Canada made it a perfect two-for-two as they ended the Can-Am Series in Chula Vista with a convincing 37-10 win over the Women’s Eagles on Saturday afternoon. The USA took a step forward from the 39-5 result on Tuesday but once again could not contend with the experience and forward …
Read More »Match Preview – USA vs Canada
The Women’s Eagles will get a second crack at rivals Canada on Saturday as they play host for the second time in a week at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Canada were made to work hard in the first half of Tuesday’s Can-Am opener, but stretched away in …
Read More »LaBrèche named to Women’s World Cup officials panel
Canadian referee Rose LaBrèche has been named to the match officials panel at the 2017 Women’s World Cup in Ireland. The 28-year-old from Ottawa, Ontario, was recently named Match Official of the Year by Rugby Canada for the second consecutive year. Currently a regular referee on the HSBC Sevens Series, …
Read More »Canada dominate USA in Chula Vista
A huge second half for Canada saw them score 29 unanswered points en route to a 39-5 win over the Women’s Eagles in Chula Vista on Tuesday. Replacement lock Tyson Beukeboom led the way with a hat-trick as Canada outscored the USA seven tries to one in the first match …
Read More »Match Preview – USA vs Canada
The USA Women’s Eagles welcome their Canadian counterparts for the first of a two-game Can-Am Series to be played at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. In theory this represents the beginning of the end of preparations for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, to be held in Ireland this …
Read More »Ratier reveals Canadian team for Can-Am Series
François Ratier has selected 26 players to travel to Chula Vista to take on the Women’s Eagles in the two-game Can-Am Series. Matches will be played at the Olympic Training Center on Tuesday, March 28, and Saturday, April 1. This will be Canada’s first international action of the year as …
Read More »Women’s Eagles named for Can-Am Series
USA head coach Pete Steinberg has named a squad of 34 players to represent the Women’s Eagles in the two-match Can-Am Series against their northern neighbors. Hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, the games will take place on Tuesday, March 28, and Saturday, April 1. Apart from …
Read More »Full draw for Hong Kong 7s announced
The draw for the world’s most prestigious seven-a-side rugby tournament was made on Monday evening. A total of 40 teams international teams will take part in the Hong Kong Sevens over three days from April 7-9 across three separate divisions. The HSBC Sevens Series event will be the highlight but …
Read More »Rugby Sevens Finalizing Details for 2017 Juegos Bolivarianos
The final details are being established for the 2017 Juegos Bolivarianos. FRC Operations Director Mario Henao has been meeting with officials in the host city, Santa Marta. The Colombian city is to host the event in November. Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens will be staged from November 19-23 with eight …
Read More »Kelter, Tapper, Benn named to Las Vegas Dream Team
A trio of Americas players have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Las Vegas 7s. Both Canada and the USA had strong showings once again at the tournament, with Canada defeating their hosts in the Bronze Final. Eagles captain Alev Kelter is no surprise given her …
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