Women's Sevens: Kitakyushu Updates
Rugby 7s Senior Women
Canada's Women's Sevens Team finished the Kitakyushu leg of the World Series in 11th place.
Day 1:
Canada vs. Fiji:
An impressive all-round performance by Canada's Women, as they outplayed an ill-disciplined Fiji to claim a 24 point win in their opening match. Full-time, Canada 38-14 Fiji.
Canda vs. England:
Canada lead 19-14 with seconds remaining, but a late try and a clutch conversion from the corner gave England a hard-fought victory in Kitakyushu. Full-time, Canada 19-21 England.
Canada vs. Russia:
A tight encounter between two evenly matched sides. The bounce of the ball didn't go Canada's way on the day and Russia walked away with the win. Full-time, Canada 5-19 Russia.
Day 2:
Canada vs. Ireland:
A tough one to swallow for Canada, as Ireland came from behind to steal the win with a sudden-death try in extra-time. Full-time, Canada 19-24 Ireland.
Canada vs. Japan:
Canada claimed a convincing win against the hosts, Japan in the 11th place playoff. Full-time, Canada 33-14 Japan.
Roster:
Olivia Apps – Aurora Barbarians (Lindsay, ON)
Brittany Benn – Guelph Redcoats (Napanee, ON)
Caroline Crossley – Castaway Wanderers (Victoria, BC)
Hannah Darling – Peterborough Pagans (Warsaw, ON)
Bianca Farella – Town of Mont Royal RFC (Montreal, QC)
Julia Greenshields – Sarnia Saints (Sarnia, ON)
Sara Kaljuvee – Toronto Scottish (Ajax, ON)
Megan Lukan – Unattached (Barrie, ON)
Kayla Moleschi – Williams Lake Rustlers (Williams Lake, BC)
Breanne Nicholas – London St. Georges RFC (Blenheim, ON)
Natasha Watcham-Roy – Hull Volant (Gatineau, QC)
Charity Williams – Markham Irish (Toronto, ON)
Results:
Canada 38-14 Fiji
Canada 19-21 England
Canada 5-19 Russia
Canada 19-24 Ireland
Canada 33-14 Japan