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Three North American players have been included in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Kitakyushu Sevens. Cup Final winners Canada contributed captain Ghislaine Landry and Karen Paquin, with Alev Kelter the only selection from the Bronze-winning USA side. Landry’s outstanding tournament was capped by the tournament-winning try and conversion …

London Irish have secured their spot in the English Premiership for the 2019-20 season with one round to spare. The 46-7 win over Richmond on Friday assures that they will finish at the top of the Championship table as they now sit 8 points clear of Ealing, who they they …

A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final of the Kitakyushu Sevens early Sunday morning. It’s Canada’s first HSBC Sevens Series Cup title since the Sydney Sevens in February 2017 and just their fourth since the Women’s Series began in …

Rugby United New York were pushed to the edge by the Utah Warriors but in the end came away with a bonus point 24-22 victory at MCU Park on Saturday evening. Three tries from the electric Warriors backline kept them close only to see New York’s forwards take charge in …

It was a perfect opening day for both North American teams at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The USA and Canada each won all three matches to top their respective pools and qualify for the Cup Quarter Finals that will take place later this evening. Two tries each from Alev Kelter and …

Two playoff contenders went toe-to-toe on Sunday at MCU Park. Rugby United New York were looking to continue their unbeaten home record but were facing a confident San Diego Legion side equally keen to move up the ladder. The misty weather and Coney Island backdrop made for an eventful afternoon. …

A last-gasp drop goal from Shane O’Leary gave Nottingham a 32-31 road win over Coventry at Butts Park on Saturday. With time expired, the Canadian international calmly moved back into the pocket and slotted the kick under pressure from the onrushing defenders. It’s the latest in a series of match …

San Diego’s scrum came up trumps as the Legion outmuscled Rugby United New York to take a 29-19 victory at MCU Park on Sunday. The Major League Rugby weekend came to an earlier-than-expected close after Toronto’s game against Austin was postponed. Instead all eyes were on Brooklyn where the home …

The USA will have to wait a little longer to officially book their tickets to the 2020 Olympics. A strong showing by England at the Singapore Sevens kept the team mathematically in touch though realistically even catching 4th-place South Africa will be a challenge. It was the Blitzboks who came …

The coastal rivalry renews on Saturday when Rugby United New York plays host to the San Diego Legion at MCU Park. New York famously won their first ever Major League Rugby match against the Legion on opening weekend, and the two sides are now in the thick of a playoff …