Emmanuela Jada – Ever Resilient, Her World Cup Dream Lives On
In late November of 2019, Emmanuela Jada was in a seemingly familiar place, and it wasn’t easy. The oft-injured rugby-playing star with the University of Guelph Gryphons was told she…
Experiencing the exhilarating, bustling, and fascinating hotspot that is London.
London, the capital city of England and the largest city in the UK, is one of the world’s most important hubs for finance, fashion, music, and arts. Get lost in…
The Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
This is a PSA for all you last minute shoppers: Valentine’s Day is only 4 days away. You’re welcome. Before you go on Amazon and try to find something last…
USA Eagle Kristine Sommer – Up for Any Challenge
Kristine Sommer is ready for the next challenge. Two months ago, she sat down in Chula Vista, California for a phone conversation to discuss her career, her love for rugby,…
Men, It’s Time You Start Moisturizing.
Whoever said moisturizing was just for girls will probably be eating those words later when their skin starts to naturally lose its youthfulness. Winter can put all skin types through…
Seattle Seawolves v Tasman Mako – A Clash of Champions in Pictures
New Zealand’s Tasman Mako, Mitre 10 winning team for 2019, made the trip north to Seattle to play a fast-paced exhibition match against MLR champions Seattle Seawolves. This ended a tour of…
Business Casual in the Office
The traditional dress code at the office has been changing in many environments for a while now, but there are still a set of rules that should be abided by…
Canada and TWU’s Tausani Levale: Only Sunshine Ahead
Sandro Fiorino has just finished breakfast. He relaxes in his chair. He’s among the last of Canada’s contingent still in the dining hall. Amidst a whirlwind week at the Chula…
Kasey McCravey: A Different Path to the Olympic Dream
Kasey McCravey’s life is different from yours. It’s a sunny mid-morning in Chula Vista, California. It had rained heaps the day before. The field remains drenched. Drainage isn’t a thing…
Adding Winter Layers without a Bulky Silhouette
The holidays have come and gone and now that you’re two weeks into the new year, your motivation to stick to your gym membership may be declining. It sure doesn’t…
Be Strong and Courageous – USA’s Kate Zackary
Kate Zackary’s speech quickens when she talks about coaching rugby. She gets excited when she starts talking about the girls’ team she coaches at La Costa Canyon High School. “So,…
The Take Care of Yourself Series Part 3: Nurturing the Mind
Sometimes it’s hard to find the “happy” in “Happy New Year.” December may be draining due to the pressures of being “the most wonderful time of the year,” and January…
Can’t Slow Down: Stephen Tomasin’s Olympic Dream
Dude is one of those super annoying opponents, who never stops and who never quits; who never goes down without a fight and who always seems to have a little…
Holiday Cocktail Pick of 2019: The Manhattan
Your guests will be arriving shortly. The table has been set, the food is nearly done cooking, and the decor in your home is looking perfectly festive. As you’re putting…
A Shortlist of the Limitless and Enticing Attractions Tokyo has to Offer
Tokyo – a city with a wonderful eclectic mix of traditional and modern. Imagine some of the world’s most advanced technology and architecture, mixed in with ancient temples and serene…
England’s Abbie Brown – Accidental Trailblazer
Sometimes it’s the little things: The seemingly innocuous moments, when walking out of a service station washroom on a nondescript Friday evening, that one remembers the most. On her way…
Adding Colour to your Wardrobe this Season
Gentlemen, we know you love your blacks and greys, but there is no reason the colour palette of your everyday outfit should be admired by the Addams Family. The occasional…
The Take Care of Yourself Series Part 2: Being Mindful of What You’re Putting in Your Body
Cookies, and chocolate, and wine, and holiday dinners, and boozy festive cocktails… how can you resist?! December is the month where your willpower is tested at full force. Sure you…
Player Spotlight: Joe Schroeder
At 6’5” and 230lbs, Joe Schroeder takes a seat in a cramped room of a trailer adjacent to USA Rugby’s training field at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.…
How to Find your Perfect Watch
Although we don’t have any factual evidence to support this, we believe that the main functionality of a watch is to add a style component to an outfit, not to…
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….