Rugby

Spain scores early and often in 42-20 men's rugby win over Canada

VILLAJOYOSA, Spain — Spain ran in five tries in the first half en route to a 42-20 win over Canada on Saturday at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The 18th-ranked Americans beat No.

Nov 11, 2023 9:50 PM Read more >

Canadian international scrum half Ross Braude signs for South Africa's Pumas

Canadian international scrum half Ross Braude has left the Toronto Arrows to join South Africa's Pumas.

Nov 10, 2023 6:07 PM Read more >

Canada captain Lucas Rumball set for milestone 50th cap against Spain

Having celebrated his 50th appearance for the Toronto Arrows earlier this year, Lucas Rumball will mark another milestone Saturday when Canada takes on host Spain at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa. It will be cap No.

Nov 10, 2023 8:31 AM Read more >

Nic Benn returns to Toronto Arrows after missing most of 2023 season through injury

TORONTO — Centre/wing Nic Benn, who was limited to just one game last season after suffering a shoulder injury in the Toronto Arrows' season opener, has re-signed with the Major League Rugby team.

Nov 9, 2023 9:16 AM Read more >

Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season

The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec.

Nov 7, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

Captain Lucas Rumball to return to Toronto Arrows for a sixth MLR season

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed captain Lucas Rumball, the Major League Rugby franchise's first-ever signing. The 28-year-old flanker returns for a sixth season with his hometown club.

Nov 7, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Welsh rugby greats Jones, Tipuric and Halfpenny make farewell international appearances

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Rugby greats Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny bid farewell to the international game in Wales' 49-26 win over the Barbarians in a non-cap test match in Cardiff on Saturday.

Nov 4, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Fiji rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa charged with sexual assault ahead of Barbarians game in Cardiff

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Fiji international rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appeared in court Saturday charged with sexual assault, hours before he was due to play for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.

Nov 4, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Canadian men make two changes to roster for four-team tournament in Spain

Fullback Cooper Coats and hooker Austin Creighton have replaced Ciaran Breen and Dewald Kotze on Canada’s roster for La Vila International Rugby Cup in Spain. The 23rd-ranked Canadians play No. 19 Spain on Nov. 11 while the 18th-ranked U.S.

Nov 1, 2023 4:09 PM Read more >

Canada men head to Spain as they look to gear up for road to next Rugby World Cup

The Canadian men's rugby team leaves Wednesday for Spain and the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup.

Oct 31, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >