Perfect start for Canada on Dubai Day One

Canada has started their Dubai Sevens tournament in the best possible way, going undefeated in their three pool matches as they topped Pool C. They defeated Spain, Ireland, and Fiji and conceded only two tries, both to Fiji. Canada will now play France in the fourth Cup Quarter Final on Day Two.

The USA had a more challenging Day One as they found themselves drawn in the highly competitive Pool A. After a narrow loss to France they rebounded to defeated South Africa but then fell victim to a dominant New Zealand side. They will rematch the 2016-17 series champions in the opening Quarter Final on Day Two.

In Pool B it was Australia who proved the top team. The Olympic champions cruised past Japan, England, and Russia to earn their spot in the Quarter Finals, where they will take on England for a second time.

All matches will be streamed live by World Rugby.

Canadian viewers can also watch on the CBC Sports website.

 

DAY ONE RESULTS

POOL A
USA 17 – 19 France
New Zealand 40 – 0 South Africa
USA 19 – 15 South Africa
New Zealand 28 – 7 France
France 29 – 5 South Africa
New Zealand 45 – 14 USA

POOL B
Russia 17 – 15 England
Australia 27 – 0 Japan
Russia 36 – 0 Japan
Australia 22 – 7 England
England 26 – 14 Japan
Australia 31 – 12 Russia

POOL C
Fiji 12 – 20 Ireland
Canada 19 – 0 Spain
Fiji 5 – 19 Spain
Canada 31 – 0 Ireland
Ireland 7 – 17 Spain
Canada 31 – 14 Fiji

DAY TWO FIXTURES

Dec 1 – 00:00 ET – Cup QF – New Zealand vs USA
Dec 1 – 00:22 ET – Cup QF – Russia vs Spain
Dec 1 – 00:44 ET – Cup QF – Australia vs England
Dec 1 – 01:06 ET – Cup QF – Canada vs France

Dec 1 – 01:28 ET – Trophy SF – Ireland vs Japan
Dec 1 – 01:50 ET – Trophy SF – Fiji vs South Africa