International Rugby News
The USA Military team set to tour the UK will train under the watchful eye of Head Coach Adam Clarke (Director of Rugby at Seattle Seawolves) and Assistant Coach Mike Tolkin (Director of PR7 and former US Men’s National Team Coach) during their four-day camp at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in England.
Chicago is about to become the epicenter of the rugby world on November 1, 2025, and it’s not just because of the epic match between New Zealand and Ireland at Soldier Field. Before the big game, the US Rugby Foundation is hosting its annual Lost Afternoon Luncheon, and the keynote speakers are none other than Scotland’s legendary rugby brothers, Gavin and Scott Hastings.
The International Rugby Academy of New Zealand is hosting a tournament for U15 and U18 teams in New Zealand, and are putting out an invitation to US-based select sides to enter.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right team to train and play with expert coaches in New Zealand. Teams, U16s and/or U18, would spend a week in New Zealand training and learning and also competing.
Salt Lake City capped off the Pacific Nations Cup over the weekend, with an added World Cup Qualifier, too.
In that World Cup Qualifier, Samoa and Chile tied 32-32 to set up a winner-take-all game in Chile this coming weekend.
Replacement Abraham Papali’i scored a second-half double as Samoa came back from a 25-8 halftime deficit to tie the game.
As GRR has been saying was a distinct possibility, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team delivered a performance for the ages, defeating defending champions New Zealand 34–19 in the Rugby World Cup semifinal at Ashton Gate.