Amirhossein Sahragard,a 27-year old Iranian refugee who tried to reach Australia by boat,arrived at Toronto airport on Friday.
Sonny Bill Williams is weighing up the richest contract in the history of either rugby code after a jaw-dropping offer to switch back to the 13-a-side game.
Canadian rugby players rolled up their sleeves to help typhoon-affected residents in Kamaishi.
The rise of rugby in the Americas – the term used to describe the emerging national teams in North and South America – could have implications for Australia's bid to host a second World Cup in 2027.
New Zealand stormed to their second victory of the World Cup with a 63-0 win over Canada.
Italy ran in seven tries to thrash a willing but limited Canada side to earn a second bonus point win from two Pool B matches.
Australia started finals day at the Singapore Sevens with a bang but faded to finish fourth as Canada stormed to their first-ever title win.
Romania surged back from 15-0 down to beat Canada 17-15 in a dramatic Rugby World Cup Pool D match on Tuesday.
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France's superior fitness enabled them to eventually subdue and a spirited but error-prone Canada and claim a 41-18 victory on Thursday (Friday morning AEST).
Italy held off a brave challenge from Canada for a 23-18 victory in the Pool D clash at Elland Road in Leeds to register their first win of this year's Rugby World Cup.