Both Canada and the USA got off to the worst possible start at the HSBC Sevens Series event in Paris on Friday. Canada suffered a brutal 42-5 defeat to hosts France largely thanks to a dominant performance from star attacker Virimi Vakatawa. The Canadians at least managed a try from …
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The Rugby World Cup 2019 draw is officially set for 2017, World Rugby confirmed today. It signifies a change to the process from that of Rugby World Cup 2015 as the seeding will be delayed by six months. For Rugby World Cup 2015, hosted by England and Wales, the draw …
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Canada coach Liam Middleton has heavyweight duo Adam Zaruba and Admir Cejvanovic at his disposal again for the next round of the HSBC Sevens Series to take place in Paris this weekend. The pair return for duty after missing the Singapore tournament. A squad of 13 players has been named …
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Just a few days removed from French star Mathieu Bastareaud hinting at the possibility of taking a sabbatical to play in PRO Rugby, another Frenchman has come forward stating his intentions to come to the USA. Clement Poitrenaud has publicly stated that is planning to leave Toulouse when his contract …
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PRO Rugby is only three weeks old but the opportunity to play professional rugby in the United States has not gone unnoticed by some very big players. Toulon star Mathieu Bastareaud spoke to French magazine La Provence recently and explained that while he has signed a contract with Toulon until 2021, …
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Mike Friday has named his Men’s Eagles 7s squad for the first stop on the European leg of the HSBC Sevens Series, to kick off at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris on May 13. Two changes have been made to the group that dropped the Bowl final to Scotland …
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Top Canadian points scorer Ghislaine Landry has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Langford 7s. Landry collected 21 points to move her to within just five of season leader Emilee Cherry. Also in the backs were England’s Danielle Waterman and a pair of New Zealanders, player of …
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At least one Americas team is guaranteed for heartache following the pool stages of the next stop of the HSBC Sevens Series. USA, Canada, and Argentina have all been drawn in Pool D along with hosts France for the Paris event that kicks off on May 13. A fourth Americas …
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Mendoza winger Axel Müller has been named to the official HSBC Dream team for the Singapore 7s. The 22-year-old winger was in fine form at the tournament, scoring three tries including one each in the quarter and semi final. His destructive running played a big role in Argentina’s success. The somewhat …
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Taylor Paris has his boots on again. After several long months on the sidelines following ACL surgery, the Canadian star returned to action with French club Agen last weekend, putting in a 30 minute shift as a replacement for their u22 side against Stade Français. On Saturday he took another …
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