TSN and RDS announced today they have reached an exclusive, multi-year, multimedia rights agreement with Rugby Canada, making TSN and RDS the official broadcasters of Rugby Canada. As part of the deal, TSN and RDS will broadcast several international events each year, including RUGBY WORLD CUP qualifiers, international friendlies, and the upcoming RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS 2013. TSN and RDS are also the exclusive Canadian broadcasters of the RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 in England. "As we saw during the recent World Cup, more and more Canadian sports fans have fallen in love with rugby and are specifically drawn to the grit and determination of Canadas national team," said Shawn Redmond, Vice-President of Programming, TSN. "We are incredibly proud to become the exclusive home of Rugby Canada and look forward to showcasing Canadas mens rugby team as they prepare to take on the world at the RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015." "Rugby Canada is proud to partner with TSN and RDS as the official broadcasters of Canadian Rugby," said Graham Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Rugby Canada. "With Canada competing in the worlds top rugby events, including the mens and womens Rugby World Cups, Pan-American Games and summer internationals, were excited to have an exclusive, multimedia rights agreement with Canadas leading specialty channels to bring world-class rugby to our dedicated supporters and a legion of new fans across the country." Canada vs. Ireland – Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET on TSN TSNs live Rugby Canada coverage begins this Saturday (June 15) at 8 p.m. ET when Canadas mens rugby team takes on Ireland in an international friendly at BMO Field in Toronto. Calling all the action are play-by-play commentator Luke Wileman and analyst Brian Spanton, a former member of Canadas mens rugby team. Canadas national senior mens team is led by head coach Kieran Crowley and General Manager Gareth Rees. Currently ranked 13th in the world, Canadas mens rugby team includes several players who play club rugby in top tier European leagues, including Jebb Sinclair, Phil Mackenzie, and Taylor Paris. Upcoming Team Canada Fixtures on TSN • International friendly: Canada vs. Ireland – Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET on TSN • World Cup Qualifying: Canada vs. U.S.A. – Saturday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TSN2 • World Cup Qualifying: Canada vs. U.S.A. – Saturday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. ET on TSN2• International friendly: Canada vs. Maori All Blacks – Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET on TSN RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS 2013TSN also confirmed today it will also have coverage of the RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS 2013 running June 28-30 in Moscow, Russia. Broadcast details to be confirmed shortly. Atlanta Falcons Jerseys 2018 . In the lead up - which seemed to begin the moment Mike Geiger blew the whistle in Houston last Thursday night - the Impact rumour mill went into overdrive. The speculation went into meltdown mode, of the golden nugget variety. Wholesale Atlanta Falcons Jerseys . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. http://www.cheapfalconsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-steve-bartkowski-jersey . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Tony Gonzalez Jersey . Most important, perhaps, it went off without a hitch. Organizers poked a little fun at the now-infamous opening ceremony gaffe that saw only four out of five snowflakes open up into rings, leaving the Olympics logo one ring short. Falcons Jerseys China . 1, meaning problems for the doping controls at both major international sports events next year. The World Anti-Doping Agency provisionally suspended the Moscow Antidoping Center on Sunday, saying its operations must improve or a six-month ban on the facilitys accreditation will be imposed. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Baseball Hall of Fame plaques of Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza will be hitting the road for visits to Seattle and New York City just a few days after theyre installed in Cooperstown.Hall of Fame officials say the bronze likenesses of the newest inductees will be installed after Sundays induction ceremonies. The plaques will be temporarily removed for travel to events this summer at the ballparks of the Seattle Mariners and New York Meets.ddddddddddddPiazzas plaque will be removed July 29 and put on display at New Yorks Citi Field later that day through July 31 before being reinstalled at the Hall of Fame on Aug. 1.Griffeys plaque will be removed on the afternoon of Aug. 3 and displayed at Seattles Safeco on Aug. 5-6 before being returned to Cooperstown on Aug. 8. ' ' '