world games

Photo Gallery: Puerto Rico vs. Czech Republic

By Lacrosse Playground | June 22, 2023 |
Puerto Rico defeats Czech Republic.

Video: Best of the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships

By Lacrosse Playground | September 19, 2014 |
This past summer, the lacrosse world turned its attention to Denver, CO., for the 2014 FIL World Championships. With over 30 nations participating in the games and thousands of fans in attendance, lacrosse crowned a new champion when Canada defeated the United States. For the last piece in its best of series, Lax.com looks back on the great moments, both on and off the field, in its "Best of the 2014 FIL World Championships." Read More...

Australian Men’s Lacrosse Preps For World Games In Denver

By Lacrosse Playground | June 25, 2014 |
The Australian National team has been runner-up four times in the World Games and are looking to make a splash at this year's culminating event. The men's Lacrosse World Championships will be held in Denver next month and the team from down under, which is comprised of mainly South Australians, looks to have a great showing. Read More...

Miller and Bomberry Picked to Iroquois 27-Man Roster Ahead of World Games

By Lacrosse Playground | June 24, 2014 |
DENVER – Attacker Zach Miller (Steamburg, N.Y.) and future Pioneer midfielder Brendan Bomberry (Vaughan, Ontario) have both been selected to the Iroquois Nationals’ 27-man roster for the FIL World Lacrosse Championships in Commerce City, Colo., next month. Read More...

Scotland 36 Man Roster Revealed

By Lacrosse Playground | December 19, 2011 |
Men’s lacrosse in Scotland has come a long way since November 2007 when John Kenney saw his first training session in Edinburgh. Almost 4 years on, after 4 major international tournaments and several tours, Scotland is now ranked 7th in the world. Read More...

Team USA World Championship Ring

By Lacrosse Playground | December 20, 2010 |
A four-year long rebuilding project by the U.S. men’s national team culminated in a 12-10 victory over Canada....and some new bling! Keep Reading...

Game Photos: World Games Championship

By Lacrosse Playground | August 9, 2010 |
We went through a small portion of the photos we took of this game.... and posted the best ones. One thing to note....the trading of gear was rampant before, during, and after this game. Players from every country were gathered in the beer tent...outside the stadium....in the quad outside the dorms...swapping for gear...and everyone wanted a piece of Team USA. Click the photo to view the Facebook album.

Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Brine Helmet for Sale

By Lacrosse Playground | July 28, 2010 |
Check it out! Bidding ends on eBay in 3 days. Keep Reading...

Video: Team USA Well-Equipped with John Jez

By Lacrosse Playground | July 27, 2010 |
When he's not slinging laundry or buckling equipment, Team USA equipment manager John Jez is a two-time NCAA champion. You'd never know it. Watch Video...

USA Team Celebrating to Born in the USA

By Lacrosse Playground | July 25, 2010 |
Team USA rocked out to "Born in the USA" as they carried the trophy around the field after winning the World Championship Saturday 12-10 over Canada. Run-on sentences are money. Anyway, as I write this I am awaiting the latest True Blood episode with tears of blood dripping all over my keyboard. USA USA USA! Bruce...

Wall Street Journal: New York’s First Family of Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | July 21, 2010 |
The Wall Street Journal printed a fantastic article about Ryan Powell and his family. It encapsulates his family's journey from their dirt backyard to working in McDonald's, from being in the best shape of his life to running out of time. Learn More...

Video: Team USA vs. Team Canada Highlights

By Lacrosse Playground | July 19, 2010 |
Team Canada defeated Team USA, 10-9, in a preliminary game of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships -- marking the Canadians' second straight victory against the Americans, including the 2006 gold medal match. View Video...