Silly Season Starts Early
Did it ever really stop? A look at a number of recent transfer announcements, for this season and next, and their implications for both club and country.
Romanian Scrum Reigns Supreme
Some days it’s hard to pin down exactly what went wrong. Others, it hits you like a Moe special right across the chops. This was clearly one of those days.
Preview – Romania vs Canada
Canada return to the scene of their one point defeat a year ago, hoping to salvage something from a mediocre European tour against the defiant Romanians.
Stanley Sinks Canada In Vannes
Manu Samoa overcame their heavily publicised off-field problems to score a much needed win over Canada at the Stade de la Rabine in historic Brittany.
Preview – Samoa vs Canada
Four players debut for the Manu Samoa against Canada as the two sides square off once again at a neutral venue, this time on the French coast in Vannes.
Canada Scrape Past Namibia
Nobody was expecting Canada to repeat their 60 point victory of 1999, but it’s doubtful many would have picked Namibia to come within 4 points this time.
Preview – Canada vs Namibia
Canada will be forced to rebound from their disappointing loss to the RFU Championship XV on short notice as they face Namibia with only four days rest.
Preview – RFU XV vs Canada
Hubert Buydens returns from an award-winning season with Manawatu to lead Canada on their four match November tour that starts at Sixways in Worcester.
Best Of The Rest
The Canadian Edition! Nine articles and a bunch of videos, all about Canadian rugby, to help distract you from whatever it is you should be doing right now.
ARC – A Missed Opportunity
Having had a few days to digest the undeniably poor results of the ARC, it’s time to run the rule over what, if anything, can be taken out of the wreckage.