Rugby

New Zealand women win Singapore Sevens and Fiji men overcome surprising Kenya

SINGAPORE (AP) — New Zealand women retained the Singapore Sevens rugby title by defeating Australia 31-7 and Fiji men triumphed at the National Stadium for the first time in three years on Sunday.

Apr 6, 2025 7:36 AM Read more >

Lolesio's departure set to cloud Australia's flyhalf race ahead of the Lions series

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Noah Lolesio's decision to take up a contract in Japan next year has posed another challenge to head coach Joe Schmidt as he assembles a Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions in July.

Apr 5, 2025 6:50 PM Read more >

Canadian rugby sevens women move into Cup semifinals after two pool wins in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Fancy Bermudez scored two tries Saturday to help Canada defeat the U.S. 31-21 and move into the Cup semifinals at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

Apr 5, 2025 10:13 AM Read more >

Canada names expanded 36-player women's rugby roster for Pacific Four Series

Back in Victoria after touring England and France and criss-crossing Canada to watch his players in action with their club teams, Canada rugby coach Kevin Rouet is ready for the next step on an important year for the Canadian women.

Apr 4, 2025 3:22 PM Read more >

Canada men continue climb back to HSBC SVNS circuit via second-tier Challenger Series

Alex Russell will captain Canada in the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Krakow, Poland, where the Canadian men will look to take a step closer to regaining their spot in the elite HSBC SVNS circuit.

Apr 3, 2025 2:03 PM Read more >

Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

Apr 2, 2025 11:13 AM Read more >