Canada
NARA close out programme with last-minute loss to Saint Mary’s College of California
MORAG, CALIFORNIA – The North American Rugby Academy (NARA) wrapped up its programme this past weekend with an away match against Saint Mary’s College in Morag, California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-dfTc-FUr4&feature=youtu.be The academy travelled with...
Former Canadian International Clay Panga believes Howlers’ Tour embodies true spirit of rugby
When it comes to the game of rugby, Clay Panga has done it all. Having immigrated to Canada from New Zealand as a child, Panga has become a mainstay in the Victoria, British Columbia and the Canadian rugby scene as a player, coach and volunteer. After impressing...
Coaching Conference hugely valuable for East Coast Rugby Community
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA –More than 60 coaches from across Eastern Canada gathered at Saint Mary’s University this past weekend to take part in the first-ever East Coast Coaching Conference. Hosted by Rugby Nova Scotia, the inaugural event featured workshops and on-field...
Video: North American Rugby Academy defeated by Life University
GLENDALE, COLORADO – Over the weekend the North American Rugby Academy hosted two-time defending D1A Rugby National Champions Life University in a fixture in Glendale, CO. Having won four of the last seven national titles, Life University provided a unique opportunity...
AMERICAS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP HAS PROVIDED INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR AMERICAS ATHLETES IN BUILD UP TO JAPAN
KUMAGAYA CITY, JAPAN (October 8, 2019) – Tonight the USA Eagles will face Argentina in a critical pool C match to potentially decide the 3rdplace finisher in the group, which would guarantee automatic qualification for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Argentina,...
Three-month North American Academy focusing on development
Nearly two dozen of the top up-and-coming North American rugby prospects will have the opportunity to take to the field this weekend as they enter the Aspen Ruggerfest after their initial six weeks of training. The roster is comprised predominately of U21 players,...
Video: Julianne Zussman to make HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut
Julianne Zussman has made an impressively fast climb up the match official latter. The former Canadian international, who's career spanned 11 years, three Women's Rugby World Cups (WRWC) and 44 test matches, picked up the whistle following her retirement after the...
Canada’s Alana Gattinger to make history as first female manager at Rugby World Cup
LANGFORD, BC (September 12, 2019) – In a historic first for World Rugby and the Rugby World Cup, Canada’s 2019 World Cup team manager—Alana Gattinger—is set to be the first woman to ever serve in the role at the global tournament this fall in Japan. The 30-year-old...
World Rugby launches ground-breaking preventive exercise programme designed to reduce injuries
World Rugby committed to evidence-based injury-prevention and making rugby as safe and simple to play as possible Activate is a simple-to-implement exercise programme that reduces the risk of injuries in the game and contributes to player performance If implemented...
Against All Odds: Meet the coach behind Atlantic Canada’s resilient Women’s Rugby Club
Lining the Bay of Fundy on the east coast of Canada is the small port city of Saint John, New Brunswick. For nearly 40 years, the population has been in decline with fewer than 70,000 residents residing in the coastal community. Yet, this town boasts a sporting...