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Centre/wing Mitch Richardson returning to Toronto Arrows for a fifth MLR season
Toronto Arrows centre/wing Mitch Richardson is shown making a pass in a Major League Rugby pre-season game against Old Glory D.C. in Springfield, Va., Jan. 21, 2022. The Arrows have re-signed Richardson, bringing him back for a fifth Major League Rugby season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows/Paris Malone *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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World Rugby funds Canadian injury, concussion research, co-led by player
England's Emma Uren (L) vies with Scotland's Rhonna Lloyd during the women's rugby sevens match between England and Scotland on day three of the Commonwealth Games at Coventry Arena in Coventry, central England, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Some rugby league players in Australia refuse pride jersey
Former Australian rugby league player Ian Roberts gestures during a red carpet event for the movie premiere of "Thor: Love and Thunder" at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, Australia, Monday, June 27, 2022. Roberts, who in the 1990s was the first high-profile rugby league player to come out as gay, said he was not surprised, Tuesday July 26, 2022, that seven Manly Sea Eagles players withdrew from a National Rugby League match because they're unwilling to wear their club's inclusion jersey. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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Over 100 former rugby players taking legal action about brain injury claims
Unrecognizable sportsman kicking the ball at the beginning of rugby match on playing field.
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Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test
Canada's Senior Men's 15 team coach Kingsley Jones looks on during the team's warm up prior to the first match of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification Pathway against the US Eagles, at the Swilers Rugby Club in St. John's, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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Canadian men’s rugby team aims to maintain unbeaten record against Belgium in Halifax
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Rugby league joins clampdown on transgender athletes in women’s sport
Cropped shot of a rugby ball on an empty rugby field during the early hours of the morning
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United States to host Rugby World Cup for first time
The Webb Ellis Trophy is seen during a news conference on the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris, France, November 15, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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American Nathan Bombrys named Rugby Canada’s new chief executive officer
Canada's Alex Russell, centre, runs past Japan's Moeki Fukushi, left, and Shotaro Tsuoka during HSBC Canada Sevens rugby action, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Sean White named assistant coach of Canadian men’s rugby sevens team
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Toronto Arrows finally get to play a Major League Rugby game at home
Toronto Arrows fly half Sam Malcolm (with ball) is shown in Toronto’s 29-5 win over Old Glory DC on Feb. 26, 2022, in Major League Rugby play at Segra Field in Leesburg, Va. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows-Paris Malone **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Rugby Canada names Kevin Rouet women’s head coach ahead of Rugby World Cup
Kevin Rouet, elevated from assistant coach to head coach of the Canadian women’s 15s rugby team, is shown at a camp in a March, 2022 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rugby Canada **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Tiger-Cats sign former rugby player Leader as kicker/punter
A football with the new CFL logo sits on a chair in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Rugby Canada and World Rugby to announce postponement of HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: Corey Toole of Austraila runs with the ball during the match between Australia and Canada on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)
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Sale of Fletcher’s Fields provides historic boost to Canadian Rugby Foundation
Canada's Kyle Baillie, centre, celebrates with teammates after a try against Chile during the second half of a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification match at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on Saturday, October 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Former star player Jamie Cudmore back coaching, thanks to unique rugby partnership
Veteran forward Jamie Cudmore will captain Canada against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday in Halifax, the last game on home soil for the Canadian men before they depart for the Rugby World Cup in Britain.
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South Africa men, Australia women go unbeaten in winning Dubai Sevens
Britain's Morgan Williams, right, and Canada's Nicholas Allen, left, battle for the ball during an HSBC Canada Sevens semifinal rugby match in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Canadian women wrap up November tour with test match against Wales
Veteran forward Laura Russell, shown in this undated hahdout photo, and the third-ranked Canadian women's rugby team return to action for the first time in almost two years when they take on the sixth-ranked U.S., in Glendale, Colo., on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Rugby Canada
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Canadian men and women learn draw for Dubai kickoff to 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series
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After rugby wins over U.S., Canadian women step up in class against No. 1 England
Veteran forward Laura Russell, shown in this undated hahdout photo, and the third-ranked Canadian women's rugby team return to action for the first time in almost two years when they take on the sixth-ranked U.S., in Glendale, Colo., on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Rugby Canada
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Canadian men’s comeback falls short in 20-17 rugby loss to Portugal
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Canadian men’s rugby team looks forward to a new beginning, starting in Portugal
A Chilean player has his fingers in the face of Canada back Spencer Jones, third from left, lying on the ground, during Canada’s 22-21 win over the Chileans in the first leg of their Rugby World Cup qualifier in Langford, B.C., in a Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, handout photo. Chile went on to win the return leg 33-24 in Valparaiso, Chile, on Oct. 9, eliminating the Canadians from World Cup contention. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Armando Tura, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Canada, U.S. make roster changes ahead of rugby rematch in Colorado
Veteran forward Laura Russell, shown in this undated hahdout photo, and the third-ranked Canadian women's rugby team return to action for the first time in almost two years when they take on the sixth-ranked U.S., in Glendale, Colo., on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Rugby Canada
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Canadian women hang on to defeat U.S. in first rugby test match in almost two years
Veteran forward Laura Russell, shown in this undated hahdout photo, and the third-ranked Canadian women's rugby team return to action for the first time in almost two years when they take on the sixth-ranked U.S., in Glendale, Colo., on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Rugby Canada
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Canadian women’s rugby 15s team returns to action after two-year layoff
Canada's Renee Gonzalez, left, is tackled by United States' Sarah Levy during HSBC Canada Sevens women's semifinal rugby action, in Vancouver, on Sunday, September 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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England, New Zealand women’s rugby players to take part in head impact study
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Womens Rugby World Cup Winners Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium - 18/8/14 England's Rachel Burford shows off her winner's medal outside Twickenham stadium as the victorious Women's Rugby Cup 2014 winners arrive back home Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jed Leicester Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY./File Photo
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Rugby Canada expects to feel the pinch after failing to qualify for World Cup
Canada's Senior Men's 15 team coach Kingsley Jones looks on during the team's warm up prior to the first match of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification Pathway against the US Eagles, at the Swilers Rugby Club in St. John's, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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U.S. launches bid to host Rugby World Cup with Vancouver as possible host city
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - November 1, 2019 Wales' Hallam Amos scores their first try REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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Vancouver, Langford both back on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series calendar in 2022
United States' Martin Iosefo (12) vies for the ball against Canada's Andrew Coe, right, and Josiah Morra, back, during HSBC Canada Sevens rugby action, in Vancouver, on September 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Former captain Ardron returns to bolster Canadian rugby team in World Cup bid
Canada's Tyler Ardron, right, tries to block the kick by Italy's Callum Braley during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Fukuoka, western Japan, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Canada rugby captain Tyler Ardron will start for the famed Barbarians side Saturday against Fiji at Twickenham. The Barbarians, an invitational all-star side known for its free-flowing style of rugby, date back to 1890. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kyodo News *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Former Canadian women’s sevens coach John Tait hired by B.C. Rugby
Coach John Tait, forced to juggle his roster last season due to injuries, has chosen the same lineup that finished third in Glendale, Colo., for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. Tait taps captain Jen Kish on the head after Canada defeated Japan in women's sevens rugby action at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Young Canadian side gets chance to show its skills at Vancouver rugby sevens event
CHOFU, JAPAN - JULY 28: Harry Jones of Team Canada takes on Nick Malouf of Team Australia during the Rugby Sevens Men's Placing 7-8 match between Canada and Australia on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 28, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Despite loss, Canadian men unchanged at No. 21 in latest World Rugby rankings
Canada back Ben LaSage, left, tries to tackle U.S. center Bryce Campbell during the first half of a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification pathway match Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Glendale, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Field for Canadian rugby sevens events diluted by pandemic-related issues
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Rugby Sevens - Men - Classification Round 5-8 - South Africa v Australia - Tokyo Stadium - Tokyo, Japan - July 28, 2021. Samu Kerevi of Australia in action with Angelo Davids of South Africa. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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World Rugby announces abbreviated 2021 Sevens Series schedule
Canada's Ghislaine Landry, left, runs past France players during the Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup in San Francisco, Friday, July 20, 2018. After a disappointing sixth-place finish in the season opener in Glendale, Colo., the Canadian women's rugby sevens team hopes to get back on track in Dubai on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo-Jeff Chiu
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CHOFU, JAPAN - JULY 27: Lucas Hammond of Team Canada runs with the ball during the Men's Pool B Rugby Sevens match between Canada and Japan on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)