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Axemen hosting touch rugby Aug. 24 in Pemberton

August 23, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0

A women’s open training session will follow Aug. 29 in Squamish

Community touch rugby is back in Pemberton.

This Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., locals and visitors are invited to Den Duyf Park for a recreational, non-contact game hosted by the Axemen Rugby Club. The event is designed to accommodate women, men, youth, veteran players and newcomers alike, and will be followed at 11 a.m. by training for the senior men’s roster. 

Ladies of all ages and skill levels will soon receive their own open training at Howe Sound Secondary Field. The session will be held Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. 

“It’s the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and experience the incredible community spirit that rugby offers,” wrote an Axemen representative on social media. “Rugby is…


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Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers

September 1, 2023 Web Shared Hosting News 0

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8.

Here, PA looks at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history.

10 – This is the 10th staging of the World Cup.

4 – The number of different winners (New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England).

3 – The record for most wins, shared by New Zealand and reigning champions South Africa.

3 – Hosts France have reached three previous finals, losing to New Zealand in 1987 and 2011 and Australia in 1999.

142-0 – Record World Cup win, by Australia over Namibia in 2003. Their 22 tries were also a record.

277 – Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked the winning drop goal in the 2003 final, is the tournament’s record points scorer.

15 – Former wingers Jonah Lomu (New…


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Rugby League World Cup: France pulls out of hosting tournament in 2025

May 15, 2023 Web Shared Hosting News 0

England held the Rugby League World Cup in 2022, with Australia being crowned the men's and women's champions and the hosts claiming the wheelchair title
England held the Rugby League World Cup in 2022, with Australia being crowned the men’s and women’s champions and the hosts claiming the wheelchair title

France has pulled out of hosting the 2025 Rugby League World Cup with organisers citing financial reasons for the decision.

Organisers have been unable to meet financial criteria set out by the French government, leaving the event at risk of a deficit.

The tournament was to be staged during October and November 2025.

The International Rugby League (IRL) says it will now consider other options for the 2025 tournament, with the board due to meet in July.

“It’s difficult to express how disappointed I am with this news,” said IRL chair Troy Grant.

“There’s no secret as to how important the strengthening of France as a rugby league nation is to…


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