Canada vs United States 1996
With no international rugby on tap this weekend, here’s a blast from the past to keep you entertained while the blog takes a couple days off.
Blues Scrum Beasts Bears
The Blues didn’t quite put the seal on their fourth consecutive CRC title on Thursday, but they’ve made it awful tough for the Wolf Pack to catch them now.
Wolf Pack Overwhelm Rock
After a traumatic trip out west the Rock returned to the familiar home grounds of Swilers in St. John’s to rematch Gordon McRorie and his Wolf Pack.
Keeping Up With The Exiles
With the new professional season upon us in most of the world, it’s time to take a look at where our intrepid Canadians are making their mark overseas.
IRB Rebrand Is Laughable
A few words on the preposterious rebranding of the IRB, a terrible turnout at the Gold Coast, the classy All Blacks, and some weird jersey choices.
Team Of The Week
Not the greatest week for selections given the dire match in the Gold Coast, but we’ve managed to piece together a fully representative side.
Tigers Scrape By Chiefs
Leicester came away from Sandy Park with the victory, but they were made to work by a resolute Chiefs side that very nearly toppled the heavy favorites.
Wallabies Flounder In Rain
Don’t let the scoreline throw you off. This was a boring game, and one the Wallabies should have been well ahead in before a late surge from the Pumas.
All Blacks Hold On In Wellington
The All Blacks were made to look mortal against a brutally determined Springbok side who had every chance to steal a win of their own in the dying moments.
Quins Stomped At The Stoop
It’s not often you’ve heard that said in recent years. Harlequins were utterly awful, there really was nothing at all to take from that kind of performance.