Naya On Fiya – USA 7s Player Naya Tapper
Naya Tapper arrives on a scooter. It’s the most practical way to get around the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, California, where the USA Rugby Sevens teams train.…
How to Protect your Shoes from the Effects of Winter
Baby, it’s cold outside. Although technically 3 weeks away, it’s likely you may be under the impression that winter has been here for a while already. A colder temperature brings…
Coffee and Rugby Talk V2.0
By Mark Janzen There’s a place on Adams Avenue in San Diego where rugby meets coffee. It’s magical. It’s been mentioned in this space before. Hawthorn Coffee. It’s the one…
The Take Care of Yourself Series Part 1: Maintaining the Motivation to Exercise during the most Demotivating Time of Year
Ah, November. For most of us, this marks the beginning of what can often feel like a never-ending winter. As our tans start to fade and that annual SAD kicks…
Women’s Can-Am Series in Chula Vista in Pictures
The Rugby Canada Women’s 15s travelled to Chula Vista California to meet closest rivals USA Rugby for the classic Can-Am Series. Game one went to Canada 19-0.
THE EXPERT GIFT GUIDE THAT WILL MAKE GIFT GIVING EASIER THAN EVER
How early is too early to get into the holiday spirit? It’s the age old argument with no clear answer. Between all the upcoming holiday social events, family get-togethers, festive…
Captain Canada, Tyler Ardron, dives into the recent Rugby World Cup and his upcoming tour with the Barbarians
Tyler Ardron is Captain Canada. He’s Canada’s only Super Rugby-playing star suiting up with the Chiefs. At the Rugby World Cup, he captained Canada into battle against both Siya Kolisi’s…
RugbyX and the Future of Women’s Rugby with Holly Aitchison
In my left arm, I held my nearly six-month old daughter while I interviewed English rugby sevens star Holly Aitchison. While the rest of the household was sleeping on an…
We Have Your Go-To Beer and Coffee Guide for Your 2020 MLR Roadtrip!
Planning a roadtrip in the 2020 season to see your favourite MLR team play? You’ll need coffee and beer – so Mark Janzen has your definitive guide to the best beer and java spots in all the MLR Cities!
Traveling to Paris? Here, We Offer the Must-Visit List of 2019. Thank Us Later
Heading to Paris anytime soon? Our travel writer Erin has all the go-to places to eat, drink and enjoy the unmatched culture that the most romantic city on earth has on offer.
The Sevens Series Opens with a Bang for the USA in Glendale.
The 2019-20 Sevens World Series got off to a bang this past weekend in Glendale Colorado. The USA Women were strong and came out victorious. Photo Essay by Mark Janzen.
Jordan Matyas – Exploring the ‘Why’.
By Mark Janzen Alexa Gray shed a tear. On this day, it was in support of the Stars and Stripes. More specifically, the Canadian international volleyball star was cheering on…
For Malon Al Jiboori it was NFL or Rugby: Lucky Us, Rugby Won
Will Magie likes to call Malon Al-Jiboori “Gain Line.” It makes sense. With ball in hand, the 6-foot-3, 229-pound flanker is a beast. For the product of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he’s…
Eagle Will Magie – Heck of a Card Player, but About those Royalties….
Debuting with the Eagles against Uruguay (Feb. 4, 2017) in the Americas Rugby Championship, Magie has now earned 25 caps, including 14 in a starting role. For sure, he has many highlights, but being part of USA’s historic win over Scotland in 2018 remains among his very best….