International Rugby News
Eagle Impact Rugby Academy is returning to British Columbia for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic descended in 2020.
This tour was an annual thing starting in 2015 and GRR has covered those as a prime launching pad for some players who have gone on to success in the college and international game.
Scotland defeated the USA in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final in Edinburgh Wednesday, taking the championship game 48-10.
The USA U20s face off against Scotland Wednesday afternoon in the World Rugby U20 Trophy and Head Coach Neethling Gericke had one work for his players.
Trust.
"Trust the gameplan, trust your process, play for each other, and enjoy the last right together." That's what Gericke told his players yesterday.
Vancouver, BC hosts the top six women’s rugby teams in the world this fall, with tickets for the second annual WXV 1 going on sale on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Tickets will be available for purchase at rugby.ca.
The USA South Panthers U19s defeated Bermuda U19s 27-14 to win the Rugby Americas North U19 championship for the third year in a row.
Backed by an outstanding defense, the Panthers went 5-0, and it was only in the final that they actually allowed any tries. They wrapped up the tournament scoring 144 points and allowing 26.
Trinidad & Tobago beat Mexico 32-17 for 3rd.