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Opening day at the Dubai Sevens was challenging for the Americas teams in the Women’s bracket. Remarkably it’s Brazil who are the highest ranked of the three, with points differential putting them ahead of the USA in Pool A and Canada’s mark in Pool B. As Yaras very nearly upset …

The World Sevens Series makes its return on Friday (late Thursday in the Americas) when the first of two tournaments in Dubai kicks off. Both Men’s and Women’s teams will be in action as the Series begins to work its way back from the severely truncated 2021 campaign. Though a …

Former USA international Emilie Bydwell has been named Head Coach of the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens. The 36-year-old was unanimously approved by a five-person panel top succeed Chris Brown, who stepped down from the role following the Tokyo Olympics. Originally from Montreal, Québec, Bydwell earned Collegiate All-American honors while at …

Allen Vansen is stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Rugby Canada. The organization today announced the beginning of a leadership transition that will see Vansen stay in the role through January 31, 2022. The search for a new CEO has begun effective immediately. Vansen attached a …

One of Canada’s greatest sevens players has announced her retirement from the sport. Ghislaine Landry is hanging up the boots at the age of 33 after an illustrious international career that spanned a decade. The announcement follows that of her men’s team counterpart Nathan Hirayama following the Olympic Games played …

Argentina’s Men’s rugby 7’s team, Los Pumas 7’s is ready for upcoming international competition. The 2021 Tokyo Bronze Medalists start the new season with a 14-man roster. They will compete in the first leg of the world circuit in Dubai on November 26-27 and the second on December 03-04. The …

Brazil has named a squad of 12 to participate in the Valentín Martínez Sevens. The two-day tournament begins on Friday, November 11, and will take place at the Carrasco Polo club in Montevideo. Ten teams will compete with a chance to qualify for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens on …

Six uncapped players have been called up by USA Eagles coach Mike Friday ahead of the upcoming World Sevens Series. The team has arranged a series of scrimmages against Canada this week to prepare for the first tournament of the new season in Dubai later this month. Training with the …

Former Fiji Sevens captain Osea Kolinisau is one of six individuals to be inducted in World Rugby’s Hall of Fame. The 35-year-old will be joined by Kenya’s Humphrey Kayange, New Zealand’s Huriana Manuel-Carpenter, Australian Cheryl McAfee, England’s Will Carling, and Jim Telfer of Scotland. One of the world’s great international …

Jamaica claimed victory at the Rugby Americas North 7s at Meridian Field on the Turks & Caicos island of Providenciales. It’s the third title for the Crocs since 2017, and fourth overall. They finished 2nd in 2019. The 2020 tournament was cancelled. It was an unbeaten run for the pre-tournament …