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Sam Malcolm has been a mainstay for the Toronto Arrows. This includes being part of the inaugural 2019 MLR team for the Arrows. He has played professionally in Canada, as well as with Japan for the Kamaishi Seawaves, after graduating through the New Zealand rugby system before taking his talents offshore. Good night, Arrows fans […] READ MORE
An announcement that the Richie Mo’unga Japanese contract post-RWC is a lifestyle change, as much as an opportunity to maximize earning potential now, is a valuable revelation. It means that the conclusion of the Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific season is likely his last for the red and blacks. Completing 2023, Richie Mo’unga will have accrued […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – The Rugby Canada 2021 RWC team has a lot of optimism. The hope for them is to make a deep run into the Rugby World Cup. Yes, there are teams like New Zealand, France, and England who are seen as the favourites to win the tournament. However, the team that finished second in […] READ MORE
With the Japan Top League quarterfinals set to commence this weekend, the growing numbers of Asian rugby fans are ready for knockout rugby. Agreed, that is the purpose of all rugby competitions yet, reaching this stage is one step. The next is to graduate past the knockout stages – Japan Top League quarterfinals follow on […] READ MORE
To the delight of many, Japan Top League preseason/training matches began in the lead-up to the 2021 season start. That is, despite raised Covid-19 fears, with the latest strain placing ongoing pressure on Japanese borders. Overseas players who have all been imported to support the raised profile of rugby union, may now also now feel […] READ MORE
The crowds in Japan currently, are setting high standards. Figures that make most Super Rugby sides shudder in jealousy have supported Sunwolves and Japan Top League attendance figures in 2020. That is conclusive, figures of 18,000 for the Sunwolves v Chiefs clash and some phenomenal numbers over the opening weeks of Japan Top League. 116,000 […] READ MORE
It is obvious that this will be a massive year ahead for the 16 Japan Top League clubs and players. That is due to there being multiple seasons squeezed within 12 months – how can it ‘not be bigger’ than your average Japan rugby calendar year. Bigger, why? Due to the Rugby World Cup obviously […] READ MORE
He always said “judge me on results”. Now, the Eddie Jones legacy will certainly be judged on results after defeating holders New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals. The final whistle goes and @EnglandRugby secure their place in Rugby World Cup Final after beating New Zealand 19-7#ENGvNZL #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/YheIOiMukW — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) […] READ MORE
An expectant crowd of mostly Japan supporters witnessed the Springboks smother the Brave Blossoms at the Tokyo Stadium on Sunday, October 20. Scorers: South Africa 26 – Tries: Makazole Mapimpi 2 and Faf de Klerk Conversion: Handre Pollard; Penalties: Handre Pollard 3 Japan 3 – Penalty: Yu Tamura Springboks smother Brave Blossoms Supporters of the […] READ MORE
Fans around the world are just seeing the velocity and extreme nature of Cyclone Hagibis, as it descends on the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It has seen teams wading through flooded water, and World Rugby ‘ducking’ for cover. Teams have found themselves at the mercy of the Typhoon; just as their fans and residents of […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.