New Zealand

Landry selected to World Rugby Dream Team

Canadian points scoring machine Ghislaine Landry has been named to the official World Rugby Dream Team for the 2015/16 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The 27-year-old had another exceptional year, repeating as highest point scorer on the circuit and ranking third in tries scored. Her 575 career points are second only to …

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Australia tops Women’s Sevens Series

Canada took the battle in Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, but Australia has won the war, having been officially crowned champions of the 2015/16 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. Their Cup final appearance was more than enough to maintain their overwhelming lead over runners-up New Zealand, over whom they enjoyed a 12-point lead …

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Benn and Landry named in Clermont Dream Team

Outstanding Canadian players Brittany Benn and Ghislaine Landry have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Clermont-Ferrand 7s. Benn was in cracking form on the weekend, scoring five tries and bringing a real physical edge to the side. She scored a crucial try against Australia in the final …

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PRO Week 7 – San Francisco vs Ohio

Former All Black great Mils Muliaina will make his San Francisco debut on Sunday as Ohio visit Boxer Stadium in the second PRO Rugby match of the weekend. It won’t be fullback where he starts out, however, it will be in the midfield alongside former New Zealand 7s rep Orene …

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Ohio crush Sacramento in Obetz

Ohio blitzed Sacramento at Memorial Park on Sunday, scoring five first half tries to put the game beyond doubt before the intermission. The win puts Ohio back on the winning track with their sights firmly set on undefeated league leaders Denver. An early penalty goal from Mirco Bergamasco but Sacramento …

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Baker named to London Dream Team

US Eagles speed merchant Perry Baker has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the London 7s. The blazing winger scored an incredible four tries against New Zealand in the Cup quarter final to lead the Eagles to a record 42-14 win. His eight tournament tries were second …

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PRO Week 6 – Denver vs San Francisco

The first rematch of PRO Rugby will take place at Infinity Park in Glendale on Friday evening, where undefeated Denver host San Francisco. When last they met in Week 2, Denver left Boxer Stadium 35-18 winners.With no wins in four attempts the visitors are at the opposite end of the …

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Ezcurra nominated for Sevens Rookie of the Year

Argentina standout Bautista Ezcurra has been nominated for the World Rugby Sevens Rookie of the Year award for the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens Series. The 21-year-old has stepped up to senior rugby this year, just months after captaining Los Pumitas in the 2015 World Rugby u20 Championship tournament. He has scored …

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Feeney joins Canada coaching staff

Canada has confirmed their Senior Men’s coaching staff for the June international window, adding Blues assistant Paul Feeney as a Technical Advisor for the three game series against Japan, Russia, and Italy. The 52-year-old New Zealander is a backs and skills specialist who was Head Coach for the Auckland provincial …

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