Men's Las Vegas Sevens updates

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Canada vs. England:

Canada's Men's Sevens Team dropped their opening game of the 2018 USA Sevens in Las Vegas 40-12 to England. Nathan Hirayama and Harry Jones touched down for Canada's tries, while England were good for six scores, and Andrew Coe made his debut in the loss. 

Canada vs. South Africa

Canada has dropped their second pool game of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas, Nevada after being defeated 19-12 by South Africa.

Tries from Tevaughn Campbell late in the first half and John Moonlight early in the second gave Canada hope of a comeback but it wasn’t to be as the game finished 19-12 in favour of South Africa.

Canada vs. Wales

Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team has defeated Wales 21-19 in one of the games of the day at the HSBC World Series Sevens in Las Vegas Nevada.

After two early tries from Connor Braid and Nate Hirayama, Wales fought back with two tries of their own. A magnificent individual effort from Justin Douglas settled the game as Canada claimed a hard-fought 21-19 victory.

Canada vs. Spain

Canada are into the Challenge Trophy Semi Finals in Las Vegas after a 21-14 victory against Spain.
 
Nate Hirayama was the star of the show for Canada as he scored two beautiful tries while also adding three conversions.
 
Canada next face Scotland at 12:06pm PT/3:06pm ET for a place in the Challenge Trophy final.

Canada vs. Scotland

Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team has progressed to the Challenge Trophy Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada after a dramatic last-second drop goal from Nate Hirayama.

Justin Douglas scored both Canada’s tries against Scotland to tie scores at 12-12. With the last play of the game, Nate Hirayama decided to have a shot at goal from 30 metres out, which managed to just creep over and clinch the game for Canada.

Canada next face France in the Challenge Trophy Finals at 3:10pm PT/6:10pm ET.

Canada vs. France

Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team finished the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC World Series as runners up of the Challenge Trophy after a last gasp defeat to France.

Canada fought back from a twelve-point deficit to level the scores at 19-a-piece in the second half before a late intercept from France broke Canadian hearts. The score at full time: Canada 19-26 France.

The HSBC World Series heads to Vancouver, BC next weekend for the biggest event on the Canadian rugby calendar! Get your tickets here à http://www.canadasevens.com/tickets/

Canada’s Men’s Sevens Squad:

Harry Jones (C)
John Moonlight
Mike Fuailefau
Nathan Hirayama
Patrick Kay
Connor Braid
Justin Douglas
Admir Cejvanovic
Isaac Kaay
Andrew Coe
Luke McCloskey
Tevaughn Campbell
Luke Bradley

Injured:

Phil Berna
Matt Mullins
Lucas Hammond
Liam Underwood

Standby:
Jake Thiel
Josiah Morra
Jared Douglas

Schedule:

Day 1 (2 March):

Canada 12 - 40 England 

Canada 12 - 19 South Africa 

Day 2 (3 March):

Canada 21 - 19 Wales 

Canada 21 - 14 Spain 

Day 3 (4 March)

Canada 15 - 12 Scotland 

Canada 19 - 26 France