Bryan Ray

Blues line up to face BC Bears later today. @raysrugby @ScottStrapp @Lerougerugby @BCRugbyNews @RugbyCanada @bcrugbyunion @RugbyOntario

@T2Rugby @BeerBearsBeer He wouldn't be eligible to play for them until after the RWC anyway, so I'm thinking more like '29. I'm hopeful WR can come up with more fixtures for Netherlands next cycle.

@raysrugby @BeerBearsBeer Would be very surprised if he went back to Netherlands considering they have a barren schedule for next few years. More likely just focusing on his club career.

One overseas newcomer: 24yo Nevers wing/fullback Perry Mayo

@BeerBearsBeer I'm guessing van Eerten wants to play for Netherlands. Would be crazy to leave him out if he was available. Mayo looks quick and runs smart lines. Not sure about his kicking game. Footage of him here scoring a hat-trick against Aurillac (No15 in yellow). youtube.com/watch?v=cY8As9…

@raysrugby With Den Hoedt, Herbst, and Ma’afu 2nd row is looking a lot better than in past years but do you know what happened to Renger. Seems healthy so I’m wondering if he said he’s no longer interested or the coaches don’t like him. Many were high on him. Ever seen Perry Mayo play?

@jackohawk Aidan King openside jackal, Julian Roberts smallish but very quick 13/14/15, Peyton Wall strong-running wing. Cassh Maluia played NFL, very powerful center, but still a bit of a project.

@raysrugby Any other new faces to keep an eye on?

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@AsieRugby I don't see 7s as an excuse for HK. They have a dedicated full-time pro squad now. Clearly a huge amount of work is needed between now and the RWC... and probably some recruitment as well.

@raysrugby C'est l'équipe C (4) du Japon en face. HKCR paye le prix de sa politique sportive désastreuse de jouer sur les 2 tableaux (XV et 7s). Ils n'en ont pas les moyens. Quand le monde du rugby comprendra que l'arrivée du 7s au JO a tué le rugby à XV en Asie...

An alarming result for Hong Kong against a weak Japan selection.

👋🏼 Alta para el campeón ℹ️ Informamos que Reinaldo Piussi, pilar de 27 años, se suma al carbonero de cara a lo que resta de la temporada. #VamosCarbonero🌓

Ex-Free Jacks scrumhalf Emanuel Lai called up by Hong Kong, joining former Anthem/San Diego lock James Rivers. Also a couple ex-Cal Berkeley standouts - lock Max Murphy and midfielder Max Threlkeld.

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Ontario Blues opting to start the reserves today against the Tide, with two games against the BC Bears to come. Still some good players here with national age-grade experience. Brenden Black made his test debut last year. Not sure yet if there will be a live stream of this one.

NY Old Blue vs Seattle Orcas for the USA D1 club title in Chicago this afternoon (3pm ET). A few names there that will be familiar to MLR fans (some guy named Fawsitt?). Live stream on USA Club Rugby YouTube: @USAClubRugby" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@USAClubRugby

Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death earlier today of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, Scott Hastings. He was 61.

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Clima do Canadá no jogo de ontem! 🌧️ O Ethan e o Austin contam um pouco sobre a experiência do primeiro jogo em casa! 🐍 #BrasilRugby

Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz starts at No.8 when Narbonne faces Albi in French National Semi-finals Saturday.

1971 Wales U25 vs Canada XV St. Helen's Ground, Swansea (38-10)

Correction on Anthem roster via MLR: Junior Gafa will not be playing this season due to a visa complication. EJ Freeman is in fact still on the active roster.