Tag Archives: Women’s Rugby

Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Women’s Sevens A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final …

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Cup glory for Canada in Kitakyushu

A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final of the Kitakyushu Sevens early Sunday morning. It’s Canada’s first HSBC Sevens Series Cup title since the Sydney Sevens in February 2017 and just their fourth since the Women’s Series began in …

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Women’s Eagles aiming for Kitakyushu win

The USA was victory on their mind after sending a strong Women’s Eagles side to compete at the Kitakyushu Sevens tournament. Entering the tournament in 2nd place overall, the team will be lead once again by co-captains Nicole Heavirland and Lauren Doyle. Other stars named include six more WRWC 2017 …

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Paquin returns for Canada in Kitakyushu

Dual-international star Karen Paquin will return to action for Canada at the Kitakyushu Sevens. The World Cup flanker and Olympic Bronze Medalist has not represented Canada since WRWC 2017 in Ireland, having just returned to the development squad in March from a long-term knee injury. Ghislaine Landry will make her …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Brazil Women’s Sevens Brazil will return as a core team on the 2019-20 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series after claiming victory at …

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Brazil win Core Qualifiers in Hong Kong

Brazil will return as a core team on the 2019-20 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series after claiming victory at the Hong Kong Core Qualifiers. The Yaras won all six of their games against five different opponents to regain their spot on the circuit after a two-year absence. All three pool wins …

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