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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 …

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Canada aiming high in Dubai

The 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series kicks off this weekend in Dubai with the women starting a day earlier than the men. Canada finished 3rd overall on last year’s circuit, just two points behind Olympic Champions Australia. They’ll be looking to start their season on a high with the Rugby World …

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Spain vs Brazil – Match Video

Brazil ended their 2017 campaign with a trip to Villajoyosa to play Spain on Saturday. It was the first ever meeting in a test match between the two sides. Brazil handed first starts to front rowers Michel Gomes and Endy Willian, and a test debut for second row Mauricio Canterle. …

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Spain Demolish Brazil in Huge Win

Spain demolished Brazil today in what was a huge win. Los Leones were by far the better team. There 67-28 victory more than makes up for their loss last weekend against Canada. Taking place in Vilajoiosa the match was the final opportunity for both countries to play in 2017. For …

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Match Preview – Spain vs Brazil

The 2017 November Internationals have seen a number of firsts. Yet another will join this list on Saturday as Spain face Brazil for the first time in history. Brazil’s players could not be in higher spirits. Their win last weekend over Belgium has underlined the tremendous ongoing progress that is …

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Spain vs Canada – Full Match Video

Canada traveled to Madrid to play Spain at the Estadio Universidad Complutense on Saturday, the first meeting between the two sides since 2010. The exciting contest featured eight tries in all and plenty of action. Aaron Carpenter won his 80th cap for Canada while Rio Olympics participant Joan Losada made …

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Canada earn comeback win over Spain

Canada are back in the win column after a nine-month drought as they defeated Spain by 37-27 at the Estadio Universidad Complutense in Madrid on Saturday. The much-needed win did not come easily, with Canada forced to claw back from an early 17-3 deficit to draw level at the break …

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Match Preview – Spain vs Canada

A lot has changed since Canada last ventured to Madrid. The 60-22 win over Spain featured an 18-year-old Taylor Paris winning his second cap on the wing. Ciaran Hearn was a stand-in flyhalf for Connor Braid, a late scratch. It was the first and only time Hearn has worn the …

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Spain make changes to roster for Canada

Spain have been forced to make a handful of changes to their squad in preparation for their match against Canada in Madrid this coming Saturday. This will be the first match for the Leones in November, with a second against Brazil following next weekend. Dropping out of the squad due …

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November Preview – Canada

Now that the fundraising party with the help of a few New Zealanders is over, it’s time to get back to the nitty gritty. Off-field success is nice but it’s on the field where Canadian rugby could use a bit of a pick-me-up, and the HSBC Sevens Series doesn’t start …

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