While Rugby Canada continues its due diligence on pro rugby, an Ontario club is taking the first step up the North American ladder. The Ontario Arrows will make their debut Saturday in Colorado against the Glendale Merlins. PRO Rugby, which featured several Canadians spread among five U.S. teams, went on hiatus after one season. Like Rugby Canada, USA Rugby has been in talks with Super Rugby and the Guinness Pro 14, a pro league that recently added two South African sides — the Cheetahs and Southern Kings, both formerly of Super Rugby — to its existing franchises in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The Arrows’ game has been sanctioned by Rugby Canada.

Source: thestar September 08, 2017 17:03 UTC