUAD JOINS ANTI-DOPING EFFORT
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad was one of 20 at the
tournament to promote Keep Rugby Clean Day.
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POSTCARD FROM TAYLOR PARIS
Taylor Paris of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad speaks
about the team's time in Napier.
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TWO CHANGES TO 22 TO FACE JAPAN
Kieran Crowley has made two changes to his side to take on
Japan. Ryan Smith, pictured, is set to earn his 50th cap for
Canada.
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HOSPITAL VISIT ADDS PERSPECTIVE
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad visited a local
hospital in New Zealand on Friday.
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PLAYERS LOOK FOR BALANCE
Ed Fairhurst talks about the importance of balance between
rugby and down time.
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CROWLEY BRINGS CONFIDENCE: KLEEBERGER
Adam Kleeberger says the Canadian team has renewed
confidence in their abilities.
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PLAYERS ENRICHED BY SCHOOL VISITS
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad visited local
schools on Wednesday afternoon.
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'ALL MY ROOTS WERE IN CANADA'
Gary Wilson is part Kiwi, part Canuck and his father, Pete,
was a member of the first Canadian rugby touring party to
Japan in 1932.
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BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL
After a much-needed day off, Canada's Rugby World Cup
squad is back to work and hard into preparations for Japan.
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TEAM IN GOOD HEALTH AFTER TWO TOUGH GAMES
All but one member of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad
resumed training in Napier on Wednesday.
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A FEW MOMENTS WITH BRIAN ERICHSEN
A video profile of Rugby Canada second row Brian Erichsen.
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CANADA IMPROVES TO 11TH IN WORLD
Following a come from behind win over Tonga last week at the
Rugby World Cup - Canada's men's team has improved to 11th
in the world from 14th spot.
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GLOBAL TV PROFILE ON ADAM KLEEBERGER
The Beardo phenomena is hitting the main stream media in
Canada. Global BC TV's Michelle Miller filed a great report
on the Beard seen around the world!
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FRANCE HOLD OFF DETERMINED CANADA
It was the battle everyone predicted - with Canada
frustrating France most of the game before Les Bleus
finished with a 46-19 win.
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CANADA LOOK TO BUILD MOMENTUM
Canada are ready to face France in their second match of the
Rugby World Cup.
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UNCHANGED TEAM NAMED TO FACE FRANCE
Canada's coaches have rewarded the team which defeated
Tonga 25-20 by naming an unchanged side to face the French
in Napier on Sunday.
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A PROUD DAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY
Canada's thrilling 25-20 win over Tonga in its Rugby World
Cup opener has filled head coach and former New Zealand All
Black Kieran Crowley with pride.
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BEARDO-MANIA HITS NAPIER
Following Canada's 25-20 win over Tonga, Beardo-mania has
hit Napier as fans are getting behind Canada, their style of
play and their facial hair.
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ENCORE PRESENTATION - CANADA VS TONGA
Catch Canada vs Tonga - Encore presentation - 8 PM ET - 5 PM
PT - on TSN in Canada.
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FOND FAREWELL TO NORTHLAND
After spending the first part of its Rugby World Cup campaign
in beautiful Northland, Canada's squad has shifted south to
Napier for its Sunday match against France.
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KLEEBERGER READY FOR RAZOR
While his prodigious facial display has been amusing, Adam
Kleeberger says he is looking forward to his date with a
razor following the World Cup.
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THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT
A message of thanks from the Canadian RWC squad to its
scores of fans across Canada and in New Zealand for the
tournament.
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CANADA OPEN RWC CAMPAIGN WITH TONGA WIN
Canada engineered a second half comeback to beat Tonga 25-20
in Whangrei, New Zealand to win its opening World Cup match.
Pictured - Jebb Sinclair had a first half try.
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DEFENCE MINISTER MACKAY ON HAND FOR WIN
Canada's Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay was on
hand at Canada's 2011 Rugby World Cup opening match for a
thrilling 25-20 win over Tonga.
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CHANGE MADE TO CANADA'S RESERVE FOR TONGA
Canada has made a late change to its reserves list
for Tonga, with Nathan Hirayama in for Matt Evans
due to a lower-body injury.
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CROWLEY - FROM FARMER - TO ALL BLACK - TO COACH
A great profile by Canadian Press Sports Editor Neil
Davidson on Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Six members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad visited a
local elementary school in Whangarei.
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SIDE NAMED TO FACE TONGA
Kieran Crowley has named his side to face Tonga in
Whangarei on Wednesday.
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CANADA DAY IN NEW ZEALAND
A group of rugby-mad Canadians gathered in a small-town
pub in Northland to celebrate their love of rugby and their
country.
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DEFENCE KEY TO CANADA'S GAME
Defence coach Clive Griffiths has bolstered Canada's
defensive prowess, as seen in recent results against the U.S.
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INSPIRATION OF CAPTAIN GREENE WITH SQUAD
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad named its mascot after
inspirational soldier Captain Trevor Greene. Pictured,
Canada's World Cup captain Pat Riordan thanks Captain
Greene for an inspirational speech in Victoria.
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RWC BABY FOR JAMES PRITCHARD
Rugby World Cup squad member James Pritchard's partner
Jenni gave birth to a baby girl just two hours before Canada
and France played on Sunday.
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'TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN DESTINY'
Canada's captain Pat Riordan talks about the Rugby World
Cup.
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EXPECTATIONS BUILD FOR TONGA GAME
Defence coach Clive Griffiths knows the tackle area will play
a big role in Canada's RWC opener against Tonga on
Wednesday.
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SCRUM DOCTOR BOOSTS CANADIAN CONFIDENCE
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad has put serious work into
its scrum to ensure the set piece is where it needs to be on
the world stage.
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SQUAD TAKES IN LOCAL HOSPITALITY
Canada's RWC squad spent its first afternoon off fishing in
the Bay of Islands, before attending a supporters' dinner.
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TSN BRINGS 'A' GAME TO RUGBY BROADCASTS
Rugby broadcasters Gareth Rees, Brian Spanton and Nigel Reed
have joined TSN's coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2011,
hosting pre- and post-game shows and filing regular
SportsCentre reports during the tournament.
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CANADIANS SWAMPED BY RUGBY FANS IN NORTHLAND
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad paid a visit to
Northland College on Friday. Pictured - Scrumhalf Ed
Fairhurst signs autographs during an impromptu stop for a
group of fans along the way.
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GILBERT BALLS ARRIVE IN NZ
Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the opening
match between Tonga and New Zealand at Eden Park and the
Gilbert Virtuo match balls will be used in all matches and
training throughout the Tournament.
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LET'S GO CANADA
Rugby Canada has launched a fan zone and e-mail to assist
fans in showing support to the team at the Rugby World Cup.
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LET'S GO CANADA
Rugby Canada has launched a fan zone and e-mail to assist
fans in showing support to the team at the Rugby World Cup.
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NORTHLAND IS PAINTING IT RED
Northland in New Zealand is hosting Canada, Japan and
Tonga during the Rugby World Cup and is 'painting' the area
red to show support for the sides.
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POSTCARD FROM NANYAK DALA
Loose forward Nanyak Dala talks about the team's departure
from Australia and arrival in New Zealand for the Rugby
World Cup.
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THE BEARDOS COMETH
Canadian Rugby World Cup squad members Hubert Buydens,
Jebb Sinclair and Adam Kleeberger, aka 'The Beardos,' are
quickly becoming fan favourites in New Zealand due to their
impressive beards.
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CANADA A HIT WITH LOCAL FANS
Canada has had a warm welcome at the RWC squad's last
two open training sessions, with local school kids in
attendance.
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RUGBY, HAKAS AND THE NEW ZEALAND WAY
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad visited a local
school to take in some of the culture and share some of their
rugby knowledge.
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CANADA WELCOMED AT WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad was officially welcomed to
New Zealand with a Powhiri ceremony at the Waitangi Treaty
Grounds, considered the birthplace of modern New Zealand.
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GO CANADA GO
Rugby Canada launches e-mail for fans to show support of
their team.
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AUSSIE TRAINING GROUND FAMILIAR FOR SOME
Canada's RWC squad spent two weeks training at The Southport
School, where two of the squad's members spent time as
exchange students in high school.
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AUSTRALIAN CAMP WRAPS UP
Canada's RWC squad has finished a two-week training camp in
Australia after one game and two opposed training runs.
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RWC SQUAD ARRIVES TO MAORI WELCOME
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad has arrived in Keri Keri, New
Zealand, following a full day of travel from Australia.
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CANADA GETS ONE LAST OPPOSED RUN AGAINST SCOTLAND
Canada and Scotland's Rugby World Cup squads met at The
Southport School on Friday for an opposed training run.
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CANADA AND SCOTLAND TO TRAIN TOGETHER
Canada and Scotland's Rugby World Cup squads will meet in
Queensland on Friday for an opposed training run.
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MACKENZIES BACK AT THEIR OLD DIGS
Canadian Rugby World Cup squad members and brothers
Jamie and Phil Mackenzie recount their days on student
exchange at The Southport School, where the squad has
trained in Queensland.
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POSTCARD FROM JASON MARSHALL
Canadian Rugby World Cup squad member Jason Marshall
talks about the team's preparation tour to Australia.
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POSTCARD FROM JASON MARSHALL
Canadian Rugby World Cup squad member Jason Marshall
writes about the team's time and preparation in Australia.
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RWC SQUAD CELEBRATES COACH CROWLEY'S 50TH
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad celebrated head coach
Kieran Crowley's 50th birthday on Wednesday.
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BLUES AND ROCK TO CLASH IN CRC FINALE
Burlington plays host to the Canadian Rugby Championship
Finale on September 3.
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FAMILIAR FACE AT CANADA'S WARM-UP EVENTS
Former head coach of the national senior men's program,
David Clark has been keenly watching Canada on its
Australian tour. Pictured, Canadian players Ed Fairhurst and
Jamie Cudmore catch up with their coach from the 2003
Rugby World Cup and his wife Beverly.
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SCORING TITLE UP-FOR-GRABS IN CRC FINALE
B.C.’s Connor Braid, the Rock’s Dean Blanks and the Blues’s
Steve Piatek contend for the CRC scoring title.
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CANADA AND QUEENSLAND XV MEET IN WET CONDITIONS
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad met the Queensland XV in
an opposed training run at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane on
Tuesday night.
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THE ROCK - SET IN STONE FOR CRC FINALE
The Rock will play Ontario in the final game of the Canadian
Rugby Championships in Toronto on Saturday, September 3.
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WALLABIES PROP COMMENDS CANADA
Wallabies rising star James Slipper said his team was
prepared, but still had some surprises when the Australian
Barbarians took on Canada at Skilled Park.
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'TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN DESTINY'
Canada's captain Pat Riordan answers questions for a Rugby
World Cup video to be shown prior to Canada's pool matches.
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BLUES BEAT WOLF PACK TO CLINCH CRC
The Ontario Blues captured the Canadian Rugby
Championship after a dogged 15-0 win against the
visiting Prairie Wolf Pack.
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CANADA TO TRAIN WITH QUEENSLAND SELECTS
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad will train with the
Queensland Selects at Ballymore in Brisbane on
Tuesday.
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CANADA TO TRAIN WITH QUEENSLAND SELECTS
Canadian Rugby World Cup squad to train with Queensland
Selects
before departing for tournament.
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CANADIAN SQUAD TAKES IN TRI NATIONS
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad had the thrill of taking in the
deciding match in the Tri Nations series between Australia and New
Zealand at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane over the weekend.
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THE ROCK EDGE OUT B.C. AFTER THRILLING FINALE
The CRC game in Newfoundland went right down to the
wire as the Rock came away with a 31-30 victory.
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CANADA TEST THEMSELVES AGAINST BARBARIANS
Canada and Australian Barbarians clash at Skilled Park.
Barbarians 38, Canada 14.
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AUSTRALIA RUGBY UNION MAKES WEB STREAM AVAILABLE FOR CANADA VS. BARABARIANS
The Australia Rugby Union has made a web stream available to
Canadian Fans for the upcoming Canada vs. Australia
Barbarians Match on August 26.
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BLUES VS. WOLF PACK PREVIEW - TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH IN CRC
Ontario Blues and Prairie Wolf Pack lock horns in the
CRC Round 4 encounter and both sides are eyeing a
bonus point win.
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KLEEBERGER TO REPRESENT CANADA AT WORLD CUP
Adam Kleeberger is headed to New Zealand for the Rugby World
Cup with Canada’s national men’s team.
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ROCK VS. B.C. PREVIEW - B.C. LOOKS TO STAY IN CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
The Rock and British Columbia go into battle this Saturday
at Swilers Rugby Complex in Newfoundland looking to gain
ground in the Canadian Rugby Championship race.
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AUGUST 27 - ONTARIO BLUES VS. THE PRAIRIE WOLF PACK
The Blues and Wolf Pack face off on August 27 at Sherwood
Forest Park in Burlington
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CANADIAN SIDE NAMED TO FACE BARBARIANS
Coach Kieran Crowley has named his team to take on the
Australian Barbarians at Skilled Park on Aug. 26.
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OFFICIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MOBILE APP LAUNCHED
The Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Mobile App is now
available to download for free.
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CROWLEY AND CREW EXCITED FOR CHALLENGE OF BARBARIANS
Canada's senior men's team coach Kieran Crowley reacts to
the announcement of a strong Australian Barbarians line up to
face Canada on Friday.
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LONG FLIGHT LEADS TO BIG WEEK
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad train at The
Southport School on Queensland's Gold Coast in Australia.
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CANADA CAPS PRESENTED AT SEND-OFF DINNER
Current and former Canadian internationals Hubert Buydens,
Jamie Cudmore, Luke Cudmore, John Hutchinson, Danny
Nikas and Jim Yagenegi were presented their caps from their
test debuts at a Rugby World Cup send-off dinner in
Vancouver.
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CANADA CAPS PRESENTED AT SEND-OFF DINNER
Current and former Canadian internationals Hubert Buydens,
Jamie Cudmore, Luke Cudmore, John Hutchinson, Danny
Nikas and Jim Yagenegi were presented their caps from their
test debuts at a Rugby World Cup send-off dinner in
Vancouver.
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CANADA CAPS PRESENTED AT SEND-OFF DINNER
Current and former Canadian internationals Hubert Buydens,
Jamie Cudmore, Luke Cudmore, John Hutchinson, Danny
Nikas and Jim Yagenegi were presented their caps from their
test debuts at a Rugby World Cup send-off dinner in
Vancouver.
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CANADA CAPS PRESENTED AT SEND-OFF DINNER
Current and former Canadian internationals Hubert Buydens,
Jamie Cudmore, Luke Cudmore, John Hutchinson, Danny
Nikas and Jim Yagenegi were presented their caps from their
test debuts at a Rugby World Cup send-off dinner in
Vancouver.
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CANADA CAPS PRESENTED AT SEND-OFF DINNER
Current and former Canadian internationals Hubert Buydens,
Jamie Cudmore, Luke Cudmore, John Hutchinson, Danny
Nikas and Jim Yagenegi were presented their caps from their
test debuts at a Rugby World Cup send-off dinner in
Vancouver.
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WEEK OF SEND OFFS BOLSTER CANADIANS HEADING TO WORLD CUP
Canada's Rugby World Cup squad was honoured with several
send-off dinners and fundraisers in British Columbia prior to
their departure. Pictured - Canada's Rugby World Cup
captain, Pat Riordan, and Captain Trevor Greene, who was
the keynote speaker in Victoria.
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NATIONAL CENTRE A PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIONS
Key members of Rugby Canada speak on the importance of
regional development, in conjunction with initiatives at the
recently announced Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence.
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CANADIAN RUGBY FOUNDATION AWARDS NEW CAPS
When Canada gathered for the first ever match at
Toronto's BMO Field, the CRF was there to continue
its fine tradition of awarding caps.
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CANADA MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW OVER USA
James Pritchard had two penalties and three conversions as
Canada beat the USA 27-7 in Denver on Saturday night.
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WATCH CANADA VS USA LIVE ON TSN2
This Saturday's return match between Canada and the USA is
being played at Glendale, Colorado's Infinity Stadium, and
will be broadcast live in Canada at 9 p.m. ET on TSN2!
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CROWLEY NAMES TEAM TO FACE U.S.
Canada head coach Kieran Crowley hopes for 'better skilled'
performance in Glendale, Colorado. Pictured, James Pritchard
in action against the U.S. at the Battle at BMO Field.
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10 MORE DAYS TO BUY WSOGFT MERCH
The joint Rugby Canada/Dog River Howlers “We Stand on Guard
for Thee” program has extended the deadline date for
ordering merchandise through to the end of our fundraising
events this summer.
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CANADA BEAT USA 28-22
Canada have defeated The U.S.A. in front of thousands of
passionate rugby fans at BMO Field in Toronto. Read our full
match report, here.
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CHAUNCEY O'TOOLE SIGNS WITH OSPREYS
After being pursued by several pro clubs, Chauncey
O'Toole has signed with the Ospreys of the Magners
League, in Wales.
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COACH'S 15 DOWN ONTARIO BLUES 46-16
Kieran Crowley's Coach's 15 side defeated the Ontario Blues
46-16 at the Burlington Centaurs club in humid weather on
Sunday afternoon.
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COACH'S 15 NAMED TO FACE ONTARIO BLUES
Adam Kleeberger, pictured here in action against the U.S. at
BMO Field, is one of 13 members of Canada's Rugby World
Cup squad selected to face the Ontario Blues in Burlington on
Sunday.
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CANADA WIN THE BATTLE AT BMO
Canada have defeated The U.S.A. in front of thousands of
passionate rugby fans at BMO Field in Toronto. Read
our full match report, here.
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CUDMORE BROTHERS CAN BRING THE HOUSE DOWN
The Cudmore brothers - Canadian national rugby team
member Jamie (L) and Twilight trilogy actor Daniel (R) -
gather in town for Rugby Week In Toronto.
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FUNDRAISING DAY SHOWS SUPPORT FOR MEN'S TEAM
The Honourable Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal
addresses those assembled at the Atlantis Pavillion for
Toronto's World Cup Send-off Dinner.
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BATTLE AT BMO PRESS CONFERENCE
The media were out in numbers ahead of this weekend's
historic first ever test rugby match at BMO Field - as
Canada takes on the USA.
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CANADA TEAM NAMED TO FACE USA
Kieran Crowley has named the team that will face the USA in
the Battle at BMO Field on Saturday.
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BLUES BEAT B.C. TO GO TOP OF TABLE
The Ontario Blues of the Canadian Rugby Championship have
beaten B.C. in West Vancouver 46-21 to move into top spot in
the table.
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ROCK REBOUND WITH WIN OVER WOLF PACK
The Newfoundland Rock shook off a season opening loss to
B.C. with an emphatic 29-8 win over the Prairie Wolf Pack in
Calgary on Tuesday night.
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BEARDOS BECOMING A CANADIAN SENSATION
Jebb Sinclair (L), Hubert Buydens and Adam Kleeberger (out
of frame) have been dubbed the Beardos - and caught the
fancy of a TSN production crew on hand shooting pre-game
footage.
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CANADIAN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 2 - B.C. VS. ONTARIO BLUES
British Columbia will look to build on their stunning
triumph against The Rock when they face Ontario Blues from
Klahanie Park.
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WOLF PACK BEAT BLUES LATE
A late try saw the home town Prairie Wolf Pack come from
behind for a 31-25 victory on Saturday at Calgary Rugby Park.
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BC OVER ROCK TO OPEN SEASON
In what has to be termed the first upset of the season B.C.
beat the reigning champion The Rock 43-19 at Klahanie Park
in West Vancouver on Saturday.
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CANADIAN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1 - B.C. VS. THE ROCK
The Celebration of Light extravaganza takes place in
Vancouver on Saturday night, but fireworks of a different
kind are expected at Klahanie Park when The Rock face-off
against B.C.
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CANADIAN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1 - PRAIRIE VS. BLUES
The quest to knock The Rock off the winner’s perch starts in
Calgary on Saturday for the Prairie Wolf Pack and the
Ontario Blues.
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SINCLAIR SIGNS WITH LONDON IRISH
New Brunswick's Jebb Sinclair has signed with English
Premiership side London Irish for the coming season. The
flanker/second row will join the team following the World
Cup in New Zealand this September.
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TEAM TAKING HOCKEY TO NZ
The sound of hockey sticks will ring out across the ocean in
New Zealand at the 2011 World Cup of Rugby.
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VIDEO - FIELD IS FILLING FOR CAN VS USA
Rugby Canada CEO talks about fan support for the upcoming
Battle at BMO Field on August 6th - between Canada and the USA.
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VIDEO - RWC GAME RELEASE EAGERLY AWAITED
Catch a sneak peek of the upcoming Rugby World Cup Video
game - which includes the Canadian team.
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TSN ANNOUNCES RUGBY WORLD CUP DEAL
TSN - Canada's leading sports network, announced Thursday a
deal to carry the next two Rugby World Cup tournaments,
along with a pair of upcoming Canada vs USA test matches.
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WSTOGFT GETS WEST COAST BOOST
“We Stand on Guard for Thee” program received a big boost
from friends of rugby on the west coast this past week but
we still need your support and encourage you to purchase
some great collectible merchandise to keep the momentum going.
831 of 1174
FUNDRAISER CAPS WEEK OF TEAM BUILDING
Former Canadian Rugby World Cup Captains (Back Left
to right) Al Charron, Gareth Rees, Mark Wyatt, Ryan
Banks, (front L-R) Glen Ennis, Pat Riordan (current
Captain) and Hans de Goede.
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BIATHLON EVENT OFFERS TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad
participated in a dry-land biathlon at Whistler Olympic
Park during a week of team-building activities. Pictured,
Scott Franklin reloads during practice shots.
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WORLD CUP SQUAD ASSEMBLES FOR TEAM BUILDING
Members of the 2011 Canadian Rugby World Cup squad
are gathered in Whistler, BC, for team building and to
allow Rugby Canada to complete administrative work for
the tournament.
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DHL OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF BATTLE AT BMO FIELD
Rugby Canada is thrilled to announce DHL Express Canada as
the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Battle at BMO Field
on August 6th between Canada and the USA.
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WORLD CUP SQUAD ASSEMBLES FOR TEAM BUILDING
Members of the 2011 Canadian Rugby World Cup
gathered in
Whistler, BC starting on Sunday for team building
and also
the nuts and bolts of getting ready for being away for
two
and a half months.
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THE BUTCHART GARDENS ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR FOR BATTLE AT BMO FIELD
The Butchart Gardens to be one of two associate sponsors of the
Battle at BMO Field.
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RETIEF DISCUSSES 1995 WORLD CUP BRAWL
During an interview with Chris Bjornestand, author of new
book The Springboks and the Holy Graill, Dan Retief
discusses his experiences of the infamous 1995 World Cup
match between Canada and South Africa
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MACQUARIE ANNOUNCES BATTLE AT BMO SPONSORSHIP
Macquarie Group Canada, an Official Sponsor of Rugby
Canada,
is increasing its support of the game by becoming an
Associate Sponsor of the upcoming Canada vs. USA
International rugby match on August 6th.
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50 MAN EXTENDED SQUAD NAMED FOR RWC
Coach Kieran Crowley has named a 50 man extended squad for
the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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SUPPORT SWELLS FOR FUND RAISER
Support for the Canadian Men's team fund raiser with the Dog
River Howlers is going well - with support spreading across
the country.
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STEAM WHISTLE - BATTLE AT BM0 SPONSOR
Rugby Canada is pround to announce Steam Whistle Brewing has
been just announced as one of several event sponsors at the
upcoming Battle at BMO Field - Canada vs USA on August 6th.
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ROAD TO NEW ZEALAND FUNDRAISERS
Rugby Canada will be hosting four fundraising events this
summer as part of the National Senior Men’s Team Road to
New
Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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ENGLAND OVERCOME CANADA IN CUP FINAL
The England Saxons overcame a valiant Canada side, in
the last ever Churchill Cup Final. Read the match report,
here..
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ENGLAND WIN FINAL CHURCHILL CUP
The England Saxons overcame a valiant Canada side, in the
last ever Churchill Cup Final. Read the match report, here.
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ENGLAND OVERCOME CANADA IN CUP FINAL
The England Saxons overcame a valiant Canada
side, in the last ever Churchill Cup Final. Read the
match report, here.
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LIVE CANADA VS SAXONS UPDATES
Live updates of Churchill Cup final between Canada
and
England Saxons.
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CANADA READY FOR SAXONS CHALLENGE
The Canadian national senior men's team is preparing for a
tough Churchill Cup final against the England Saxons.
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CUDMORE PLEASED TO BE BACK IN RED AND BLACK
Jamie Cudmore speaks about his return to the Canadian
jersey and his desire to play in another Rugby World Cup.
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HARD WORK, FOCUS PAYING OFF FOR O'TOOLE
Tom Kennedy catches up with New Brunswick's Chauncey
O'Toole following two man of the match Churchill Cup
performances.
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CANADIAN MEN TOUR RUGBY SCHOOL
Canadian senior men's captain Pat Riordan with Rugby
School
head master Patrick Derham, left, during a tour of the
historic school.
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CANADIAN MEN TOUR RUGBY SCHOOL
Canadian senior men's captain Pat Riordan with Rugby
School head master Patrick Derham, left, during a tour
of the historic school.
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CUDMORE PLEASED TO BE BACK IN RED AND BLACK
Jamie Cudmore speaks about his return to the
Canadian jersey and his desire to play in another Rugby
World Cup.
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CANADA READY FOR CHALLENGE OF SAXONS
The Canadian national senior men's team is preparing
for a tough Churchill Cup final against the England
Saxons.
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CHURCHILL CUP - THE TOUR SO FAR
Tom Kennedy talks with manager Rodger Swany and
assistant coach Geraint John about the Churchill Cup
tour to date.
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REFLECTIONS ON RUSSIA
A look at how coach Kieran Crowley's dabble in depth will
pay off on the road to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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CENTRE DUO RECEIVE FIRST CAPS VS RUSSIA
Mike Scholz (left) and Conor Trainor received their first
caps in the 34-18 Test victory over Russia this past
Wednesday evening.
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LESS THAN 60 DAYS TO BATTLE AT BMO
The battle at BMO Field is less than two months away - and
we wanted to remind fans some of the great reasons to buy
your tix early for Canada vs the USA on August 6th.
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TRAINOR RECEIVES 1st CAP FOR RUSSIA TEST
Conor Trainor got his first Test rugby cap after his debut
against Russia, where he scored a try in a 34-18 win.
Captain for the team - Ander Monro, presented his Cap on
Wednesday night.
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CANADA BEAT RUSSIA 34-18
Canada has booked a second-straight trip to the Churchill
Cup final after a five-try, 38-18 win over Russia in
England. Chauncey O'Toole was man of the match for a
second-straight game.
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CANADA INTO CHURCHILL FINAL WITH RUSSIA WIN
Canada beat Russia in England in the second round of the
Churchill Cup to book a second straight championship final
appearance at the annual tournament. Pictured - Canada's Pat
Riordan fends off a Russian defender.
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JOINT VENTURE EQUALS SUCCESS
Rugby Canada and the Dog River Howlers are uniting to help
raise funds for the senior men's national team ahead of the
2011 Rugby World Cup.
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RUSSIA VS CANADA - 3 PM KICK OFF
Canada takes on Russia starting at 3 PM EST - 12 Noon PST -
in the second round of the Churchill Cup. Watch it live on
Setanta TV.
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CANADA IN BIG WIN OVER ITALY A
Canada has scored a three tries in a 26-12 win over Italy A in
the opening match of the 2011 Churchill Cup in England.
Chauncey O'Toole - pictured - was Man of the Match.
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CANADA WINS BIG OVER ITALY A 26-12
Canada has scored a three tries in a 26-12 win over Italy A
in the opening match of the 2011 Churchill Cup in England.
Chauncey O'Toole - pictured - was Man of the Match.
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NEW FUND RAISING INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED
Rugby Legend Al Charron (right) of Ottawa presents Defence
Minister Peter MacKay with a print that is being used to
help raise funds for Canada's senior men's team players.
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CROWLEY NAMES SQUAD TO FACE ITALY A
Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley has announced the team to
face Italy A and it includes first time 15s cap and 7s
player Conor Trainor.
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MACKENZIE AND CARPENTER RE-SIGN WITH CLUBS
Jamie Mackenzie and Aaron Carpenter have re-signed with
their respective pro clubs in England. Read all about the
latest moves in the Rugby Canada Pro Report with Jeff Hull.
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CANADA PREPPING WELL FOR ITALY A
Canada is getting the had work done ahead of this weekends
Italy A match to open the Churchill Cup at Franklin Gardens.
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CANADA ARRIVE IN COVENTRY
The Canadian men's team has arrived in Coventry, England,
for the Churchill Cup tournament. Canada takes on Italy A
and Russia in the first two rounds.
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SCHOLZ AND GUDGEON ADDED TO SENIOR ROSTER
National team coach Kieran Crowley has added centre Mike
Scholz (left) and second row Mitch Gudgeon to the squad that
travels to the Churchill Cup in England this weekend.
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RC ANNOUNCES EDEN PARK AS SUPPLIER
International clothing company Eden Park has come on board
with Rugby Canada as the official casual wear supplier for
the men's national team.
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BLUES IN BIG WIN OVER SALTA
Man of the Match for Ontario, No 8 Seb Pearson was a huge
factor in the Ontario Blues win over Argentine touring side
Salta province on Saturday 39-17, in Oakville.
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CUDMORE PART OF 2011 CHURCHILL MIX
As Canadian team Head Coach Kieran Crowley builds his squad
towards the Rugby World Cup - he will get a first time look
at Jamie Cudmore as he has been named to the 2011 Churchill
Cup Canada squad.
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ROCK OVER SELECTS 19-13
It was a physical battle as a Canada Select team, including
flanker Nanyak Dala, fell to the reigning Canadian Rugby
Championship team the Rock at Shawnigan Lake School on Friday.
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ROCK OVER SELECTS 19-13
Sean White was a guest player for the Rock - who are on a
two game swing on the west coast - part of pre-season
preparations for the Canadian Rugby Championship season.
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CANADA SELECTS NAMED TO FACE THE ROCK
The Canada Selects play the Rock in a pre-season tour opener
for the east coast based team taking place at Shawnigan Lake
School on Vancouver Island.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Jamie Cudmore had a big try for Clermont in the
final of the European Challenge Cup. We have all
the news on Canada's overseas stars, here.
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EVENTS FOR NSMT LEADING UP TO NZ
There are a number of events to help celebrate the National
Senior Men's Team 2011 campaign that heads to the southern
hemisphere starting in August.
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RGC FINISH ON A HIGH WITH NAVY WIN
Jebb Sinclair had three tries for North Wales in a 57-8 win
over the Navy. It was the final match of the year for the
Welsh development side featuring eight Canadian players.
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RGC SET FOR FINAL MATCH VS ROYAL NAVY
RGC 1404 - with its full complement of Canadian players,
takes on the Royal Navy this evening - the final match of
the year for the North Wales team.
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CALENDAR SALES HELPING IN OTHER AREAS
The National Senior Men's Team fund raising calendar is
helping out other quality programs as well, including
Prostate Cancer Canada and the Canadian U20 team.
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SEB PEARSON: A STAR ON THE RISE
With the overseas rugby season beginning to wind
down, we bring you an interview with one Canadian
looking to make the jump to England's elite
divisions next season.
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SINCLAIR ENJOYING BIG SEASON IN NORTH WALES
Recently named the North Wales player of the year, New
Brunswick's Jebb Sinclair is enjoying a break out year at
RGC 1404. Patrick McCarry caught up with the mercurial flanker.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
This week's Pro Report features interviews with
Kevin Tkachuk, Tyler Hotson and Seb Pearson.
Read
all the details, here.
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SCRUM GURU MIKE CRON COMING TO CANADA
A scrum camp that is being sponsored by the International
Rugby Board will see All Black Scrum coach Mike Cron coming
to Victoria next week.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
All three Canadian members of Plymouth Albion
RFC were able to help their club take a step forward
in the playoffs last weekend. Read all the overseas
news, here.
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CANNON GETS HALL CALL
Former Senior Men's International John Cannon is being
inducted into the Abbotsford, BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Patrick McCarry profiles the career of the speedy centre,
who enjoyed a lengthy career in England as well.
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CHURCHILL COACHING CONFERENCES A SUCCESS
A pair of Churchill Cup Coaching conferences held in Alberta
and Nova Scotia were a huge success according to those in
attendance.
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ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR RGC
RGC 1404 - now coined simply as North Wales, racked up
another impressive win, utitlizing a squad brimming with
keen Canadians - defeating Carmerthen Quins 47-17.
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ADVANCE TICKET OPPORTUNITY FOR RUGBY FANS
Tickets for the Canada vs USA match taking place August 6th
at BMO Field go on sale March 25th - but rugby fans have 48
hours to buy choice tickets before the general public.
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POSTCARDS FROM NORTH WALES - JASON MARSHALL
Forward Jason Marshall sends us an update from Colwyn Bay,
North Wales, where he and eight Canadian teammates have been
part of the area development side that plays Welsh
Premiership teams.
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PRO REPORT: DTH RESIGNS WITH GLASGOW
Canada's try-scoring machine, DTH Van der Merwe
has signed a new two-year deal with Glasgow. His
story and more, in the Pro Report.
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RC LEAVES NO STONE UNTURNED
Officials attend CFL Combine in search of high-
performance talents.
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CRC VALID PROVING GROUND FOR TEST PLAYERS
Players such as Connor Braid (shown in action against
Argentina) know the Canadian Rugby Championship is a great
transition to test rugby.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Matt Evans is back scoring for Newport of the Welsh
Premiership. However, Jeff Hull looks at the RFU
Championship's playoffs, this week.
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SINCLAIR ANTICIPATES 2011 CHURCHILL CUP
Flanker Jebb Sinclair provided the Canadian content for the
press conference announcing the 2011 Churchill Cup, taking
place in the UK for the first time since 2007.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
In another of his "10 Questions" series, Jeff Hull sits down
with Stade Montois forward Josh Jackson, in this edition of
The Pro Report.
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CHURCHILL CUP MOVES TO UK FOR 2011
The Churchill Cup moves to the UK for the first time since
2007, and adds Italy A and Tonga to the mix for the six team
competition.
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CHURCHILL ATLANTIC COACHING CONFERENCE
Rugby coaches from Atlantic Canada will have a chance to
learn the latest trends with the Churchill Cup Coaching
conference taking place in March.
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CRC PROVIDING SOLID PATHWAY TO TEST RUGBY
A veteran of Canadian men's rugby, the Prairie Wolf Pack 's
Ryan Smith says the new Canadian Rugby Championship is
providing a clear
pathway to test rugby for players across the country.
901 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Phil and Jamie Mackenzie were on the pitch with a
local youth rugby club last weekend, after they
enjoyed a big victory for Esher RFC. Read more in
this week's Pro Report.
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TURF USE SANCTIONED FOR TEST RUGBY BY IRB
The International Rugby Board has now sanctioned the use of
Artificial Turf as a surface for Test Rugby matches.
Sean Duke played against Russia for the BC
Bears on the artificial surface at Bear Mountain in Langford, BC
903 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
The Rugby Canada Pro Report brings you all the news on
Canada's stars overseas; including lock Josh Jackson of
Stade Montois.
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CHURCHILL COACHING CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
Coaches from around BC attended the Churchill Cup Coaching
conference in Vancouver this past weekend. Pictured L-R -
Tony Robinson, Alan Hubbleday, Mike Shelley, Dave Brown,
Dustin Hopkins.
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10 QUESTIONS WITH JAMES PRITCHARD
The Rugby Canada Pro Report talks with Captain
James Pritchard of the Bedford Blues about the
super season he is having for club and country.
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TAYLOR PARIS IN NORTHAMPTON MOVE
The rugby career of 18 year old Taylor Paris continues
to go
from strength to strength as the Barrie, Ontario native
has
now joined the Academy program of the Northampton
Saints of
the Aviva Premiership in England.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
James Pritchard had a try and a total of 13 points for
Bedford last weekend. Read all the news on Canada's
overseas stars in The Pro Report.
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DTH NAMED MAN OF THE MATCH IN THE 1872 CUP
DTH Van der Merwe was named 'Man of the Match'
in the first leg of the 1872 Cup. Read his story, and
other news, in The Rugby Canada Pro Report.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
DTH Van der Merwe scored a highlight reel try for
Glasgow in their Hieneken Cup contest with
Toulouse this week. His story, and an interview with
Seb Pearson, in this week's Pro Report.
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CALENDARS FLYING OUT THE DOOR
The Canadian Men's Team calendar is flying out the door this
Christmas - so if you have already ordered yours it is on
its way in time for the holidays. Order yours now - just $20
plus shipping and handling!
911 of 1174
JAMIE MACKENZIE IN TRIAL AT ESHER R.F.C.
21 year-old Canadian scrum-half Jamie Mackenzie
has signed a trial contract with Esher R.F.C. of the
RFU Championship. Read all the details on this
story with Jeff Hull and The Rugby Canada Pro
Report.
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ROAD TO WORLD CUP BEGAN WITH EURO TOUR
With only ten months to go to the World Cup - the recent
tour to Europe by Canada was part of preparations on the
Road to New Zealand next year. Tom Kennedy looks at the big
plan ahead.
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GENERAL RWC TICKETS ONLINE NOW
If you missed out on previous ticketing opportunities for
the 2011 World Cup a new general batch of availabilities has
come online as of December 1st.
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CANADA GETS BY PORTUGAL
Canadian Captain Pat Riordan accepts the Super Bock Shield
after Canada's win over Portugal on Saturday in Lisbon.
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CANADA SQUEEZE PAST PORTUGAL
Canada defeated Portugal 23-20 in the last leg of
its European tour.
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CANADA SIDE FOR PORTUGAL NAMED
Coach Kieran Crowley has made six changes to the side that
will face Portugal on Saturday in Lisbon.
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LOBOS LIE IN WAIT FOR CANADA
A rundown on what kind of team Portugal will be putting on
the pitch vs Canada on Saturday and some insight to the
Lobos culture courtesy of freelancer Patrick McCarry.
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POSTCARDS FROM THE PLAYERS
We get the latest news about the team via postcards from
Josh Jackson, Dan Pletch and Jason Marshall. The view of the
sea from the Portuguese sea side town the players are
staying at outside Lisbon.
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CARPENTER HITTING STRIDE WITH CANADIAN TEAM
Showing good form with his club side Plymouth Albion, No. 8
Aaron Carpenter is also getting it done in the Canadian
jersey - scoring a late try vs Georgia last weekend.
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U20 TEAM KEY TO FUTURE NSMT SUCCESS
Mike Shelley (pictured left with Dustin Hopkins) is at the
helm of the new national academies and the men's U20 team.
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CANADA LOSE TO GEORGIA
In a tightly contested match the home side Georgia Lelos
scored a three try 22-15 victory over Canada in Tbilisi.
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CANADA HAS GEORGIA ON ITS MIND
Pictured is the Boris Paichadze National Stadium where
Canada takes on Georgia on Saturday (5 AM EST - 2 AM PST) in
what will be only the second test between the two nations.
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CROWLEY NAMES TEAM TO FACE LELOS
The attention is high surrounding this weekend's game
between Canada and Georgia in Tbilisi. Kieran Crowley, seen
facing local media earlier in the week, has named a strong
team to take on the Lelos.
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GRIFFITHS KEEPING THE DEFENSIVE LINE TIGHT
Guest Canada Coach Clive Griffiths is becoming a big part of
the team set up with his defensive structures netting great
results in the past couple of weeks.
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KLEEBERGER ENJOYING CANUCK FORM ON TOUR
With four test victories on the trot and two on the current
tour Canada flanker Adam Kleeberger is enjoying the form of
this squad.
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HEARN IMPRESSES IN LATE CHANGE TO 10
A last minute change to fly-half by Ciaran Hearn (normally a
winger) impressed Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley in his
team's 60-22 win over Spain on the weekend.
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CANADA RUNS RAMPANT OVER SPAIN
Canada beats Spain 60-22 in first-ever test between
the two nations.
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CANADA RUNS RAMPANT OVER SPAIN
Canada has beaten Spain in Madrid 60-22 to go to
2-0 on its current European tour.
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POSTCARDS FROM THE PLAYERS - TAYLOR PARIS
Taylor Paris checks in as the 18 year old enjoys his first
senior men's team tour. Pictured - the Canadian team
observes Remembrance Day in a park in Madrid, Spain.
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN
The Canadian men's team has seen some spectacular growth of
the moustache variety since the launch of the Movember
campaign November 1st. Here some key enthusiasts show off
their handiwork led by James Pritchard (Centre)
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THE LOW DOWN ON SPAIN VS CANADA TEST
Freelance writer Patrick McCarry gives us the scoop on
Spanish rugby - its history, and what we can expect on
Saturday as the two teams play each other for the first
time. Pictured Spanish Captain Martín Aceña with Canada's
Pat Riordan.
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TRIP TO YPRES MEMORABLE FOR PLAYERS
Pat Riordan drops us a quick line on Remembrance day to
recount the trip to Ypres the players took last week prior
to the test in Brussels, Belgium.
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CANADA NAMES SIDE TO TAKE ON SPAIN
Coach Kieran Crowley has named the team that will take on
Spain this weekend in Madrid. He welcomes back some of his
professional based players including Aaron Carpenter and
Josh Jackson (3rd from front).
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CANADA SIDE TO FACE SPAIN NAMED
Coach Kieran Crowley has named the team that will take on
Spain this weekend in Madrid. Flanker Chauncey O'Toole
(pictured) retains his starting spot.
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TEAM LOOKING TO IMPROVE VS SPAIN
Despite a good win 43-12 win over Belgium this past weekend,
team Captain Pat Riordan (pictured chasing a loose ball
in-goal) says the Canadian performance will improve against
Spain this weekend.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canadian and Plymouth Albion #8 Aaron Carpenter
had a monster game, scoring a try and making
bone-crunching tackles. Follow all the news on
Canada's overseas stars in The Pro Report.
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CANADA DOWNS BELGIUM 43-12
Canada has beaten Belgium 43-12 on a slippery day in
Brussels to open a four match European tour.
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CANADA IN COMFORTABLE 43-12 WIN OVER BELGIUM
Canada has beaten Belgium 43-12 on a slippery day in
Brussels to open a four match European tour. Wing Sean Duke
(pictured)had a second half try.
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CANADA VS BELGIUM - LIVE UPDATE
Updates from the Belgium vs Canada match in Brussels.
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WHO ARE THE BLACK DEVILS CANADA WILL FACE?
Freelance contributor Patrick McCarry gives us some insight
on the Belgian team Canada will face on Saturday.
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CANADA NAMES TEAM TO FACE BELGIUM
Canadian coach Kieran Crowley has named the team that will
take on Belgium in what is a first ever rugby test between
the two nations.
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TEAM READYING FOR BELGIAN TEST
With only a few training sessions ahead of a first ever test
against Belgium, Canada's team, including 18 year old Taylor
Paris, are hard at work preparing in Brussels.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
DTH Van der Merwe scored a try last weekend in a
losing effort for Glasgow. Read his story, and all the
coverage of Canada's pros overseas, with Jeff Hull.
944 of 1174
CANADA'S OLDEST PLAYER PASSES AT 102
Ernest C. Pinkham, who played on the wing for Canada against
Japan in 1932, and who was the world’s oldest living
international rugby player, died on Saturday in Vancouver
aged 102. (Pictured centre - 1932)
945 of 1174
NSMT LAUNCH MOVEMBER CAMPAIGN/CALENDAR
The Canadian National Senior Men's Rugby Team is proud to
launch their 2011/2012 Calendar supporting Movember,
Prostate Cancer Canada.
946 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Kevin Tkachuk was back in the Glasgow Warriors'
line-up last weekend, and he came up with a
decisive try to seal the victory for his side versus the
Ospreys. Read his story, and all of the news on
Canada's overseas professionals, with Jeff Hull.
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MOVEMBER A BIG MONTH FOR MEN'S TEAM
The Movember Campaign begins next week around the world -
and Canada's senior men's players are participating once
more. Pictured - Tyler Wish (Left) and Jebb Sinclair - at a
recent calendar shoot for the NSMT.
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CANADA SQUAD TO EUROPE NAMED
Canada's squad to Europe, including Adam Kleeberger, Aaron
Carpenter and DTH van der Merwe was named today for matches
against Belgium, Spain, Georgia and Portugal.
949 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Phil Mackenzie is fast becoming one of Canada's most
accomplished professionals, playing for both Esher and
London Wasps this season. Read all the news on Canada's
overseas professionals, with Jeff Hull.
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CANADA TAKES SILVER - DOWNS USA 17-6
Canada Selects have finished in second place at the 2010
Americas Rugby Championship in Cordoba, Argentina, defeating
the USA Selects 17-6 on Friday evening.
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2010 ARC A SUCCESS AHEAD OF FINAL DAY
The 2010 Americas Rugby Championship is considered a success
says Frankie Deges in Argentina.
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BRAID'S PASSPORT SIGN OF RUGBY MATURITY
At age 20 - fly-half for the Canada Selects Connor Braid has
done a lot of traveling in the name of rugby this year. We
catch up with the Victoria, BC native on his tour to
Argentina. (Pictured kicking a penalty vs Tonga)
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SELECTS NAME TEAM FOR SILVER MEDAL CHALLENGE V USA
The Canada Selects take on the USA Selects in the silver
medal match of the Americas Rugby Championship on Friday.
Coach Kieran Crowley has named the starting twenty-two.
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CUDMORE GETS 10 WEEKS FOR STAMPING
Canadian and Clermont lock Jamie Cudmore has been banned for
10 weeks for stamping during Saturday's Heineken Cup victory
over Saracens.
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O'TOOLE AND GLASGOW PART WAYS
After a short term trial with Magners Leauge side Glasgow,
Chauncey O'Toole of New Brunswick has been released.
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CANADA DOMINATE TONGA IN 32-16 WIN
Canada has rebounded from a disappointing outing against
Argentina, to win the second match of the Americas Rugby
Championship tournament - with a 32-16 victory over Tonga A
in Cordoba, Argentina.
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WALSH A STEADYING FORCE IN FRONT ROW
Coming from the national champion Rock team and slotting
into the front row for Sunday's match against Tonga 'A',
Newfoundland's Frank Walsh is a name that continues to pop
up in Canada's scrum wars.
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CANADA SELECTS FOR TONGA 'A'
Looking to rebound after a tough outing against the
Argentina Jaguars - the Canada Selects have named the team
to take on Tonga 'A'. Connor Braid (pictured) gets the start
at fly-half.
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CANADA SELECTS RESETTING FOR TONGA ON SUNDAY
Coach Kieran Crowley and the Canada Selects have been hard
at work preparing for Sunday's match against Tonga 'A'.
960 of 1174
ONE YEAR TO NZ RWC
NZ High Commissioner Andrew Needs, Defense Minister Peter
Mackay, Al Charron and General Walt Natynczyk Chief of
Defence Staff for the Canadian Forces at 'One Year to Go'
function.
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SELECTS STRUGGLE AGAINT JAGS
The Argentina Jaguars built a 30-9 first half lead over the
Canada Selects on Tuesday night in Cordoba, Argentina.
Pictured Jeremy Kyne with ball in hand and Connor Braid and
Sean White in support.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canadian flanker Seb Pearson scored a try in a strong
performance for Coventry R.F.C. last weekend. Also Stan
McKeen and all
the news on Canada's overseas stars, with Jeff Hull and The
Pro Report.
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ARC TOURNEY SET TO GO TUESDAY IN ARGENTINA
All four teams that comprise the 2010 Americas Rugby
Championship are set to go in Cordoba, Argentina - as Pat
Riordan (pictured) and the Canada Selects take on Argentina
- and Tonga A plays the USA.
964 of 1174
SPICER NABS PLAYER OF YEAR AWARD
The BC Rugby Union announced its major award winners for
2010 - and University of Victoria's David Spicer was named
men's player of the year.
965 of 1174
SELECTS PREPARING WELL FOR JAGS CHALLENGE
Canadian Selects Captain Pat Riordan poses with the three
other Captains of the USA, Argentina and Tonga in Cordoba,
Argentina.
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CANADA SELECTS NAMED FOR MATCH AGAINST JAGS
The Canada Selects (pictured arriving in Argentina) take on
the Argentina Jaguars on Tuesday night in Cordoba. Kieran
Crowley has named the starting twenty-two.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canada's most famous Top 14 star has sounded a
warning
to his Clermont-Auvergne team, in advance of their clash
this weekend against Agen and the coming Heineken
Cup.
Read his story, and all of the latest news on Canada's
overseas professionals, with Jeff Hull and The Pro Report.
968 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Luke Cudmore has become the latest Canadian
forward to pursue his rugby dreams overseas. The
young Canadian lock has signed a contract to play
in the French 3rd Division. Read his story, and the
rest of the news on Canada's overseas
professionals, with Jeff Hull and the Pro Report.
969 of 1174
MCTAVISH WARMLY FETED AT BC HALL INDUCTION
Spence McTavish - BC and Canadian rugby stalwart - was
inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame - with over a
hundred friends in attendance at the 1200 person dinner.
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NEW KOOGA JERSEY UNVEILED IN ST. JOHN'S
Rugby Canada and KooGa unveiled the new Canadian team kit -
featuring the 'away' version to St. John's Mayor Dennis O'Keefe.
971 of 1174
MCTAVISH FANS FLOCKING TO HALL DINNER
Former Canadian great Spence McTavish is being honoured at
the BC Sports Hall of Fame - and hundreds of rugby fans will
be there to honour the UBC coach.
972 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Captain James Pritchard had a try and a total of 16
points, as he led his Bedford Blues in a strong winning
performance last weekend. Read his story, along with
all the latest news on Canada's overseas professionals.
973 of 1174
CANADA CONFIRMS AUTUMN TOUR
Canada will undertake a four match tour of Europe including
a pair of first ever tests against Belgium and Spain.
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IRB ANNOUNCES 2010 ARC TOURNEY
The International Rugby Board has announced an
exciting new
structure for the Americas Rugby Championship
2010 which
will be played in Argentina from Tuesday, October 5
to
Friday, October 15.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
This week the Glasgow Warriors officially announced the
signing of Chauncey O'Toole. He is the newest Canadian
in the Magners League. Read his story, the continuing
rise of Adam Kleeberger in New Zealand, and all the
news on Canada's stars overseas.
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TIME FOR FANS TO BOOK RWC TIX ONLINE
The process to buy individual tickets to the 2011 Rugby
World Cup in New Zealand begins on September 10th. Canadian
fans must purchase their tickets online through the IRB site.
977 of 1174
ROCK TAKE SEASON TITLE - BLUES DOWN BEARS
The Newfoundland Rock will host the Prairie Wolf Pack for
the CRC title match courtesy of Ken Goodland's try
(pictured) with no time left - giving the Rock a 27-23 win.
Meanwhile the Blues won big over the Bears in Ontario.
978 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
All three of Plymouth Albion's Canadian
internationals were in their line-up last Saturday, as
Captain Sean-Michael Stephen led his team on to
the pitch against Captain James Pritchard and his
Bedford Blues. Jeff Hull brings you all the details on
Canada's overseas professionals.
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CRC CREATING DEPTH: CROWLEY
Senior men's national coach Kieran Crowley
discusses the importance of the Canadian Rugby
Championship.
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WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT PLYMOUTH ALBION?
In an in-depth feature on three of Canada's brightest
overseas stars, Jeff Hull and The Rugby Canada Pro
Report tells you why Canadian rugby fans should take
an interest in Plymouth Albion R.F.C. of the English
Championship.
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WOLF PACK DOWN BEARS BIG
The Prairie Wolf Pack put a stunning performance together
against the 2009 Canadian champion BC Bears, downing the
visitors 41-6 in Calgary. James Buchanan is shown passing.
982 of 1174
KLEEBERGER SIGNS WITH AUCKLAND OF N.P.C.
Canadian open-side Adam Kleeberger has signed a
contract with Auckland of New Zealand's National
Provincial Compeition (N.P.C). Read all the details
of this exciting signing, along with an interview with
Adam, here.
983 of 1174
JAMES PRITCHARD NAMED CAPTAIN AT BEDFORD
James Pritchard has returned to The Bedford Blues,
after wearing Canadian colors at the Churchill Cup,
to the news that he will captain the club for this
coming season. Read all the details here.
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JAMES PRITCHARD NAMED CAPTAIN AT BEDFORD RFC
James Pritchard has returned to The Bedford Blues,
after wearing Canadian colors at the Churchill Cup,
to the news that he will captain the club for this
coming season. Read all the details here.
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EVANS RECEIVING GOOD PRESS BY UK RUGBY SITE
Canadian fullback Matt Evans, who plays for the
Newport-Gwent Dragons in the Magners League in
Wales, has received some good press from popular
rugby website 'rugbyrugby.com'
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CANADIAN MEN TAKE TIME OFF TO TEACH DENVER YOUTH
Members of Canada's National Men's Team took
time off their first week's preparation schedule to
teach and promote rugby to Denver’s 303 Rugby
Club.
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UPDATED! WATCH CANADA LIVE ON SETANTA
See the details of how you can watch the Canadian men live
on Setanta TV Canada Saturday at 2:45 pm EDT.
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CANADA MAKES NO CHANGES FOR SAXONS
Kieran Crowley has made no changes in the starting XV that
will face the England Saxons for the Churchill Cup title on
Saturday.
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CANADIAN TEAM FOCUSED ON TITLE MATCH
Adam Kleeberger (L) and Phil Mackenzie, both feel Canada can
improve on the performance that saw them beat France A to
advance to the Churchill Cup final for the first time ever.
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CANADA MOVES EAST FOR SAXONS CHALLENGE
After a day of recovery from the physical battle against
France A, the Canadian men's team headed east to New Jersey,
where they will take on the England Saxons for the 2010
Championship.
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GO TO NEW JERSEY AND CHEER ON CANADA!
New Jersey is just a 90 minute flight away from Toronto - so
why not make the trip down to cheer on Canada in its
historic bid to win the Churchill Cup for the first time
ever. Ticket info is here!
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CANADA IN HUGE UPSET OVER FRANCE A
Canada has booked its first ever spot in the Churchill Cup
finals with a come from behind 33-27 victory over France at
Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado.
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Player Profile:A few minutes with Doug Wooldridge
Q & A with Canada's loose head prop Doug
Wooldridge,pictured, about his career and what it
takes to prop for Canada.
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BIG WIN FOR CANADA OVER URUGUAY
Canada opened its Churchill Cup campaign with a 44-6 win
over Uruguay at Glendale, Colorado's Infinity Park. DTH van
der Merwe had two second half tries to seal the win.
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CANADA WIN BIG OVER URUGUAY
Canada scored an impressive 48-6 win over Uruguay
to open
the Churchill Cup in Glendale, Colorado. Chauncey
O'Toole,
pictured, scored the opening try and was named the
man of
the match.
996 of 1174
CANADA NAMES TEAM TO FACE URUGUAY
Aaron Carpenter will start at No. 8 as the Canadian men's
team selection for Uruguay was announced for the 2010
Churchill Cup on Thursday.
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U20 GRAD SETTLING INTO SENIOR TEAM
One of four graduates of the Under 20 Canadian men's team,
hooker Ryan Hamilton is poised to make his first
international senior men's appearance as part of the 2010
Churchill Cup Canada squad.
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BARNES ENJOYING SECOND GO ROUND WITH CANADA
It is Neil Barnes' second time with the Canadian team,
having pitched in at the 2009 Churchill Cup. He says he is
enjoying working with this young Canadian team.
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NEW FACE TO CANADA CHURCHILL SQUAD
27 year old Eric Wilson impressed selectors at this past
week's senior men's team training camp and booked himself a
spot on the 2010 Churchill Cup squad headed to Denver on Monday.
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TRAINING CAMP WRAPS WITH INTRA-SQUAD MATCH
The Red team edged the Blue team in a spirited intra-squad
match that pitted Canada's top players against each other in
a pre-Churchill Cup tournament warm-up.
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VIDEO ANALYSIS A GAME CHANGER
A new video analysis system for teams under the Rugby Canada
banner stands to change how coaches assess game play and
evaluate players.
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CROWLEY PLEASED WITH OPENING DAYS OF CAMP
With the players putting in the hard yards in wet conditions
over the first few days of training camp, Coach Kieran
Crowley is pleased with progress in preparation for the 2010
Churchill Cup.
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HARD WORK CONTINUES AT CAMP
Luke Cudmore (left) and Luke Tait have a high level
discussion following the morning training session at
Shawnigan Lake School.
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THE BOYS ARE BACK - 2010 TRAINING CAMP
Ed Fairhurst was among 40 players in camp to begin
preparations for the 2010 Churchill Cup which begins June
5th in Denver, Colorado.
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PRO REPORT SEASON REVIEW
Our look back at this past season for Canadian professionals
overseas continues, as we examine the very first year of
play in the English Championship.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT - SEASON REVIEW
Our look back at this past season for Canadian
professionals overseas continues, as we examine
the very first year of play in the English
Championship.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT - SEASON RECAP
As the European professional rugby scene begins to
give way to the summer test window in North
America and elsewhere, The Rugby Canada Pro
Report looks back on what has been an exciting
year for Canadians overseas.
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2010 CHURCHILL CUP SQUAD NAMED
Kieran Crowley's 2010 Churchill Cup squad has been announced
for the tournament, taking place in Denver, Colorado and
Harrison, New Jersey, including Matt Evans - seen scoring
against Argentina in 2009.
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RGC WRAP SEASON WITH NARROW LOSS TO DRAGONS
RGC 1404's Luke Cudmore is seen on the attack against the
Newport Gwent Dragon's A team. The Dragons edged RGC 35-33.
1010 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Canadian speedster DTH Van der Merwe scored a
super individual try, and helped his club to a big win
in Magners League play last weekend. Check out all
the news on Canada's overseas professionals in The
Rugby Canada Pro Report.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Aaron Carpenter and his Coventry team hosted the
boys of Ontario's Country Day School last week, as
they toured the U.K. on the March Break. Would
Coventry have what it takes to claim a win in the
Championship's relegation pool? Read the
news on Canada's stars overseas here.
1012 of 1174
CARPENTER GIVEN CAPTAINCY AT COV
As their club battles to avoid relegation in the
English Championship's playoffs, the management
of Coventry R.F.C. have turned to Canadian back-
row Aaron Carpenter as their white knight. We
caught up this week with Coventry's new Captain.
1013 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Adam Kleeberger is having a dream season for the
Rotherham Titans. But would Kleeberger's heroics
be enough to lift his club past a formidable
Coventry side? Follow all the news on Canada's
professionals overseas, with Jeff Hull and The
Rugby Canada Pro Report.
1014 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Adam Kleeberger has scored five tries in his last
four games for the Rotherham Titans. How would
Kleeberger and his club fare in the final weekend of
the Championship's regular season? Read all the
details with Jeff Hull and this week's Rugby Canada
Pro Report
1015 of 1174
NORTH WALES TEAM CONTINUES TO DOMINATE
RGC 1404 - The North Wales team featuring 10 Canadian
players in its squad- won its fourth in a row - downing the
Sale Jets 31-17. Flanker Chauncey O'Toole scored his third
try in the Wednesday encounter.
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CHURCHILL CUP KEY PIECE OF PLANNING PUZZLE
Canadian team Head Coach Kieran Crowley says the 2010
Churchill Cup, with matches against France A and Uruguay,
will be key to 2011 World Cup selection.
1017 of 1174
2010 CHURCHILL CUP DETAILS RELEASED
Details for the 2010 Churchill Cup have been finalized and
they include a first ever trip to the New York City area -
at the new Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.
1018 of 1174
RGC TEAM DOING WELL AFTER 3-1 START
After a month on the ground in North Wales it appears the
early returns are in for the North Wales/Canadian team
mixture as the squad is 3-1 after a 20-11 win in Worcester
last night.
1019 of 1174
KOOGA CANADA AND RC IN PACT TO 2011
KooGa Canada and Rugby Canada have this week confirmed an
agreement that will see the Mississauga based rugby gear
supplier in a sponsorship through the 2011 World Cup.
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THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
While most of Europe was watching the action in the
Six Nations, Canada's stars were hard at work in the
English Championship. One highlight was Phil
Mackenzie scoring a try in a big win for Coventry.
1021 of 1174
RC AND TRAFIGURA RENEW AND EXTEND DEAL
Renewing a commitment to Rugby Canada and extending its
terms, international commodities trader Trafigura today
announced a deal that will support the Canadian men's team
through 2011.
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CANADIAN TEAM PREPARATIONS WELL UNDERWAY
Taking advantage of the upcoming Wellington Sevens - and an
IRB mandated Pre-World Cup site visit, Kieran Crowley and
Geraint John are in Wellington, NZ touring facilities for
the 2011 World Cup.
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The Rugby Canada Pro Report
Jamie Cudmore (Left) and ASM Clermont Auvergne
secured their place in the Heineken Cup quarter-
finals last weekend. Read all of the news concerning
Canada's overseas professionals with Jeff Hull and
The Rugby Canada Pro Report.
1024 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
James Pritchard had an enormous performance for
the Bedford Blues in their win this weekend against
Nottingham. Read all the news on Canada's
overseas professionals with Jeff Hull and the Pro
Report
1025 of 1174
WELSH MEDIA MEET CANUCK CONTINGENT
Members of the Welsh media had a chance to meet nine of the
ten Canadian players who will play in North Wales for four
months. Pictured members from Wales with Canadian players.
1026 of 1174
MCTAVISH NAMED TO BC SPORTS HALL
Spence McTavish's high level of performances and record
during his rugby career as a club, sub-union, provincial,
and national team player is without doubt. That is why he is
being inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
1027 of 1174
RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Both Aaron Carpenter and Phil MacKenzie scored for Coventry
this past weekend. Read all of the news on Canada's overseas
professionals in this week's Pro Report with Jeff Hull
1028 of 1174
THE SCORE: BRANDED INVICTUS
Derek Snyder of the The Score Network had a chance to sit
down with Gareth Rees and Dave Lougheed to talk about their
1995 World Cup experience and the film Invictus.
1029 of 1174
CHARRON CARRIES OLYMPIC TORCH
Former Canadian National team captain Al Charron, got a
chance on Saturday afternoon to carry the Olympic torch in
his home town of Ottawa.
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The Rugby Canada Pro Report
Jamie Cudmore scored the deciding try, that
powered ASM Clermont Auvergne to a big win in
European Cup action last weekend. Read about all
the news on Canada's overseas professionals in The
Rugby Canada Pro Report with Jeff Hull
1031 of 1174
CARPENTER SCORES TWO FOR COVENTRY
Aaron Carpenter scored two tries for Coventry in a draw with
Bedford this past weekend. Read about all the Canadians
playing overseas in the Rugby Canada Pro Report with Jeff Hull.
1032 of 1174
CLIVE GRIFFITHS TO LEAD CANUCK WELSH SIDE IN NORTH WALES
The details of an historic sporting announcement between
Wales and Canada were revealed on Monday with the
appointment of Clive Griffiths as the coach of the side that
will see 10 Canadians playing under him.
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FORMER NATIONAL TEAMERS HONOURED
L-R - David Speirs, Ian Kennedy, Garth Cooke, John Cannon -
with RC Chairman Rick Bourne and Canadian Rugby Foundation's
Matthuw Ronald Jones at a wet Swangard Stadium on November 28th.
1034 of 1174
CANADA WINS WET ONE OVER RUSSIA
In terrible, wet and cold conditions, Canada beat the 16th
ranked Russians 22-6 to finish out the season with its third
win of the year. Aaron Carpenter (pictured) scored the only
try of the game.
1035 of 1174
CANADA NAMES SIDE TO FACE RUSSIA
Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley released his team list
Thursday for Saturday's match against Russia - Swangard
Stadium, Burnaby, BC.
1036 of 1174
CANADA'S MACK GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE
In just his second season with the Canadian team in a
fifteen's role, Victoria, BC's Phil Mack has been making the
most of his opportunties.
1037 of 1174
IMPROVED CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN 27-6
Canada has lost its second straight match to the Japanese -
but this time putting in a much firmer defensive effort in a
27-6 loss.
1038 of 1174
JAPAN DOWNS CANADA 22-6
Canada has lost its second straight match to the Japanese -
but this time putting in a much firmer defensive effort in a
22-6 loss.
1039 of 1174
RIORDAN ABSORBS THE RUGBY EXPERIENCE
In his second tour to Japan Canadian team Captain Pat
Riordan is keeping the focus on rugby, but also enjoying a
different culture.
1040 of 1174
CANADIAN MEN RESET FOR JAPAN
Canada has named its side to face Japan in the second and
final test of the tour to Asia. Front rower Kevin Tkachuk
will make his team leading 52nd test appearance.
1041 of 1174
CANADA TO PLAY RUSSIA AT SWANGARD
Due to irreparable damage to the field at UBC Thunderbird
Stadium, the test match on November 28th in Vancouver
against Russia will be played at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium.
1042 of 1174
CANADIAN MEN BACK ON THE FIELD
After their disappointing result on the weekend, the
Canadian Men are putting it behind them as they hit the
field to fix the problems.
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CANADIAN MEN BACK ON THE FIELD
After their disappointing result on the weekend, the
Canadian men are putting it behind them as they hit the
field to fix the problems.
1044 of 1174
CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN
It was a hard night for the Canadian men's team as Japan
took a 46-8 result in Sendai on Sunday.
1045 of 1174
CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN
It was a hard night for the Canadian men's team as Japan
took a 46-8 result in Sendai on Sunday.
1046 of 1174
CANADA FALLS TO JAPAN
Canada has suffered a 46-8 loss to Japan in the first of two
test matches in the Asian nation.
1047 of 1174
CANADIAN MEN EXPERIENCING JAPAN ON TOUR
A new home field, aqua training and a large amount of
Japanese culture, this tour is a busy one for the Canadian
Senior men.
1048 of 1174
MONRO RETURN A BOON TO CANADA
Recently re-located to Oak Bay, Ander Monro is a Canadian
born but Scottish-bred fly half who is returning after six
professional years in Europe.
1049 of 1174
CANADA SELECTS FOR JAPAN
It will be an experienced Canada side that takes on Japan
Sunday (2 pm local time) in the first of two test matches.
Pictured is star fullback James Pritchard, who is in for his
30th Test appearance.
1050 of 1174
CANADIAN TEAM REMEMBERS IN JAPAN
In what is a long standing Canadian men's team tradition,
the squad put on their suits and held a Remembrance Day
service in Sendai, Japan on Wednesday.
1051 of 1174
MEN'S TEAM MAKE TRIP TO SENDAI
After getting acclimatized for a day in Tokyo, the Canadian
men's team made the six hundred km trip to Sendai via the
world famous Bullet Train.
1052 of 1174
CANADA ARRIVES IN JAPAN
Canadian team Captain Pat Riordan (foreground) gets the
luggage organized as Kevin Tkachuk looks on. Canada arrived
in Japan on Monday (Canadian time) for the first of two test
matches.
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CROWLEY WATCHING HIS NEW CAPS CLOSELY
With a number of new players in his squad - Head Coach
Kieran Crowley is keeping a close eye on the players as he
considers selection for two tests against Japan - as Neil
Davidson reports. (see video as well)
1054 of 1174
GET AWAY DAY FOR MEN'S TEAM
Pat Riordan (left) and Jebb Sinclair chat while awaiting
departure for Vancouver on Saturday, part of a nearly 12,000
km round trip journey that awaits the Canadian team to Japan
and back.
1055 of 1174
4 VIKES PLAYERS INTO CANADA SQUAD
Four members of the UVic Vikes men’s rugby team have been
selected to represent Canada in a pivotal November test
series against Japan and Russia.
1056 of 1174
NEW FACES INTO CANADA SIDE
There are five new faces into the Canada squad named to
travel to Japan, including (l - r) Mark MacSween, Mike
Scholz, Brian Erichsen, and Tom Dolezel. See the full list here!
1057 of 1174
KIRWAN SELECTS FOR CANADA TESTS
Coach for Japan, New Zealander John Kirwan, has named a 44
man squad in preparation for a pair of tests in November
against Canada.
1058 of 1174
HOW TO HEAR ARC GAMES ONLINE TODAY
Watch Canada Select vs Argentina Jaguars - live from
Chatham, ON - on UStream - starting at 4:30 PM EST - Click
on the story for the game link!
1059 of 1174
SELECTS BATTLE IT OUT WITH JAGS IN CHATHAM
Nanyak Dala scored a try in the second half against the
Argentina Jaguars but the Canada Selects came up short 42-16
in Chatham on Wednesday afternoon.
1060 of 1174
JAGS AND SELECTS READY FOR TEK SAVVY CUP
In a rare Wednesday afternoon game the Canada Selects will
take on the Argentina Jaguars in Chatham, ON. Both teams
are vying for the Tek Savvy Cup.
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CANADA SELECTS AND ARGENTINA IN CHATHAM
Both the Argentina Jaguars and Canada Selects have arrived
in Chatham, Ontario to prepare for Wednesday afternoon's game.
1062 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Kevin Tkachuk scored a try for Glasgow in their
Heineken Cup match against the Newport Gwent-
Dragons. Read the latest news on all of Canada's
professionals in this week's Rugby Canada Pro
Report.
1063 of 1174
JAGUARS TAKE INAUGURAL ARC TITLE
The Argentina Jaguars took advantage of a yellow and a red
card against the BC Bears - to win the inaugural Americas
Rugby Championship in Markham 35-11 on Saturday.
1064 of 1174
BLUES TURN BRONZE WITH WIN OVER USA
The Argentina Jaguars defeated the BC Bears for Gold, but it
was the effort of the Ontario Blues over the USA Selects,
winning 27-24 at the death that saw the partisan crowd cheering.
1065 of 1174
BEARS ANNOUNCE TEAM TO FACE JAGS
With the steady boot of Nathan Hirayama at fly-half the BC
Bears are ready to take on the Argentina Jaguars at
Fletcher's Fields on Saturday.
1066 of 1174
JAGS NAME SIDE TO TAKE ON BC BEARS
Its an all in final - as the Argentina Jaguars have named
the side that will challenge the Canadian Champion BC Bears
in the inaugural ARC Championship on Saturday.
1067 of 1174
USA NAME TEAM TO TAKE ON BLUES FOR BRONZE
The USA Selects were working in cold conditions at
Fletcher's Fields on Thursday to prepare for the Ontario
Blues and the Bronze medal match of the ARC.
1068 of 1174
BC: THE PRIDE IS BACK
There are number of key components to the success of the BC
Bears - including youth - and a veteran hand in the form of
44 year old Colin McKenzie (right).
1069 of 1174
ONTARIO NAMES SIDE TO FACE USA
After narrowly missing a spot into the final against
Argentina, Ontario has named its team to face the USA Select
XV for the Bronze at Fletcher's Fields in Markham, ON on
Saturday.
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The Rugby Canada Pro Report
Jamie Cudmore may still be sitting out for Clermont-
Auvergne, but his team was in fine form over this
weekend. European-wide compeition is well
underway. Read all the details in this week's
Rugby Canada Pro Report.
1071 of 1174
BEARS TAKE CANADIAN FINAL 12-8
The BC Bears held on for a 12-8 victory over the visiting
Ontario Blues to take the Canadian ARC championship in front
of 1,500 fans in Victoria on Saturday. They will face the
Argentina Jaguars next week in Toronto.
1072 of 1174
BEARS VS BLUES SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW
A rejuvenated Nathan Hirayama will be in the fly-half spot
as the BC Bears take on the Ontario Blues in the Canadian
final of the Americas Rugby Championship on Saturday.
1073 of 1174
THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!
In what has already been an historic year for Canadian men's
rugby, with the first ever test against Georgia, now Russia
will be in Vancouver in November for a first test against
Canada.
1074 of 1174
BLUES VET STANDS TALL HEADING INTO FINAL
He has been part of the Canada East team since its North
America Four inception in 2006, and now Ontario's Scott
Dunham will face down the BC Bears for the Canadian title
this weekend of the Americas Rugby Championship.
1075 of 1174
PACK LOAN PROP DOLEZEL TO BLUES
London native Tom Dolezel started the current Americas Rugby
Championship with the Calgary based Prairie Wolf Pack - but
he will play with the Ontario Blues in the ARC Canadian
final this weekend.
1076 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA PRO REPORT
Catch up on how all of Canada's top players in Europe made
out, including a big performance from Sean Michael Stephen.
Exclusively from Jeff Hull for the Rugby Canada website.
1077 of 1174
ONTARIO V BC REMATCH NEXT WEEKEND
It was a slim five point margin between Ontario and BC when
the Bears beat the Blues at Brockton Oval September 12th -
and now the rematch takes place October 10th.
1078 of 1174
PLAYER REVIEW CONTINUES FOR CROWLEY AND JOHN
National Senior Men's Coach Kieran Crowley and High
Performance Director Geraint John are in the UK to meet with
Canadian players and their pro team coaches this weekend.
1079 of 1174
DAVE SMORTCHEVSKY GETS RWC APPOINTMENT
British Columbia's Dave Smortchevsky has been rewarded for
his hard work over the past several years as a Canadian and
International referee - receiving word he will officiate an
upcoming RWC qualifying match.
1080 of 1174
The Pro Report
1081 of 1174
Mensah-Coker In Good Form
Justin Mensah-Coker had a strong game in a losing
effort for Moseley during a busy weekend in the
English Championship. Jeff Hull brings you all the
action in this week's Rugby Canada Pro Report.
1082 of 1174
O'TOOLE NAMED ARC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The Rock's Chauncey O'Toole (left) was named the ARC Player
of the Week for his role in the team's 31-23 victory over
the Prairie Wolf Pack in Calgary this past Monday.
1083 of 1174
BEARS PREPARED TO GIVE ONTARIO THE BLUES
The BC Bears are set to host the Ontario Blues at Brockton
Oval this coming Saturday. Meghan Mutrie takes a look at
what is on tap with this ARC thriller.
1084 of 1174
WOLFPACK HOST ROCK TO START ARC
As we get ready to launch the 2009 Americas Rugby
Championship, we look back at the precursor to this
competition, the North America Four.
1085 of 1174
PRO REPORT - SEASON GETTING UNDERWAY
Jeff Hull gives us the latest on the Canadian players
overseas. Adam Kleeberger - (pictured) is settling in nicely
at Rotherham Titans.
1086 of 1174
WELSH AND CANADIAN RUGBY LOOKING TO WORK TOGETHER IN DEVELOPMENT DEAL
A proposal that would allow young Canadian players to enter
a Welsh development academy is a step closer to reality with
the WRU's approval. Pictured is Ryan Smith in May's
matchagainst Wales in Toronto.
1087 of 1174
THE ROCK NAMES PROTECTED PLAYERS LIST
Dr. Pat Parfrey, Head Coach of The Rock, Atlantic
Canada’s entry into the Americas Rugby
Championship, is pleased to announce The Rock’s
protected players list.
1088 of 1174
CARPENTER AND MACKENZIE AT HOME IN COVENTRY
Phil Mackenzie and Aaron Carpenter are among one of the
largest groups ever of Canadian players plying their trades
in England and Europe. Jeff Hull gives us the run down in
the Pro Report.
1089 of 1174
WOLFPACK NAME PROTECTED LIST
The Prairie Wolfpack named its protected list of players
that will participate in the 2009 Americas Rugby
Championship next month.
1090 of 1174
BC RUGBY SENIOR MEN’S PROTECTED LIST RELEASED
Midnight of August 1st marked the IRB-imposed
deadline for America's Rugby Championship teams
to submit their list of up to 42 protected players.
1091 of 1174
SNOW WELCOMED BACK AT NEWPORT
Former Canadian team prop Rod Snow will be welcomed back to
his old pro club - the Newport Gwent Dragons this weekend as
his Newfoundland Rock side tours the Principality.
1092 of 1174
CANADIAN PLAYERS TURNING PRO
Several of Canada’s elite rugby players are packing
their bags and preparing for the 2009/2010
professional rugby season in Europe.
1093 of 1174
MAKING A PITCH FOR BIG-TIME RUGBY
The next step towards the Americas Rugby
Championship takes place Saturday at Loyalist Field.
1094 of 1174
SINCLAIR EYEING 2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Fredericton's Jebb Sinclair already has seven full
caps for Canada's national rugby team. He figures
to get many more.
1095 of 1174
CANADA DESTINED FOR WORLD CUP
Canada defeated USA 41-18 in the second match of their World Cup
qualifier series on Saturday afternoon.
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WATCH USA VS CANADA HERE - 1:15 MST
Watch the Canada vs USA Rugby World Cup qualifier here
starting at 1:15 PM MST. With host Meghan Mutrie - play by
play by Doug Crosse and colour commentary by Brian Lowe.
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KLEEBERGER MOVES TO NO 8 - CANADA NAMES SIDE
Only two changes to the starting fifteen this week as Adam
Kleeberger slides to the No. 8 spot and Nanyak Dala is the
openside flanker as Canada takes on the US in the second
match of the home and home series.
1098 of 1174
CANADIANS NEED MORE AGGRESSIVENESS TO BEAT U.S.
At the fashionably late-ish age of 29, Pat Riordan
just finished his freshman year at the University of
Victoria, but the geography major is also the battle-
hardened hooker and captain of Canada's national
men's rugby team.
1099 of 1174
FAN SUPPORT CRUCIAL FOR DECIDING MATCH
Fans of the Canadian men's team need to mobilize to Edmonton
and counter the emotional lift the USA team got on home soil
in Charleston, South Carolina. Find out how to buy tickets here!
1100 of 1174
LIVE SCORE UPDATES FROM CHARLESTON
Live scoring updates from the World Cup Qualifying match in
Charleston, SC. The match is available live on TSN - 4 PM
EST - 1 PM PST.
1101 of 1174
USA TAKES FIRST LEG WITH 12-6 WIN
The USA has won the first of the two game home and away
series against Canada - taking a 12-6 win on a hot day in
Charleston, South Carolina.
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BEHIND THE NUMBERS - PLAYERS HITTING MILESTONES
A number of players on the current Canadian team are hitting
milestones in their careers. Don Whidden gives us the
rundown including Kevin Tkachuk's rush to 50 caps.
1103 of 1174
SIDE NAMED FOR USA FIRST LEG QUALIFIER
Kieran Crowley has named his side to face the USA in the
opening leg of the home and away series that will be played
at Charleston, South Carolina's Blackbaud Stadium on
Saturday. Ryan Smith will start at inside centre.
1104 of 1174
WORLD CUP SPOT HANGS IN BALANCE IN EDMONTON
While Canada plays the opening leg of the Americas World Cup
qualifying process in Charleston, South Carolina this
weekend, the decider is set for July 11th in Edmonton - with
the Webb Ellis trophy acting as the guest star.
1105 of 1174
THE FINAL STRETCH - WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION
The Canadian Senior Men's Team hit the gym for
one last training session on Monday before heading
to South Carolina for the first leg of their 2011 Rugy
World Cup qualifier.
1106 of 1174
SETANTA CANADA ON SOLID FOOTING
With the news that Setanta Sports' UK operation is under
bankruptcy protection - Setanta Canada has issued a release
on the Canadian operation and how it will be affected.
1107 of 1174
TSN TO BROADCAST QUALIFIER FROM USA
Rugby Canada and TSN are pleased to confirm that the opening
leg qualifier match between the US and Canada will be
broadcast on TSN - via its parent broadcaster ESPN. The game
will be shown live at 4 PM EST on TSN.
1108 of 1174
JAGS TAKE PLATE - DESPITE CANADIAN FIGHT BACK
Canadian wing Matt Evans has his second two try match of the
Churchill Cup tournament - but Canada fell 44-29 to the
Argentina Jaguars in the Plate final of the Denver based event.
1109 of 1174
LISTEN LIVE TO CHURCHILL CUP FINALS DAY
People can listen to free coverage of the Churchill Cup
finals day all day starting with Canada vs Argentina at
11:50 AM MST - England v Ireland 2:30 PM - and US v Georgia
at 4:30 PM. (All times MST)
1110 of 1174
YOUNG GUN EVANS COMING OF AGE
Matt Evans - just last year playing for Canada's U20 team,
has shown huge progress with the Senior men in this current
International season.
1111 of 1174
CANADA SELECTS FOR JAGUARS MATCH
Canada has named its side to face the Argentina Jaguars for
a potential third place finish at the Churchill Cup in
Denver, CO. Aaron Carpenter will Captain Canada for the
first time - playing at his normal No. 8 spot.
1112 of 1174
CROWLEY DISCUSSES JAGS CHALLENGE
Video from Denver, Colorado as Kieran Crowley discusses the
challenge of the Argentina Jaguars as Canada prepares to
play for the plate this coming Sunday.
1113 of 1174
CANADA HEADS TO THE HILLS
It was an early Sunday start for the Canadian team as they
went to Golden, Colorado to participate in some altitude
cross training in the form of mountain trail orienteering.
1114 of 1174
SUPPORT CANADA IN DENVER
Canada is set for its best ever finish in the seven year
history of the Churchill Cup - and the team could use a few
fans at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday, June 21st.
1115 of 1174
TURBULENT DAY OUT FOR CANADA SQUAD
Canada had a day out white water rafting in the mountains
outside of Denver. The team had an enjoyable break from a
grueling schedule as they prepare for the June 21st finals
day at the Churchill Cup.
1116 of 1174
CANADA KEEP IT CLOSE WITH IRELAND
DTH van der Merwe considers his options as Matt Evans looks
on. Canada had a 19-16 lead late in the game before Ireland
struck back with two tries to win 30-19.
1117 of 1174
CANADA JUMPS TWO SPOTS ON IRB CHARTS
As a result of Saturday's five try win over Georgia - Canada
has moved from 15th in the world rankings to 13th - moving
ahead of Tonga and Georgia in the process.
1118 of 1174
NEXT UP IRELAND A - CANADA NAMES TEAM
Kieran Crowley has made three personnel changes and one
positional as Canada faces Ireland A on Wednesday in the
second match of the Churchill Cup. Retaining his inside
centre spot for the second week is DTH van der Merwe.
1119 of 1174
CANADA IN FIVE TRY WIN OVER GEORGIA
Canada scored an emphatic 42-10 win over Georgia - and in the
process won its first ever pool match of the six year old
Churchill Cup tournament - being held in Denver this year.
1120 of 1174
PRESS DAY IN DENVER - CANADA NAMES TEAM
The media descended on Glendale's Infinity Park - for a
press conference - and Canada also named its team to face
Georgia. Jebb Sinclair (left) and manager Des Lynch were at
the media table.
1121 of 1174
CANADA PREPARES FOR GEORGIA TEST
As the weather dried in the Denver area Canada looked sharp
at a Wednesday training session ahead of a test match
against Georgia. Pictured is Ander Monro (with ball) and
Justin Mensah-Coker.
1122 of 1174
DTH GLASGOW BOUND
Canadian International DTH van der Merwe will be playing top
flight rugby this coming season - joining teammate Kevin
Tkachuk in Glasgow with the Warriors of the Magners League.
1123 of 1174
WET DENVER MAKES TRAINING A CHALLENGE
It has been a few wet days to open the 2009 Churchill Cup -
but teams are managing to get the work in - including the
Georgian, Argentinian and Canadian teams.
1124 of 1174
GET AWAY DAY TOUGH ON ANY TEAM
Moving a team of over 35 players and management is never an
easy task - though the trip from Toronto to Denver was a
smooth one by all considerations.
1125 of 1174
RUGBY ARRIVES IN DENVER
Canada, Georgia, Argentina and England have arrived for the
first round of the Churchill Cup in Denver, Colorado.
Pictured are Argentina Jaguars L-R - Agustin Guzman, Carlos
Jose Caceres, Francisco Jose Merello and Lucas Bernardo
Barrera Oro at Denver Airport.
1126 of 1174
CANADA KEEPS IT CLOSE WITH WALES
Canada kept it close with Wales - drawing even 16-16 in the
second half courtesy of this Sean Duke try in the 43rd
minute. Wales prevailed 32-23 in front of 8,420 fans at York
Stadium in Toronto.
1127 of 1174
IMPORTANT STADIUM INFO FOR CANADA VS WALES
For fans arriving to the Canada vs Wales match on Saturday
May 30th there are a number of important notices they should
see prior to arrival that will assist you on entering the
stadium.
1128 of 1174
THE RUGBY CANADA REPORT - 9
A review of last week's activities surrounding the test
between Ireland and Canada - match highlights and post match
reaction with new RC Reporter Meghan Mutrie. Hosted by Cory
Clements.
1129 of 1174
CANADA NAMES SIDE TO FACE WALES
Canadian Senior Men's Coach Kieran Crowley has
named the Canadian side to face Wales at York
University this Saturday.
1130 of 1174
RUGBY CANADA NAMES FULL TIME NSMT MANAGER
Though he doesn't take over the role until 2010 - new
National Senior Men's Team manager Brent Johnson is
relishing the challenge of guiding the team to the next
World Cup and beyond.
1131 of 1174
WALES NAME SIDE TO FACE CANADA
There are two new caps in the Welsh side facing Canada this
Thursday - with another three potential debutants on the
bench. Coach Robin McBryde named his side in Toronto on Tuesday.
1132 of 1174
BACK ON THE ISLAND
The Senior Men's National Team was back in Victoria
this morning for a training session at the Pacific
Institute of Sport Excellence.
1133 of 1174
LARGE CROWD CREATES SOME ISSUES
While this past weekend's record rugby attendance of 7,280
at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium made for a festive atmosphere -
there is no doubt the large crowd also created issues.
1134 of 1174
STUBBORN CANADA FALL TO IRELAND
Canada kept it as close as 7-6 in this match against ireland
- but fell 25-6 on Saturday in front of 7,280 people at
Thunderbird Stadium.
1135 of 1174
GAME DAY INFORMATION - CANADA VS IRELAND
With Saturday's 2 pm kickoff just hours away, here
are the details you need for the big event at UBC
Thunderbird Stadium.
1136 of 1174
CANADA NAMES TEAM TO FACE IRELAND
Canadian team coach Kieran Crowley named his team to face
Ireland this weekend - including one new cap in the form of
New Brunswick's Chauncey O'Toole.
1137 of 1174
RUGBY CANADA REPORT -EPISODE 8
Episode 8 of the Rugby Canada Report is from Victoria this
week as the Canadian team prepares for the Test against
Ireland. Includes interveiws with Kieran Crowley, Ed
Fairhurst and Kieran Crowley.
1138 of 1174
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
The senior Canadian men's team has been toiling away since
last Wednesday in Victoria, BC - getting ready for Ireland
in Vancouver this coming weekend.
1139 of 1174
LISTEN AND WIN IN VANCOUVER
When you hear our ads promoting Canada vs
Ireland in Vancouver - on radio stations Team 1040,
Rock 101 or AM980 - tell us when - and you could
win a Rugby Canada fan pack.
1140 of 1174
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AGAIN!
This is your final chance to buy tickets in the General
Admission in Vancouver or VIP in Toronto - and get upgraded
to a Captain's Tent seat for the Ireland and Wales matches.
1141 of 1174
TV DEAL ANNOUNCED WITH THE SCORE
Ahead of two test rugby matches in Vancouver and
Toronto - Rugby Canada is pleased to announce a
broadcast agreement with The Score sports
television network to show the games.
1142 of 1174
RORY BEST TO CAPTAIN IRELAND TO NORTH AMERICA
Ireland has named its squads to tour Canada and
the USA for two test matches - as well as the group
to carry on to the Churchill Cup in Denver in June.
1143 of 1174
WALES NAMES NORTH AMERICA SQUAD
Ospreys forward Ryan Jones will captain the Wales squad that
travels to Toronto and Chicago later this month. The
complete squad was detailed in a release Monday morning.
1144 of 1174
MOVE TO RC PITCHSIDE TENT
Time is running out to buy your tickets for the
Rugby Canada Captain's tent. Find out what the
best values are for the upcoming games in
Vancouver and Toronto.
1145 of 1174
OTTAWA'S AL CHARRON INDUCTED TO HALL OF FAME
In front of hundreds of the Ottawa Sports community Al
Charron was recognized for his efforts on the rugby pitch -
getting inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame.
(pictured are Al - with wife Annette and son Rylan)
1146 of 1174
CANADA NAMES SQUAD FOR NEXT FIVE GAMES
With a tough schedule of seven matches in nine weeks,
Canadian Team Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad
for the upcoming two tests against Wales and Ireland - and
three games of the Churchill Cup.
1147 of 1174
RUGBY CANADA REPORT - EPISODE 7
This week on the Rugby Canada Report - highlights from the
Meralomas Rounsefell Cup win over James Bay, Canada's U20s
prepare for the Worlds and Al Charron joins the Ottawa
Sports Hall of Fame.
1148 of 1174
FORMER CANADA PLAYER STARTS FOR SWANS
Former Canadian winger Mike Pyke has completed an unlikely
transformation in just a few short months - winning a
starting spot for the Sydney Swans of the Australian
Football League.
1149 of 1174
MAKE THE MOVE FROM THE STAND TO VIP TENT
We are under a month away from the first kick-off of the
2009 season for Canada - and for the next four days you can
win an upgrade from the grandstand in Vancouver or Toronto -
to the VIP tent!
1150 of 1174
COACHES CLINICS TO DELIVER THE GOODS
Coaching clinics in Vancouver and Toronto will
deliver top quality content, including info from
Canadian Coach Kieran Crowley, Welsh Coach Robin
McBryde, and Irish Coach Declan Kidney.
1151 of 1174
CROWLEY AND TAIT ATTEND ONTARIO TRAINING
Canadian team Head Coach Kieran Crowley inspects some
footwork as an Ontario player lifts a teammate in a drill on
Sunday morning in Oakville, ON. Crowley and his assistant
Coach John Tait visited Ontario for the weekend.
1152 of 1174
RUGBY CANADA REPORT - EPISODE SIX
This week on the Rugby Canada Report : Coach Kieran Crowley
and John Tait hold a session with the Ontario Blues.
Highlights between James Bay and the Bayside Sharks. Hosted
by James Mangliardi.
1153 of 1174
TAIT AND CROWLEY IN ONTARIO THIS WEEKEND
Canadian team Head Coach Kieran Crowley and assistant Coach
John Tait are in Ontario this weekend - working with the U18
and Ontario Blues teams.
1154 of 1174
TICKETS FOR RWC QUALIFIER IN EDMONTON ONLINE
Tickets are now on sale for the key Rugby World Cup
qualifier taking place on July 11 - 2009 at Edmonton's
Ellerslie Park between Canada and the USA.
1155 of 1174
DIFFERENT KIND OF FACE-OFF
Vancouver Sun sports writer Stephen Hume waxes
poetic about the sporting options other than the
Canucks this spring in British Columbia.
1156 of 1174
17 POINTS FOR KING PRITCH
Bedford's James Pritchard continues to get it done for his
club - kicking a massive 17 points in a 42-20 win over
Doncaster in England's National Division One. Read the Rugby
Canada Pro Report - an RC exclusive by Jeff Hull - right now!
1157 of 1174
KIDS CLINICS FOR CANADA TEST MATCHES
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that
registrations are now open to all youth rugby players
between the ages of 5 and 15 to attend clinics in
Vancouver and Toronto prior to the Ireland and
Wales tests respectively.
1158 of 1174
CANUCKS MAKE TREK TO NZ
Canadians Jaz Channa, James Buchanan, and Sam van Zehan have
gone half way across the world to play their rugby in
Ashburton for Celtic this season.
1159 of 1174
USE INTERAC TO BUY YOUR IRELAND AND WALES TIX
You can now buy your tickets to watch Canada play
Ireland and Wales - with the convenience of Interac -
debiting from your bank account - through the
Rugby Canada Website.
1160 of 1174
GRAND SLAM WINNERS COMING TO VANCOUVER
Organizers of this May 23rd's match between
Canada and Ireland are thrilled that the Irish are
the 2009 Grand Slam and Six Nation's Champions.
1161 of 1174
MENSAH-COKER SCORES IN LOSS FOR PLYMOUTH
Justin Mensah-Coker of Plymouth Albion scored a try in a
narrow loss to the Doncaster Knights. Read how all our pro
players overseas did this past weekend - exclusively on the
Rugby Canada website - with Jeff Hull.
1162 of 1174
2009 SUMMER OF RUGBY
Over 13,000 people were on hand at Toronto's York
University when Wales played Canada in 2005. Four
years on there will be three great games played in
Canada this summer including Wales back at York U.
1163 of 1174
MCLEAN PARK - NAPIER, NZ
If Canada captures the Americas One spot in the
2011 World Cup it will be facing France at McLean
Park in Napier, NZ on September 18, 2011. The IRB
released all the dates and venues for the RWC.
1164 of 1174
SMS HAS BIG WEEKEND FOR PLYMOUTH ALBION
Sean Michael Stephen had a big weekend in a win
for his National Divisio One side - Plymouth Albion.
Read about how all the pros did - exclusively with
Jeff Hull on the Rugby Canada website.
1165 of 1174
VALHALLIANS TAKE BATTLE OF GORDON HEAD
It was a chilly day for Victoria's rugby fans as one of
the most bitter rivalries in BC rugby saw the Velox
Valhallians cross McCoy Road to face off against the
UVic Vikes.
1166 of 1174
BURAK GETS NOD WITH PIRATES THIS WEEKEND
Mike Burak gets the start in the second row for the
Cornish Pirates - in a make up game vs Newbury.
Read about all the Canadians overseas with Jeff
Hull's Weekend Pro Preview - exclusively on Rugby
Canada.
1167 of 1174
CHURCHILL CUP MOVES TO DENVER FOR 2009
The 2009 Churchill Cup moves to Denver, Colorado
for 2009 - with the USA, Canada, England, Ireland
A, Argentina A and Georgia playing in the seventh
edition of the tournament - from June 6-20.
1168 of 1174
CUDMORE'S CLERMONT FALL TO TOULOUSE
Jamie Cudmore and ASM Clermont fell to first place
Toulouse in Top 14 French Action. Read the whole
Pro Report by Jeff Hull - a Rugby Canada exclusive!
1169 of 1174
PYKE RUCKING A WHOLE NEW WAY FOR SWANS
Former Canadian rugby union international Mike
Pyke is set to make his debut for the Sydney Swans
in an Australian Rules move being billed as one of
the most unique in the history of the football league.
1170 of 1174
LEARN ABOUT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING MARCH 6TH
Rugby Canada High Performance Director Geraint
John and Strength and Conditioning coach Tyler
Goodale will be in the GTA March 6-8.
1171 of 1174
CAL AND UBC READY FOR 88TH CLASH
American University champions Cal State Bears are ready to
host the UBC Thunderbirds for their 88th version of the
World Series contest, which will be broadcast on ESPNU.
1172 of 1174
RMC HEADS WEST FOR BC TOUR
Members of the Royal Military College (pictured is
Chris Flaherty, with the Honourable Peter MacKay,
Gavin Whynot, and Peter McNeil) will play UBC and
University of Victoria this week. - file photo
1173 of 1174
James Pritchard gets YC in loss
James Pritchard (file photo - Bedford Blues)seen kicking for the Blues -
was sent off in the second half.
1174 of 1174