Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The new Toronto Wolfpack began to play on August 12 as the first of many Canada Cup games to be played at Lamport Stadium.. This was the first of eight-nine games announced for Toronto’s well-known rugby league team. There will be many things to discuss with this news, including reasons why they might have left […] READ MORE
ANALYSIS – It is official, the French Rugby League will host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup (including both men and women). They have hosted the Rugby League World Cup in 1954, 1972, 2000, and 2013. However, the last time France hosted a Rugby League World Cup as the lone host was in 1972. French […] READ MORE
The 2021 overview of Canadian rugby of both codes is mixed. There were some absolute highs with the formation of a new pro rugby league in Canada. However, there were also some low points, which were highlighted by Rugby Canada failing to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Canadian rugby – Rugby union Toronto […] READ MORE
It is official. The Toronto Wolfpack starting roster was revealed on Thursday. This is for the September 18 game against DC Cavalry. Most of these players play in Canada, which is in large contrast to previous Wolfpack editions. It is a good thing though as it grows the game of rugby league in Canada. The […] READ MORE
The 2022 NARL season will start on May 21. This will be the inaugural season of the NARL. There are also exciting plans with the league beyond 2022. 2022 NARL season starts on May 21 We’ll be sharing more over the next few weeks. Let’s go 2022! #NARL #NArugbyleague pic.twitter.com/qqUELX6wYw — North American Rugby League […] READ MORE
ANALYSIS – For RFL Ottawa Aces XIII fans, it was not the best news to hear. The RFL Ottawa Aces are no more and will relocate permanently to England. RFL Ottawa Aces XIII move permanently to England Please read this important announcement from our club. https://t.co/2k3n58iPbN pic.twitter.com/9gIYvQEY4z — Ottawa Aces (@ottawaaces) October 22, 2021 In […] READ MORE
Matt Wyles is officially the third-ever head coach in the Toronto Wolfpack’s short history. He will also be the first Wolfpack head coach in the NARL. It also means the possibility of the Canada Cup against the Ottawa Aces XIII could very well happen this year. Toronto Wolfpack’s third head coach is Matt Wyles The […] READ MORE
The 2021 NARL (North American Rugby League) season announced today that the season has been cancelled. This comes less than a month since the NARL cancelled the 2021 NARL season for the Western Conference. The news on Monday means that six Eastern Conference teams will start their NARL seasons next year. However, the Toronto Wolfpack […] READ MORE
An announcement was made on Wednesday that the NARL Western Conference will not play games in 2021. This was confirmed by the NARL themselves. However, the NARL Eastern Conference and the Canada Cup between the Ottawa Aces XIII and the Toronto Wolfpack is still set to take place this year. The NARL Western Conference will […] READ MORE
On March 31, the second professional men’s rugby league in the Americas was announced. This is the North American Rugby League (NARL), which will be based mostly in the U.S. but will also have teams from Ottawa and Toronto in Canada. The new North American Rugby League is officially born pic.twitter.com/QJ27IuuXPA — North American Rugby […] READ MORE
Raheem Bashir started blogging on a Gmail site called Blogger and has covered sporting events in rugby union/league and soccer. Since then he has become the Last Word on Sports writer for rugby, soccer, and previously basketball. He is also a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and The Rugby Union Writers’ Club.
Raheem graduated from George Brown College with a Digital Media Marketing Post-Grad Certificate in 2019. From the same college, Raheem also did a post-grad certificate in Sport and Event Marketing in 2017. Lastly, he did an undergrad Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 2016.