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Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

Canadians Moe Chaudhry and Maggie Cogger-Orr are among 23 match officials selected to work the rugby sevens competition at this summer's Paris Olympics. Chaudhry, a native of Mississauga, Ont.
Canadian rugby sevens men face relegation battle at HSBC SVNS season finale in Madrid

Canadian rugby sevens men face relegation battle at HSBC SVNS season finale in Madrid

SINGAPORE — For the second year in a row, Canada's men will have to fight to retain their status as a core team on the world rugby sevens circuit.
Canadian rugby women blanked 24-0 by France in Singapore Sevens Cup quarterfinal

Canadian rugby women blanked 24-0 by France in Singapore Sevens Cup quarterfinal

SINGAPORE — Canada's rugby sevens women were blanked 24-0 by France in Saturday's Cup quarterfinal at the Singapore Sevens.
Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

SINGAPORE — Canada's women evened their record at the Singapore Sevens with a 28-7 win over Spain after opening with a 5-0 loss to Ireland.
England rugby player Billy Vunipola arrested and fined after nightclub incident on Spain island

England rugby player Billy Vunipola arrested and fined after nightclub incident on Spain island

England rugby international Billy Vunipola was arrested and fined after an incident at a nightclub in the Spanish island of Mallorca in which police officers reportedly used a Taser to subdue him.
Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener

Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener

CARSON, Calif. — Captain Sophie de Goede scored 18 points, including two tries, as Canada thumped the U.S. 50-7 Sunday in the opening match of Pacific Four Series rugby tournament.
Canadian women's rugby team opens Pacific Four Series against U.S. in California

Canadian women's rugby team opens Pacific Four Series against U.S. in California

The Canada women's rugby team sees its first action of 2024 on Sunday when it opens the Pacific Four Series against the ninth-ranked United States in Carson, Calif.
Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has come into his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Canadian men face tough road at Paris Olympic rugby sevens qualifier in Monaco

Canadian men face tough road at Paris Olympic rugby sevens qualifier in Monaco

The Canadian men have been drawn in Pool B with Britain, China and Uganda at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in June in Monaco.
Canadian teams learn draw for final HSBC SVNS regular-season stop in Singapore

Canadian teams learn draw for final HSBC SVNS regular-season stop in Singapore

Fifth-ranked Canada has been drawn with No. 1 New Zealand, No. 7 Ireland and No. 12 Spain in Pool A in women's play at the Singapore Sevens.