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Rugby Canada have confirmed four internationals for the summer months, two each for the Men’s and Women’s teams. The latter are preparing for October’s World Cup in New Zealand, while the former are playing their first matches since a two-match trip to Europe in November. Kévin Rouet has taken over …

Rob Cain has named 42 players in his longlist for October’s World Cup in New Zealand. It contains an unprecedented 22 overseas-based players, all but one from England’s Premier 15s competition. Among the UK-based group is Lotte Clapp, a former England winger who switched allegiance to the USA using the …

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Men’s and Women’s champions were crowned over the weekend in Rosario. The Argentine city was the setting for the 2022 South American Junior Sevens. The under 18 competition involved participants from throughout the region. Argentina won the Men’s u18 competition while Brazil won the Women’s u18’s. The Men’s u18’s involved …

Australia emerged winners of the Langford Sevens after a thrilling final against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. Lily Dick’s try in stoppage time was the difference, securing Australia’s fourth tournament victory and guaranteeing a first overall finish in the season with one event still to play. Ireland took third place, defeating …

Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals of the World Sevens Series event in Langford. The two North American sides each finished with a 2-1 record in the pool stage. Brazil were 1-2 while Mexico went winless. The Eagles did just enough in the tournament opener to …

The USA and hosts Canada have named their rosters for this weekend’s World Sevens Series event in Langford. It’s the fifth of six women’s tournaments this season and the first since the back-to-back events in Spain at the end of January. Canada are currently in 8th spot overall and trail …

Rugby Canada have announced the hiring of Nathan Bombrys as their new Chief Executive Officer. The 47-year-old is currently employed by Scottish Rugby as Head of International Commercial Projects and will formally take charge this summer, though Rugby Canada have not clarified a start date. Bombrys is originally from Michigan …

Fixtures for the upcoming Pacific Four tournament have now been confirmed. Canada and the USA will compete in a round-robin format against New Zealand and Australia with games taking place between June 6 and 18. All games will be hosted by New Zealand in preparation for the World Cup. Canada …

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