Canada Hits The Wall
Canada put in a very creditable first half performance against Argentina before running out of petrol in the closing chapter of their doomed 2014 ARC entry.
Canada put in a very creditable first half performance against Argentina before running out of petrol in the closing chapter of their doomed 2014 ARC entry.
Los Jaguares look dead certs to wrap up their 5th consecutive ARC title in the not-so-grand finale as they face off against tournament hosts Canada.
Canada opened their 2014/15 season with four straight losses at the Gold Coast 7s. It wasn’t disaster but they looked a step behind throughout the weekend.
Canada fell to their closest rivals once again as the Select XV held the home side tryless in a dreadful advertisement for North American rugby.
Canada will be out for redemption after dropping this very same fixture a year ago today. On paper this looks by far the closest match of the tournament.
Canada never seemed to get out of first gear against a feisty Uruguayan side pumped up from their country’s World Cup qualification earlier that day.
Tournament hosts Canada open their ARC account against Uruguay, with both sides short of their best and having to fill in with unusual selections.
The new season of the IRB Sevens circuit kicks off in the Gold Coast tonight, and with Olympic qualification on the menu it promises to be the toughest yet.
The Americas Rugby Championship kicks off tomorrow in Langford. Here’s some random trivia, the tallest player, the oldest, and some history to catch up on.
It’s a largely predictable side picked by Canada to take part in Langford, but there were a couple surprises, including one unexpected blast from the past.