Rugby

Canada's rugby test against Tonga on Saturday in Tokyo comes with a modest prize — fifth place at the six-team Pacific Nations Cup. But next year, such a game could mean World Cup qualification.

PARIS (AP) — South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says he feels like he is “stealing" from Racing 92 after deciding to leave the Top 14 club two years before the end of his contract in a bid to prolong his international career.

Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom, who won a record 68th cap for Canada in May, leads coach Kevin Rouet's 35-player training squad ahead of the WXV women's rugby tournament that kicks off later this month.

PARIS (AP) — The French rugby federation welcomed the decision by Argentine prosecutors to let Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou return to France despite the two national players remaining under investigation for rape.

LOS ANGELES — Despite scoring first in a must-win game, Canada's men's rugby team lost its second straight Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday, dropping a 28-15 decision to the United States.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia men’s rugby sevens captain and three-time Olympian Nick Malouf has announced his retirement following the Paris Games.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia men’s rugby sevens captain and three-time Olympian Nick Malouf has announced his retirement following the Paris Games.

VANCOUVER — A new atmosphere permeates Canada's men's rugby team these days — one of confidence. Belief bubbled up when the squad downed world No.

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones is feeling bullish about his team these days. Its qualifying road to the 2027 World Cup has been set and the 21st-ranked Canadian men's schedule is filling up, starting Aug. 25 against No.

Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup.