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Jason Robertson (ex-Old Glory) set for senior international debut after being named in Zimbabwe traveling squad for Nations Cup.
The squad is set. 🇿🇼
The Zimbabwe Sables squad for the Nations Cup 2026 has been selected. A new challenge awaits as we prepare to represent Zimbabwe on the international stage.
Wakefield Tickets:
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London Tickets:
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Dom Besag still a free agent... on Sharks situation:
"both parties planning to open up discussions again after November"
Dom Besag might be the USA's brightest prospect in a minute.
Spoke to him for @RugbyPass about the Sharks - who he *has not* signed for - late nights watching the last Rugby World Cup, and why youth soccer coaches insisted he should play rugby instead. rugbypass.com/plus/usas-dom-…
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26 y/o Michael Ma'afu, formerly of Anthem Rugby, and brother to USA Eagle Nafi Ma'afu, has signed with FC Lourdes Rugby of French Fédérale 1.
Welcome back Matt Beukeboom! Crazy to think he hasn't played test rugby since 2017. Mitch Voralek and Demetri Patterson surprise choices in the backs, joining teenager Jack Gore as uncapped inclusions.
Head Coach of Canada's Men's Rugby Team 🇨🇦🏉 Stephen Meehan, has selected 36 players for Canada's final three fixtures of the 2026 Nations Cup this November in Europe.
Read more: hubs.li/Q04Cj_Lv0
#RugbyCA | #OneSquad
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The best of the best 🔥
Presenting the nominees for Women's 15s Player of the Year:
Zoe Harrison 🏴
Megan Jones 🏴
Daleaka Menin 🇨🇦
Kaipo Olsen-Baker 🇳🇿
#WorldRugbyAwards
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE 🇨🇦
Canada's Women's Rugby Team win 31-22 over England in Ottawa.
Scorers: Julia Omokhuale (1T), Sophie de Goede (3T, 3C), Savannah Bauder (1T)
#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #EarnedNotGiven
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Paige Farries Announces Retirement from Rugby After Nine Years with Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team 🇨🇦🏉
During her time with the national team, Farries competed at two Rugby World Cups, helping Canada capture a silver medal in 2025.
🗞️➡️ hubs.li/Q04C99V70
#EarnedNotGiven
Further clarification on eligibility for this series (and why Coetzer, Kriel, and van der Bank are missing for this game):
"This match is a capture match but the second game between Australia XV and USA will not be."
Eagle men set for Australia XV. Lineup and comments from coach and captain.
goffrugbyreport.com/news/eag…
Oscar Lennon straight into the run-on side at No9. Michael Baska a surprise selection at fullback. He's played there before, but has more recently been used almost exclusively at scrumhalf.
Let's make some noise Nashville 🇺🇸
🏉 USA Men vs Australia XV
🎟️ Tickets ➡️ eagles.rugby
🏟️ GEODIS Park
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
📺 Paramount+
Rugby Canada getting a $2.8m supplemental boost from the federal government, bringing the total Sport Support Program funding for 2026-27 fiscal year to nearly $5m CAD.
cbc.ca/sports/national-sport…
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Here we come OTTAWA!🍁
After a record-breaking crowd of 18,621 propelled Canada to victory in Toronto, Head Coach Kevin Rouet has named Canada’s match-day roster for Ottawa on Friday against England🇨🇦🏉
🗞️➡️hubs.li/Q04BZnsL0
#EarnedNotGiven #OneSquad
Jeremy Ward captained South Africa u20 in 2016 (when it was a capture team)... so not sure how he's eligible to switch to France even if he completes the 5-year registry in 2027... unless World Rugby have cleared him like they did Benhard Janse van Rensburg?
🇫🇷 Les 4️⃣2️⃣ joueurs appelés par le staff pour préparer les matchs du Nations Championship🔥
3️⃣ matchs en novembre, à Lyon et au Stade de France, avec l’objectif de se qualifier pour la grande finale qui se jouera à Twickenham 💪
Venez supporter le #XVdeFrance contre les Fidji, l’Afrique du Sud et l’Argentine 🇫🇷🇫🇯🇿🇦🇦🇷
🎫 Vos places pour les matchs 👉 bit.ly/4AVRRlQ
RT @SeawolvesRugby: First #MLR2027 signing is LOCKED IN. 🔥
Welcome to the Seattle Southside, Justus Tavai!
A former @Patriots player and…
Tyler Duguid recalled to France squad for November.
🇫🇷 Les 4️⃣2️⃣ joueurs appelés par le staff pour préparer les matchs du Nations Championship🔥
3️⃣ matchs en novembre, à Lyon et au Stade de France, avec l’objectif de se qualifier pour la grande finale qui se jouera à Twickenham 💪
Venez supporter le #XVdeFrance contre les Fidji, l’Afrique du Sud et l’Argentine 🇫🇷🇫🇯🇿🇦🇦🇷
🎫 Vos places pour les matchs 👉 bit.ly/4AVRRlQ
Straight to the Prem! Awesome.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 ✍️
Canadian back-five forward Mason Flesch has joined Newcastle Red Bulls until the end of the season.
The 26-year-old can play at lock or back row, with the 6-foot-5 Ontarian being capped 26 times so far by his country.
📲: bit.ly/4BjLusE
First look at Rhyno Herbst, Oscar Lennon, Dan Kriel, and Wayne van der Bank in USA shirts. Kriel and van der Bank not test-eligible until 2027. This will again be 'USA XV' and not 'USA Falcons'... so not binding for eligibility. xitter.cf/USARugby/status/211222…
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A HISTORIC VICTORY FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
Canada's Women's Rugby Team wins 24-21 over England in Toronto.
Scorers: Savannah Bauder (1T), Alysha Corrigan (1T), Daleaka Menin (1T), Shoshanah Seumanutafa (1T), Sophie de Goede (2C)
#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #EarnedNotGiven
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A message from Tyson 🍁
Over a decade of dedication and sacrifice to leaving the jersey in a better place. Thank you for representing Canada with pride and for inspiring an entire generation of rugby players and fans. 🇨🇦❤️
#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #EarnedNotGiven
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Tyson Beukeboom has announced her retirement from rugby, bringing an end to a distinguished career that saw her become Canada’s most-capped rugby player across both the men’s and women’s game. 🇨🇦🏉
🗞️ Read more: hubs.li/Q04BrzCn0
#RugbyCA | #OneSquad
