Le Rouge Rugby Podcast

Canada U20 Men got their Challenger Cup campaign off to the best start possible, as they dominated Namibia in their opening fixture.A clear mismatch in skill, discipline, and conditioning, as Canada scored 15 tries, and 9 conversions, to win 95-6!In other news, Spencer Jones has signed for Nottingham in the English Champ, and ESPN extend their partnership with MLR.

Canada fell to France in their 3rd WXV Global Series match, as the hosts ran rampant in La Rochelle, with Canada dropping focus, and ending the European leg with 1-1-1. Back home, the new docuseries All Heart has a release date of October 9, as the series chronicles Canada's journey at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. USports released their all-time records for women's rugby are out, and one current Women's national player stands out.The U20 Men fly to Chile for the World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup, and the Men's 7's team get their new head coach for the 2027 season.

It was a great day in Canadian rugby, as both the men's and women's XVs teams faced old rivals, each an ocean away.In Japan, Canada faced the USA for the Bronze Final of the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup. Despite keeping the USA in the game with kickable penalties, Canada were able to provide a sterling defence, and claim consecutive victories against the Eagles for the first time since 2013.In England, nearly a year on from the 20025 Women's Rugby World Cup Finall, Canada faced England again, this time at Sandy Park. Aagainst the champions, Canada offered the Red Roses their stongest Test, as neither team could break the deadlock. After 20 minutes of nail-biting defence, Canada secured the draw, and ended England's winning streak at 39 games.

It was a morning of action for Canada's XVs teams. Across the Atlantic ocean, Canada Women began their first match of the WXV Global Series, against Scotland. A blistering start gave Canada the edge throughout the game, and despite some discipline issues in the second half, Canada were able to secure an outright win against the hosts.Across the Pacific, Canada's Men faced Fiji in the semi-finals of the Pacific Nations Cup. And while they did not enjoy the same success as the women's team, they were able to produce their highest score against the Fijians ever!

There has been a LOT of rugby news and action going on, starting with Canada facing Japan, to celebrate 100 years of the JRFU...a predictable result, but a worthwhile occasion for the men's XVs team.Opportunities a-plenty, as Rugby Canada announce a new partnership with Champ Rugby in England, World Rugby announces the qualification pathway for the 2028 Olympic Sevens, and Canadian Women competed in the FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens in Stellenbosch, South Africa.