Women’s Rugby

Rugby Canada women's team player, Fancy Bermudez, celebrates try against France

The 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team might be seen as one of the best years in the national team’s history. There were many highlights for the national team, including playing the Pacific Four Series in the nation’s capital in the summer. 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team: Finished second in the WXV 1 competition Strengths Players […]


Tyson Beukeboom at the Pacific Four Series on July 14, 2023

Tyson Beukeboom, a 6’0″ veteran lock for the Canadian team, is on the roster for the upcoming WXV 1 games. They are in the same group as New Zealand, Australia, England, France, and Wales. Canada will only play England, France and Wales in the competition, with the winner being determined by the team at the […]

Parc Olympique Lyonnais, home of the New Zealand vs. Uruguay and the France vs. Italy Game
James Alunga - Oct 3, 2023

The RWC 2023 fourth round sees teams tightly paired and will require the fifth round to decide the second spots for the quarterfinal. RWC 2023 fourth round: There are quarterfinal spots up for grabs Pool A The RWC 2023 fourth round sees quarterfinal second spots up for grabs with New Zealand and Italy still in […]

Stade de la Beaujoire, one of the RWC 2023 venues
James Alunga - Sep 20, 2023

The Rugby World Cup 2023 round two matches saw most teams solidify their position in their respective pools. The pools have teams that have the upper hand of featuring in the quarterfinals. Teams leading the pools have so far had two out of two wins in their respective pools. RWC 2023 round two matches overview […]

Matt Banahan playing rugby
Ross Sanderson - Aug 28, 2023

Not only have the Scotland Women’s side named their training squad of 32 for October’s WXV competition this week, but they have also bolstered their backroom staff with the addition of former England Men’s international Matt Banahan. Banahan links up with the team as an assistant coach, focusing primarily on attack.  As the women’s game […]

Road to RWC 2023: Springboks crash Wales in historic away win
James Alunga - Aug 24, 2023

The Springboks cruised past Wales in Cardiff to earn a historic 16-52 win, on the ‘road to RWC2023’ for the World Champions. The Boks are currently on a three-match winning streak and will hope to continue with this trend in their final pre-World Cup match against a formidable All Blacks side this Friday night. Embed […]

Rugby Canada lock player, Tyson Beukeboom as the Canadian women earn memorable win

The Canadian women earn a memorable win at TD Place Stadium against the Wallaroos. It was a convincing win, with the defence playing a big deal in Canada’s win over Australia. Canadian women earn memorable win with a fantastic performance in Ottawa Full game summary Full Game Summary: Tyson Beukeboom and Sarah-Maude Lachance had fantastic […]

Rugby Canada Team on July 9, 2023

Both teams, with a 1-1 record, will look to end the Pacific Four Series in second place after New Zealand defeated Canada in an exciting game with over 10,000 fans in the game. Now Rugby Canada plays the Wallaroos in Australia Rugby to determine who likely finishes second in the Pacific Four Series tournament. Canada […]

Rugby Canada Player, Emily Tuttosi

Emily Tuttosi, was born and raised in Souris, Manitoba. The hooker has made her name professionally with the Exeter Chiefs and the Rugby Canada national team. She is 27 years old and is 5’7″. Emily Tuttosi: Rugby Canada’s needed hooker Emily Tuttosi’s childhood Tuttosi began her rugby union journey with her twin sister, Amy (source: […]

All domestic rugby titles decided; Crusaders seventh title in a row

All of the major domestic rugby titles have been decided over the month of June, with the Crusaders seventh title in Super Rugby supporting their status as the Premier rugby franchise across the globe. The Currie Cup grand final was also played on Saturday, with the Free State Cheetahs claiming the reward in South Africa’s […]

Rugby Canada Team Huddle Including Paige Farries, Who Is Part of the Rugby Canada Pacific Four Series Roster

The Rugby Canada Pacific Four Series has already started on April 1 at Estadio Nacional Complutense. In that game, the Canadians came away as the 50-17 winners over the U.S. in women’s rugby in Madrid, Spain. Canada will now play their other two opponents New Zealand and Australia at TD Place Stadium in the nation’s […]

Rugby Africa Women's Rugby World Cup: Women's rugby in africa
Tawanda Mukanuki - Jun 13, 2023

Bridging the Gap in Women’s Rugby in Africa should be a priority for all playing nations to grow the game on the continent. Bridging the Gap in Women’s Rugby in Africa The women’s game has grown in leaps and bounds over the last decade in Africa. We have seen teams like the Springbok women’s side […]

New Zealand women's rugby team

The New Zealand women’s rugby side completed preparations, and are now all set for the ‘invited guests’ at the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Hosting the postponed 2021 edition, the world champion Black Ferns played Japan on Saturday in what was a double-header fixture on Eden Park. Opening the day of two International clashes, New Zealand […]

Prevent Biometrics’ instrumented mouthguards worn at Rugby World Cup

As the build-up continues, news out that the World’s top female rugby players are to wear smart mouthguards at the Rugby World Cup 2021 is a landmark agreement to help reduce concussions and introduce technology into the sport. ‘Smart’ instrumented mouthguards will be offered to all Rugby World Cup 2021 teams ahead of the October […]

Rugby Canada women's team player, Sophie de Goede, runs the ball forward against New Zealand at the Waikatere Trusts Stadium

Rugby Canada women’s team has shown the world why they are a top four-nation. They do not get fazed by being down in a game and can get results when it is needed. They are right now, the face of Rugby Canada and for a good reason. They did not earn a medal, but Rugby […]

England's Marlie Packer poses for a selfie with fans two months before the Women's Rugby World Cup
Edward Munro-Martin - Oct 3, 2022

It’s World Cup week! On Saturday, the Red Roses begin their task of winning the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the third time. They enter the tournament as hot favourites and are on an incredible 25-game winning streak! Who though are the players that are crucial to making this England side tick and who will […]



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Thomas Booth - Oct 3, 2022

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Marcus Smith, of the Harlequins F.C., playing against Racing 92
Charlie Inglefield - Oct 3, 2022

The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]

Paris Stade Jean-Bouin, one of the 14 home venues for the Top14 Round Nine Games
Larissa Falls - Oct 3, 2022

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Premiership Rugby home-field advantage

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The Toronto Arrows team will not play in the 2024 MLR season

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