New-look Canucks set for fishy clash
Wed, 19 Nov 2008
Canada Coach Kieran Crowley has named a re-jigged front row and a new cap on the wing when announcing his team to face Scotland in their fourth and final autumn Test match on Saturday.
Canuck Crowley's balancing act
Tue, 18 Nov 2008
As Canada coach Kieran Crowley prepares for the fourth Test in as many weeks - against Scotland in Aberdeen on Saturday - he is balancing the physical needs of his players with trying to maintain their mental alertness.
Taylor back in Scotland mix
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
No 8 Simon Taylor returned to Scotland training on Monday as preparations began in earnest for Saturday’s international against Canada in Aberdeen.
Global Results - 16 November 2008
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
There were Tests from Nagoya to Madrid with hundreds of thousands of people to watch them at the grounds and millions on television.
Wal v Can: Welsh player ratings
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
Wales managed a comprehensive 34-13 over Canada in the international at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Friday, but it was not the kind of performance that would inspire confidence ahead of the visits by New Zealand and Australia later this month.
Wal v Can: Canadian player ratings
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
Wales managed a comprehensive 34-13 over Canada in the international at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Friday, but it was not the kind of performance that would inspire confidence ahead of the visits by New Zealand and Australia later this month.
Welsh stutter to victory
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
Wales managed a comprehensive 34-13 over Canada in the international at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Friday, but it was not the kind of performance that would inspire confidence ahead of the visits by New Zealand and Australia later this month.
Wales wing: Halfpenny vs Jones
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
Grand Slam hero Mark Jones and Leigh Halfpenny look set to go head-to-head this weekends as they both start for Wales against Canada looking to try and secure their spot to face the All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium the following weekend.
Preview: Wales v Canada
Thu, 13 Nov 2008
It would be harsh to call this the battle of the 'losers', but Wales and Canada are both coming off extended losing streaks.
Canada 'looking to make amends'
Wed, 12 Nov 2008
Canada coach Kieran Crowley has made just two changes to his starting line-up for Friday's Test against Wales here at the Millennium Stadium despite the team's 55-0 thrashing by Ireland last weekend.
We will be 'ruthless and clinical'
Tue, 11 Nov 2008
Captain Ryan Jones, one of just three players retained from last weekend’s 15-20 defeat to South Africa, says he will accept nothing less than a "ruthless and clinical" performance from Wales as they host the Canadian side on Friday night in Cardiff.
'Gav' will see specialist says Gatland
Mon, 10 Nov 2008
After having to be withdrawn from the starting lineup on the eve of their big clash with the World Champions Springboks Wales coach Warren Gatland says centre Gavin Henson will see a specialist this week to try sort out his recurring Achilles problem.
Global Results - 9 November
Sun, 09 Nov 2008
What a Saturday! Tests from Padua to Salt Lake City, from Moscow to Santiago. Sadly the weather was not always cooperative - except of course at Millennium Stadium which makes its own weather. And there is more next week.
Kidney's Irish whitewash the Cannucks
Sat, 08 Nov 2008
It was a bright start for Ireland's new coaching panel, as the men from the Emerald Isle brushed aside a ordinary Canadian challenge to run away 55-0 winners at a wet Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday.
Preview: Ireland v Canada
Thu, 06 Nov 2008
Anticipation! That is the best way to describe the build-up to this Test at Thomond Park on Saturday. There's great excitement in the Irish and Canadian camps, as both teams prepare for the year-end Tests under new coaching teams.
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Canada to get stuck in to Ireland
Wed, 05 Nov 2008
Canada coach Kieran Crowley has named his team for Saturday's Guinness Series 2008 encounter with Ireland, making seven changes to the side that had eight points to spare over Portugal in Lisbon last weekend.
Global Results - 2 November
Mon, 03 Nov 2008
In sweaty Hong Kong, New Zealand had a strong second half in the fourth Bledisloe Cup match.
Preview: Portugal vs Canada
Fri, 31 Oct 2008
Canada kick off their European tour with a match against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. It will be only the second time the two teams have met.
Canada win in Lisbon
Sun, 02 Nov 2008
Canada beat Portugal 21-13 at Estadio Universitário in Lisbon on Saturday afternoon, the first match of Canada's tour to Europe. Canada scored two tries to one.
Preview: Portugal vs Canada
Fri, 31 Oct 2008
Canada kick off their European tour with a match against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. It will be only the second time the two teams have met.
