Tag Archives: World Sevens Series

A call for support, coaching philosophy, crippling injuries, examination of the Canadian wreckage, the crash in the Andes, and Eddie Jones. Lots of Eddie Jones. It’s another random selection of rugby articles from around the globe that are worth taking a look at.   A Strong Request to the USA …

The rugby world is in mourning today with the news of the sudden passing of Ric Suggitt. Affectionately known as ‘Sluggo’, the 58-year-old leaves behind his wife, three children, and a legion of players whose careers were heavily influenced by one of the most prolific coaches in the Americas for …

The strong season on the HSBC Sevens Series has seen three of the top women’s players in the Americas named to the official 2016-17 season Dream Team. USA captain Alev Kelter is joined by her Canadian counterpart Ghislaine Landry and a second Canuck, Britt Benn, on this year’s selection. Kelter …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina In front of a near-capacity crowd in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina completed their first win of 2017. The 45-29 victory …

Ghislaine Landry has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Clermont-Ferrand 7s. The Canadian captain guided her team to a third place finish and secured her spot in the record books by scoring her 100th career try at the tournament, becoming just the third player to achieve …

Canada earned Bronze in Clermont-Ferrand but it was New Zealand who stole the show, defeating Australia in the Cup Final and clinching their fourth overall HSBC Women’s Sevens Series title. After a scare against the USA on Day One the black jerseys turned up the heat on Day Two and …

Four Canadians have been selected to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Langford 7s. While they came up short in the Cup Final, Canada was the dominant side on the first day of the competition and thrashed England in the Quarter Final before ousting the Olympic champions Australia in …

Canada put in a commendable performance at the Langford 7s but couldn’t quite get the prize they so badly wanted, instead settling for Silver as they were beaten by New Zealand in a thrilling Cup Final. The pressure of being the host side appeared to take its toll at the …

Canada got off to the best possible start on Day One of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series event in Langford on Saturday. The hosts emerged as early favorites heading into Day Two after blowing past Brazil, France, and Russia in quick succession by a combined score of 90-20. Only New …

The men have wrapped up their HSBC Sevens Series for 2016-17 but there are still two stops left on the women’s circuit. This weekend it’s “Canada 7s” Take Two, this time in Langford as the women were only part of the Vancouver tournament in an exhibition capacity. Overall leaders New …