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Landry selected to World Rugby Dream Team

Canadian points scoring machine Ghislaine Landry has been named to the official World Rugby Dream Team for the 2015/16 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The 27-year-old had another exceptional year, repeating as highest point scorer on the circuit and ranking third in tries scored. Her 575 career points are second only to …

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Australia tops Women’s Sevens Series

Canada took the battle in Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday, but Australia has won the war, having been officially crowned champions of the 2015/16 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. Their Cup final appearance was more than enough to maintain their overwhelming lead over runners-up New Zealand, over whom they enjoyed a 12-point lead …

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Benn and Landry named in Clermont Dream Team

Outstanding Canadian players Brittany Benn and Ghislaine Landry have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Clermont-Ferrand 7s. Benn was in cracking form on the weekend, scoring five tries and bringing a real physical edge to the side. She scored a crucial try against Australia in the final …

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PRO Week 6 – Denver vs San Francisco

The first rematch of PRO Rugby will take place at Infinity Park in Glendale on Friday evening, where undefeated Denver host San Francisco. When last they met in Week 2, Denver left Boxer Stadium 35-18 winners.With no wins in four attempts the visitors are at the opposite end of the …

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Ezcurra nominated for Sevens Rookie of the Year

Argentina standout Bautista Ezcurra has been nominated for the World Rugby Sevens Rookie of the Year award for the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens Series. The 21-year-old has stepped up to senior rugby this year, just months after captaining Los Pumitas in the 2015 World Rugby u20 Championship tournament. He has scored …

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Denver leave Sacramento with win

Denver’s perfect start to the PRO Rugby season continued on Sunday as they departed Bonney Field with a 35-13 win over hosts Sacramento. Two tries by Max de Achaval and another big performance from the pack led the way. More details to come as they emerge… SACRAMENTO 13 Tries – …

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PRO Week 5 – Sacramento vs Denver

Denver return from a week’s vacation to take a short trip to Sacramento, where they look to continue their unbeaten start to the season at Bonney Field on Sunday. Despite several absentees their pack remains formidable, though they will come up against their toughest challenge to date in a Sacramento …

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Rugby World Cup 2019 Draw Set for 2017

The Rugby World Cup 2019 draw is officially  set for 2017, World Rugby confirmed today. It signifies a change to the process from that of Rugby World Cup 2015 as the seeding will be delayed by six months. For Rugby World Cup 2015, hosted by England and Wales, the draw …

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Olmstead signs for Newcastle Falcons

Evan Olmstead is heading to the Aviva Premiership for the 2016/17 season. The Canadian international has signed a two year contract with Newcastle Falcons, his first in a top flight professional division. Olmstead joined London Scottish on a short-term deal in January and has since played seven times in the …

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