Upcoming Internationals; Photos from Weekend; Sad News to Pass On
Internationals This Weekend
Some top matches coming up this weekend and we’ll have them available for download in our members area.
Category Archives: Editorials
From the Editor’s Desk – October 2020
Interview with Tyler Ardron on Rugby World; A Quick Look Around the Pro Leagues – English Premier, Top 14 and PRO 14; Bledisloe Cup NZ v Australia Starts This Weekend
Interview with Tyler Ardron on Rugby World
Rugby World recently posted an interview with Tyler Ardron, where you find out things like his best bud who is Jeff Hassler and his hidden talents, he’s a yoga teacher. Article link is below.
https://www.rugbyworld.com/in-the-mag/30-minutes/canada-no-8-tyler-ardron-114286
Over 40 Rugby in Canada – October 2020 Updates
Rugby From Cradle to Grave – Not in Canada Eh: Player Affected by Rugby Canada Age Restriction on Insurance is Organizing Class Action Suit Against Rugby Canada and Their Insurers
We ran an article last September explaining the issue, Rugby Canada had changed its insurance so that players over 77+ were no longer eligible to be insured, therefore couldn’t practice or play with their Over 40 teams. The exact wording from the insurance policy was, “”A persons coverage will end on the earlier of, the date he or she is no longer in an eligible class, on the date that the policy is cancelled, or on the date he or she attains 77 years of age.”
From the Editor’s Desk – September 2020
Nathan Abdelnour Leaves Position of Manager of Match Official Development at Rugby Canada; Two Canadian Players Recognized by World Rugby in 2020 Sevens Awards; Dave Mays Shares Some Humour and Insights in Article on Stages of Rugby “Addictive Infection”
Nathan Abdelnour Leaves Rugby Canada
Nathan who was the Manager, Match Official Development at Rugby Canada is leaving Rugby Canada. Yesterday he put this out on social media.
From the Editor’s Desk – August 2020
Rugby Canada Update Talent ID Program; TWU Add Guiseppe du Toit to Coaching Staff; England and Wales Scrap Sevens Programs
While rugby is in a bit of a holding pattern in many parts of the world there are some updates with organizations planning for rugby to come back online in the near future. Some of it positive, using the time to update programs, some of it negative with funding being lost to programs.
From the Editor’s Desk – August 2020
Pacific Pride Updates; Grassroots Rugby Updates; BCRU Rugby Re-Engage Update; NZ North v South Rosters
Pacific Pride
I touched base with Jamie Cudmore over the phone to find out what’s happening there. They’re doing as much as they can while conforming to provincial health regulations. That means they’re focused on fitness and skills work in small groups, both inside in the gym and outside on the field.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Sunday April 6th Inaugural United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: What is Your Club Doing?
posted March 14 2013
Sunday April 6th is the inaugural celebration of the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (#IDSDP on Twitter). The declaration was made by the UN General Assembly in August 2013. So what is your club or team organizing for the day?