Tri-Nations

United States coach Scott Johnson has declared his side "ready" for their encounter with a full-strength Munster team in their Challenge Cup match at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut, next Saturday.

Eagles face tough European challenge

Thu, 14 Aug 2008

The United States will host its second annual Challenge Cup, featuring the US nations team, the Eagles, against the Heineken Cup champions, Munster, at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, next Saturday, August 23.

Referees to 3 August

Mon, 11 Aug 2008

The Springboks and the Pumas met in Johannesburg in honour of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and the Pumas have not yet beaten the Springboks who scored nine tries.

Clermont clip the Eagles' wings

Sun, 10 Aug 2008

French Top 14 club side Clermont Auvergne got their trip to the United States off to a winning start when they beat the US's national team, the Eagles, 37-14 at the Blackbaud Stadium, Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday.

No French holiday for Eagles

Sat, 09 Aug 2008

United States Eagles coach Scott Johnson says he is not expecting a "holiday" approach from French club Clermont Auvergne when the two sides meet in their Challenge match at the Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday.

Eagles sharpen their talons for Clermont

Tue, 05 Aug 2008

United States national team coach Scott Johnson has revealed his squad for the upcoming match against French club ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

Kiwi Heartland to tour the US

Mon, 04 Aug 2008

New Zealand's best heartland provincial rugby players will undertake a tour of the United States in November, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) confirmed on Monday.

Canada West takes third NA4 champs

Sun, 03 Aug 2008

In an extremely physical battle between the two North America Four West Coast teams, Canada West capitalized on the few opportunities allowed them and narrowly beat the United States (US) Falcons 16-11 in the Final on Saturday.

Falcons fly past Hawks into the Final

Wed, 30 Jul 2008

Propelled by flyhalf Zach Pangelinan, the United States (US) Falcons brought down the US Hawks 30-12 as the North America Four semifinals wrapped up at Glendale's Infinity Park.

World Cup must get out of the 'ghetto'

Sun, 27 Jul 2008

The 2015 World Cup must be held outside a Rugby Union stronghold if the sport is serious about becoming a truly global game and breaking out of its current "ghetto", according to the contents of a new report.

North America boast talent showcase

Fri, 25 Jul 2008

Over 100 of the best rugby players from the United States of America (USA) and Canada head to Colorado for the finals of the International Rugby Board (IRB) North America Four Tournament.

Canada West go top in NA4

Sun, 20 Jul 2008

Canada West has taken the top spot in the North America Four (NA4) competition at the weekend after beating the previously undefeated United States Falcons at Shawnigan Lake in British Columbia.

Global Results - 20 July

Sun, 20 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations is wide open after Australia's tough win over South Africa in Perth.

United States also in S14 mix

Fri, 18 Jul 2008

The United States is a surprise addition to the list of possible teams that could join the expanded SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) competitions from 2010. Is this over the top? | LIVE COVERAGE

IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.

Global Results - 12 July

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.

Global Results - 29 June

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night.

Global Results - 22 June 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

Three IRB tournaments ended this weekend. In Wakes New Zealand won the inaugural Junior World Championship, in Chicago England Saxons won the Churchill Cup and in Romania Emerging South Africa - whatever that is - won the Nations Cup.

Canada clip Eagles' wing to take Bowl

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

In a game of two halves, Canada raced clear of the United States Eagles - winning the Bowl Final at the Churchill Cup tournament 26-10 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, at the weekend.

New Zealand are JWC Champions

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

In the Final of the Junior World Championships being played in Wales, New Zealand were much too good for England, winning 38-3. New Zealand were certainly the best side at the tournament.