The Canadians produced a display of pace and power to beat England 26-7 and capture the title at the eight-team tournament Saturday, propelling Canada to the top of the world women’s sevens rankings.
“I love captaining these girls,” [...]
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After a lengthy World Cup campaign and pre-tournament schedule, Canadian rugby coach Kieran Crowley is giving his players a chance to get back to their normal lives.
The focus is on the sevens team in the short [...]
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) – Two interception tries from Conor Trainor spurred Canada to a 26-24 upset victory over Argentina in the gold medal match in the inaugural rugby sevens tournament at the Pan-American Games on Sunday.
The two-point winning margin ultimately derived from Nathan Hirayama’s fine conversion kick from the left touchline after [...]
But shear the beard was the mantra Monday.
Comedian Rick Mercer squirted some ketchup as he pretended to shave Canadian player Adam Kleeberger in front of the University of Victoria Student Union Building. But fear not [...]
Conor Trainor is used to being the underdog; in fact, he uses this as motivation to get what he wants.
The fourth-year civil and environment engineering student has barely settled back into his seat at The University of Western Ontario following a whirlwind tour as part of Rugby Canada’s team competing at the [...]
North Vancouver rugby star earns pro spot
World Cup leads to contract in French league
By Andy Prest, North Shore News October 12, 2011
Jason Marshall leads the tackle for Team Canada. The North Vancouver native started all four games for Canada at the Rugby World Cup and stood out enough to earn a pro contract in [...]
Kleeberger will have his beard removed Oct. 17 in Victoria by CBC comedian Rick Mercer as part of an upcoming episode of “The Rick Mercer Report.”
The 27-year-old from White Rock, B.C., is [...]
Scott MacAfee is loving every hard-hitting minute of the 2012 rugby World Cup. He’s not alone.
“It’s great to see all the hard work finally getting some recognition,” said MacAfee, who played senior rugby for two decades [...]
The reality that his involvement at the Rugby World Cup is over didn’t take too long to sink in for Canada’s forwards coach Neil Barnes.
“Yeah, but you just [...]
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Members of Canada’s national men’s rugby team are ready for the match of their respective lives.
The Canadians are given little chance [...]
