Conor Trainor

The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009

In 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup.    We...

RWC Preview: New Zealand v Canada

Steve Hansen is hopeful Beauden Barrett's performance levels will improve even further playing alongside his brothers in New Zealand's next pool match at the Rugby World Cup.     The All Blacks...

Fourth Rugby World Cup looms for prolific try-scoring Canada winger DTH van der Merwe

Head coach Kingsley Jones has announced the 31-player World Cup roster that will represent Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan.   Canada is one of 20 nations that have qualified for...

Canada name their squad for qualifying series

Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has named his squad for this month’s crucial test matches, including their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying series with the USA.   The...

Anscombe names Canada squad

Canada head coach Mark Anscombe has announced his 28-man squad for next month's international matches against Ireland, Romania and Samoa.   The squad features a wealth of experience but also a blend...

Anscombe names Canada squad

Canada head coach Mark Anscombe has announced his 28-man squad for next month's international matches against Ireland, Romania and Samoa.   The squad features a wealth of experience but also a blend...

Pro D2 Highlights: Angoulême-Vannes (Round 2)

England third at Glasgow Sevens

England all but clinched Team GB's berth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing third in the Glasgow leg of the Sevens World Series. Simon Amor's side sit fourth in the overall standings - the top...

Tokyo: Japan joins the big guns

Defending Tokyo champions Fiji and South Africa book their place in the Cup quarterfinals with 100 percent records on Day One of the Tokyo Sevens, Round Seven of the World Series and the Olympic qualifiers. Hosts...

Samoa bounce back with win over Canada in Vannes

Samoa bounced back from defeat to Italy to beat Canada 23-13 in Vannes, France on Friday night. Canada couldn't take advantage of all their chances, while Samoa snapped up two tries to Anthony Perenise...