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Canadian rugby sevens women down France to finish a season-best third in Hong Kong

Canadian rugby sevens women down France to finish a season-best third in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Sabrina Poulin scored the winning try as Canada downed France 21-17 Sunday to finish a season-best third at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Argentina men win their first Hong Kong Sevens title and New Zealand women three-peat

HONG KONG (AP) — Argentina's men won their first Hong Kong Sevens rugby title and New Zealand's women claimed their own history with a hat trick of championships on Sunday.
After blowing hot and cold, the Hurricanes find form in Super Rugby

After blowing hot and cold, the Hurricanes find form in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Hurricanes have been late to the party in Super Rugby this season. While other teams shone in the first weeks of a tight competition, the Wellington-based Hurricanes lacked their usual luster.
Canadian rugby sevens women down Fiji to advance to semifinals in Hong Kong

Canadian rugby sevens women down Fiji to advance to semifinals in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Carissa Norsten scored two tries to help Canada defeat Fiji 26-17 in Cup quarterfinal play Saturday at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Canada sevens captain Olivia Apps scores in Hong Kong to reach 300-point milestone

Canada sevens captain Olivia Apps scores in Hong Kong to reach 300-point milestone

HONG KONG — Captain Olivia Apps reached the 300-point plateau in HSBC SVNS play while Taylor Perry scored her first try in World Rugby's elite sevens series as Canada advanced to the Cup quarterfinals at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.
Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July

Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July

The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australian Steve Meehan.
'About 75' players on Lions long list as Andy Farrell presents Ireland-heavy coaching staff

'About 75' players on Lions long list as Andy Farrell presents Ireland-heavy coaching staff

A long list of “about 75” players has been drawn up by the British & Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of Australia, head coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday, after he presented his Ireland-heavy backroom staff for the trip Down Under.

Former All Blacks player, coach Alex Wyllie dies at 80

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famously tough All Blacks loose forward Alex (Grizz) Wyllie who went on to coach New Zealand to 25 wins in 29 tests has died. He was 80.

Ratings show Super Rugby is on a high but the Blues are on a low

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Super Rugby is booming. Early indications show that fan interest in the Southern Hemisphere tournament has reached new highs this season, building on strong viewing numbers in 2024.
Rugby Canada names 14-player roster for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens later this month

Rugby Canada names 14-player roster for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens later this month

Taylor Perry has been named to Canada's team for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, returning to the rugby sevens squad for the first time since winning silver at last summer's Paris Olympics.