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2024 Rugby Matches on TSN

Check out when and where you can get your rugby fix on TSN and the TSN App.

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Japan thrashes Canada to open Pacific Nations Cup

Up against Japan to open the Pacific Nations Cup tournament, Canada faltered early. Thirty-one minutes into the game, the Brave Blossoms held a 31-0 lead. The Canadians rallied but couldn't climb out of the hole, and ultimately settled for a 55-28 loss.

Olympics

Silver medal in hand, Canadian women's rugby team on a smoother road to L.A. in 2028

With an Olympic silver medal in hand and a smoother coaching transition, a young Canadian women's rugby sevens team has Los Angeles 2028 in its sights.

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Canadian under-20 women's rugby team tops Wales after wins over England and the U.S.

The Canadian women's under-20 rugby team scored nine tries in a 53-17 victory over the Wales under-20 side Wednesday to wrap up the inaugural Transatlantic Quad Series.

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Third-ranked Canada women to face world's best rugby sides in B.C. at WXV 1

Third-ranked Canada will open the WXV 1 women's rugby competition against No. 4 France on Sept. 29 as part of a triple-header at B.C. Place Stadium.

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Canada defeats Romania in rugby test match in Ottawa

Canada had an impressive response Friday night at TD Place as they downed Romania 35-22 in a men’s rugby test match.

Olympics

Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada's rugby sevens women have been drawn in a pool with New Zealand, Fiji and China at the Paris Olympics later this month.

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Canada draws on Major League Rugby talent for game against touring Scotland

Saturday's rugby test match between Canada and Scotland could see as many as 16 players make their international debut.

Olympics

South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification

South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage.

Olympics

Coming back from cancer, Brazil rugby sevens star Raquel Kochhann ready to tackle her third Olympics

A deep desire to chase her dreams has seen Kochhann overcome breast cancer, surgery, and months of follow-up treatment to return to the highest level of rugby sevens and have a shot at her third Olympics.

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Jocelyn Barrieau to take over Canadian women's rugby sevens side after Paris Olympics

Assistant coach Jocelyn Barrieau will take charge of Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Rugby Canada announced Monday.

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Canadian women defeat world champion New Zealand in historic rugby win

Fancy Bermudez scored two tries as Canada recorded a historic rugby win over New Zealand on Sunday, holding on to dispatch the reigning World Cup champion 22-19 and win the Pacific Four Series.

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Canadian women's rugby team opens Pacific Four Series against U.S. in California

The Canada women's rugby team sees its first action of 2024 on Sunday when it opens the Pacific Four Series against the ninth-ranked United States in Carson, Calif.

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New Zealand dominates Hong Kong rugby 7s; Canadian women sixth, men 12th

New Zealand's women and men both repeated as champions Sunday at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, one of the most celebrated stops on the rugby sevens circuit.

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Canadian women lose Hong Kong 7s quarterfinal while men's losing streak grows

After winning their pool with three straight wins, the Canadian women ran into a New Zealand buzz saw Saturday in the Cup quarterfinal at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

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Canadian women finish fourth at L.A. Sevens rugby tourney, Canadian men place 12th

he Canadian women followed their third-place finish last weekend in Vancouver with a fourth Sunday at the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles. Canada was beaten 21-7 by the United States in the third-place playoff at Dignity Health Sports Park.

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Canada to host 2024 WXV 1 tournament with top women's rugby teams converging on B.C.

British Columbia will host the 2024 edition of WXV 1, the elite division of a three-tiered women's 15s rugby competition that debuted last year. WXV 1 features the top three teams from the 2024 Pacific Four Series and the top three from the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

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Canadian women's squad to compete in semifinals at HSBC SVNS, men finish 12th

The Canadian men's rugby sevens squad finished 12th at the HSBC SVNS at B.C. Place on Sunday after losing 17-12 to Spain in sudden death overtime.

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Canada women open Day 2 of Vancouver rugby sevens with win to book quarterfinal spot

Canada's women's rugby sevens squad ran out to a 22-5 win over Spain on the second day of the HSBC SVNS at B.C. Place to book a spot in the quarterfinals.

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Canadian rugby sevens women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team has made the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Perth Sevens, bouncing back from a narrow 14-12 loss to Britain to defeat South Africa 26-7 on the first day of play Friday.

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Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding

The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop.

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Toronto Arrows players left with more questions than answers after MLR team folds

Captain Lucas Rumball, like his Toronto Arrows teammates, has more questions than answers in the wake of news that the Major League Rugby franchise has closed shop.

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Toronto Arrows, Canada's lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop

The Toronto Arrows, the lone Canadian entry in Major League Rugby, are closing shop — at least for the 2024 season, and possibly for good.

Rugby World Cup

Spain scores early and often in men's rugby win over Canada

Spain ran in five tries in the first half en route to a 42-20 win over Canada on Saturday at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup.

Rugby World Cup

South Africa tops New Zealand to repeat as Rugby World Cup champions

Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after All Blacks captain Sam Cane was the first player to be red-carded in a final.

Rugby World Cup

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown

Saturday's 106th showdown between gigantic rivals New Zealand and South Africa has elevated rugby's biggest game — if that was at all possible — to a potential do-you-remember-where-you-were moment for everyone who follows the sport, young or old, from New Zealand, South Africa or elsewhere.

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Historic Rugby World Cup final highlights weekend action on TSN, TSN+

TSN and TSN+ have you covered this weekend with a full slate of action on the horizon, including football on all sides with CFL and NFL action, the Rugby World Cup final, MLS Playoffs and more.

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. Watch the Rugby World Cup Final LIVE Saturday on TSN, TSN.ca and TSN+.

Rugby World Cup

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

South Africa pulled off a great escape to beat England 16-15 at the death and keep its title defense at the Rugby World Cup alive, setting up a blockbuster final against old rival New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup

Argentina intends to take unwanted World Cup third-place game seriously

Argentina is serious about the Rugby World Cup third-place game that nobody likes to play. The Pumas were lumped with the unwanted playoff after losing their semifinal against New Zealand 44-6 on Friday at Stade de France.

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Canadian women open WXV rugby tournament in New Zealand with win over Wales

Captain Sophie de Goede scored 17 points as Canada defeated Wales 42-22 in its opening game at the new WXV women's 15s rugby tournament Saturday.

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks cautiously confident for SF clash vs. Argentina today on TSN4

Within the glut of Rugby World Cup records earned by New Zealand, there’s scope for Argentina to be confident going into their semifinal on Friday. Watch the first semifinal of the Rugby World Cup LIVE on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App and TSN+ at 3pm et/Noon pt.

Rugby World Cup

New Zealand, Argentina set for unlikely semifinal Friday on TSN

Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded force. Watch the semifinal LIVE Friday on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App and TSN+ at 3pm ET/Noon PT.

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England in 'awe' of South Africa, but not fearing them ahead of Saturday's semifinal on TSN

So, it’s those Springboks once again for England at the Rugby World Cup. Watch the semifinal LIVE Saturday on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App and TSN+ at 3pm ET/Noon PT.

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Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

Canada will join host Spain, Brazil and the U.S. in the La Vila International Rugby Cup next month. The new men's tournament will run Nov. 11 to 18 at the El Pantano stadium in the coastal town of Villajoyosa, 365 kilometres southeast of Madrid.

Rugby World Cup

England slams Farrell critics and SF underdog status at Rugby World Cup

England and divisive captain Owen Farrell face South Africa on Saturday in Paris. They were crushed by the Springboks in the 2019 final in Japan and are considered heavy underdog this time around.

Rugby World Cup

Southern hemisphere shines in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

South 3, North 1. Talk of a potential shift in the balance of power in world rugby toward the northern hemisphere might have been premature.

Rugby World Cup

Resilient South Africa stun host France in quarterfinals at Rugby World Cup

Defending champion South Africa knocked France out of its home Rugby World Cup with a performance of sheer resilience to cling on 29-28 in the quarterfinals on Sunday.

Rugby World Cup

England ends Fiji's crowd-pleasing run at Rugby World Cup with tense win to reach semifinals

The Rugby World Cup quarterfinals delivered another heart-stopper on Sunday as England held on in the face of a valiant fightback from the Flying Fijians to end the crowd-pleasing run of the tournament darlings by a tense 30-24.

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2024 Rugby Matches on TSN

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Japan thrashes Canada to open Pacific Nations Cup

Olympics

Silver medal in hand, Canadian women's rugby team on a smoother road to L.A. in 2028

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Canadian under-20 women's rugby team tops Wales after wins over England and the U.S.

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Third-ranked Canada women to face world's best rugby sides in B.C. at WXV 1

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Canada defeats Romania in rugby test match in Ottawa

Olympics

Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Rugby

Canada draws on Major League Rugby talent for game against touring Scotland

Olympics

South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification

Olympics

Coming back from cancer, Brazil rugby sevens star Raquel Kochhann ready to tackle her third Olympics

Rugby

Jocelyn Barrieau to take over Canadian women's rugby sevens side after Paris Olympics

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Canadian women defeat world champion New Zealand in historic rugby win

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Canadian women's rugby team opens Pacific Four Series against U.S. in California

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New Zealand dominates Hong Kong rugby 7s; Canadian women sixth, men 12th

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Canadian women lose Hong Kong 7s quarterfinal while men's losing streak grows

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Canadian women finish fourth at L.A. Sevens rugby tourney, Canadian men place 12th

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Canada to host 2024 WXV 1 tournament with top women's rugby teams converging on B.C.

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Canadian women's squad to compete in semifinals at HSBC SVNS, men finish 12th

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Canada women open Day 2 of Vancouver rugby sevens with win to book quarterfinal spot

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Canadian rugby sevens women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament

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Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding

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Toronto Arrows players left with more questions than answers after MLR team folds

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Toronto Arrows, Canada's lone entry in Major League Rugby, to close shop

Rugby World Cup

Spain scores early and often in men's rugby win over Canada

Rugby World Cup

South Africa tops New Zealand to repeat as Rugby World Cup champions

Rugby World Cup

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown

Rugby World Cup

Historic Rugby World Cup final highlights weekend action on TSN, TSN+

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

Rugby World Cup

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

Rugby World Cup

Argentina intends to take unwanted World Cup third-place game seriously

Rugby

Canadian women open WXV rugby tournament in New Zealand with win over Wales

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks cautiously confident for SF clash vs. Argentina today on TSN4

Rugby World Cup

New Zealand, Argentina set for unlikely semifinal Friday on TSN

Rugby World Cup

England in 'awe' of South Africa, but not fearing them ahead of Saturday's semifinal on TSN

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Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

Rugby World Cup

England slams Farrell critics and SF underdog status at Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup

Southern hemisphere shines in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Rugby World Cup

Resilient South Africa stun host France in quarterfinals at Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup

England ends Fiji's crowd-pleasing run at Rugby World Cup with tense win to reach semifinals