Canada

Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - DTH van der Merwe

Following his departure from Glasgow Warriors, DTH van der Merwe told the Looseheadz x TRU podcast not getting the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans was tough to take.
8 July 2020

From BUCS to MLR - Adrian Wadden is hoping to make an impact at the Arrows

After three seasons wearing the purple of Leeds Beckett University, Adrian Wadden has returned to Canada in order to represent the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby.
24 June 2020

MLR: Updates from North America

It has been two and a half months since TRU has provided an update of the goings on in Major League Rugby, so Joe Harvey has done just that.
3 June 2020

Mark Winokur on Building the Toronto Arrows

When the Toronto Arrows were inducted into Major League Rugby, it marked a changing in the tide for the sport in Canada.
12 May 2020

MLR 2020: Week Four

After another weekend in which there were surprises, great tries and legends of the game in action, Talking Rugby Union’s Joe Harvey brings you the latest from Major League Rugby.
5 March 2020

MLR 2020: Week Three

The opening two weekends have provided thrills, spills and so much more. Quite frankly, week three was no different. With each side in the league so evenly matched, there is no certainty of one of the leagues perceived stronger sides coming away with four or five points.
27 February 2020

Mtawarira is the big star in Washington, but Mason is making his mark in MLR

There are home debuts and then there are home debuts - and Mungo Mason had a “monster game” last weekend for Washington-based Old Glory DC, according to the experts who pick the Major League Rugby (MLR) team of the week.
20 February 2020

MLR 2020: Week Two

After another round of, quite frankly, enthralling action across the pond, TRUs Joe Harvey has once again rounded up what has happened in the second week of Major League Rugby.
20 February 2020

MLR 2020: Week One

Last weekend saw the return of Major League Rugby. Taking place for a third season, TRUs Joe Harvey watched several of the games and has rounded up last weekend’s action and looked ahead to the fixtures taking place this weekend.
13 February 2020

No looking back for Toronto in Major League Rugby

Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor explains why the Canadian side are eager to surpass their third-place finish of last season ahead of the new Major League Rugby campaign.
6 February 2020

MLR 2020: All about to kick-off

With the third season of Major League starting on Saturday, Joe Harvey has previewed the burgeoning professional league in North America.
5 February 2020

‘Excited’ Ardron keen to do Canada proud

Canadian international Tyler Ardron admits it will be ‘pretty special’ when he represents the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
15 November 2019

Namibia's World Cup game against Canada called-off due to safety concerns

World Rugby has confirmed that the Pool B World Cup game between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi has been called-off due to safety concerns.
13 October 2019

Rampant South Africa cruise past Canada to reach last eight

South Africa scored 10 tries as they thrashed Canada 66-7.
8 October 2019

South Africa ring changes for World Cup game against Canada

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada in Kobe.
7 October 2019

Relentless New Zealand thump Canada

World champions New Zealand cruised to a 63-0 win against Canada.
2 October 2019

Ardie Savea to wear protective goggles in game against Canada

New Zealand back-row Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be wearing protective goggles for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.
1 October 2019

Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett to feature for New Zealand against Canada

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.
30 September 2019

Italy score seven tries to cruise past Canada

Italy made it two wins from two at the Rugby World as they swept aside Canada in Fukuoka.
26 September 2019

‘It’s a lifeline’ - How Major League Rugby can help Canada flourish in Japan

TRU’s Joe Harvey caught up with Canada head coach Kingsley Jones.
25 September 2019